Charlotte Street Hockey League offers free summer sessions for kids
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Charlotte Street Hockey League is running free pickup games for kids at Waymer Park in Huntersville, N.C., every Saturday morning this summer. Starting in May, the program encourages youth aged 4 to 15 to try street hockey without the need for prior equipment purchases. Coaches like James Hotchner emphasize that the sessions provide fun and exercise. League CEO Bobby Arkus mentioned that the program includes equipment loans to lower barriers for new participants. The initiative aims to increase interest in the sport and potentially pave the way for future growth, with players hoping to expand the game’s reach in the community.
- •Free street hockey sessions run until the end of July.
- •Participants can borrow equipment to try the sport.
- •The league caters to kids aged 4 to 15.
- •League aims to increase local interest in hockey.
- •Several players have reached competitive levels, including national representation.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Like herding cats?’: Charlotte Street Hockey League lets kids try the sport for free this summer
"If your kid’s goal is to try a new sport, it’s game on at Waymer Park in Huntersville.
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