Spots still open for Lorne Eakins Hockey School

There are still a few days left to register for the Lorne Eakins Hockey School.

Lorne Eakins provides a fun and positive introduction to hockey for children that will spark a love for the game, according to a release from the city’s recreation division.

The program is offered twice a week for four weeks and teaches the basics of hockey.

Instruction is provided by the Currie Tire men’s hockey team and is open to boys and girls ages five to 11. Full hockey dress and stick are required.

The cost is $115. Sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 4 to 27 for seven and eight year olds from 7 to 8 p.m.

Five- and six-year-olds go Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 5 to Oct. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m., seven and eight years old from 7 to 8 p.m. and nine to 11 years old from 8 to 9 p.m. All sessions are at the Kinsmen Civic Centre.

To register call the recreation division at 705-742-7777, ext. 1873, or drop in to the recreation division at 210 Wolfe St. or visit www.recreationpeterborough.ca .