1. We will have a table set up early in the foyer area of the RBC Centre. We must have every spring session player come to this table to be signed in and fitted for a Jersey.
2. It is a BIG help to us, if you know your team name or at the very least, the colour of your Team (its either White or Black). Please don't come to the table saying, "I don't know what team I'm on....."
3. As mentioned, we will be handing out jerseys and fitting players at the table, this can sometimes slow things down. It helps if you know your jersey size, but its no problem if you don't know.
4. Waiver forms - We have an online waiver form which we need filled out before players can go on the ice. We are going paperless this year, so please make sure you complete this so we can allow your player to go on the ice.
5. ALL players (even the senior players who have been with us forever), must sign in at the 4x4 Rush table each week. Sometimes players don't show up and/or forget to let us know they aren't coming. By signing in we can keep an eye on the amount of players on each team and make adjustments before ice time.
6. There are 6 teams in the U18 group, your ice time will change each week, so please check the schedule for your actual game time. The only team that does not change is the Black Thunder. That team will always be the last game of the night.
We are only a month away from the first spring session. We are now asking for payments to secure your spot NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2025.
If you are registered for spring only, payment is $260.00
If you are registered for spring and summer, you can either pay the full $470.00 now, or you can pay $260 for spring and the balance of $210 will be due in June.
If you have 2 siblings in spring, payment is $470.
259 Commodore Drive
Dartmouth, NS B3B 0M1
June 23, Rink B - 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Rink D - 6pm, 7pm & 8pm
Wednesday July 2, Rink A - 6pm & 7pm
Rink D - 6pm, 7pm and 8pm
July 7, Rink C - 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
July 14, Rink C - 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
July 21, Rink C - 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
July 28, Rink B - 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
August 4, Rink B - 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
August 11, Rink A - 6pm & 7pm
Rink B - 6:15pm, Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
August 18, Rink A - 5pm, 6pm & 7pm
Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
August 25, Rink B - 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Rink A - 7pm, Rink D - 7:30pm & 8:30pm
All the spring sessions this year (2025) will be at the RBC Arena in Burnside. This is due to GEC are removing ice sheets and doing some overdue maintenance items to the boards. Also, GEC are hosting Lacrosse games this summer.
What is 4x4 Rush?
4x4 Rush is a fast-paced version of the greatest game in the world, HOCKEY! This non-structured freestyle hockey program allows players more opportunities to be creative with the puck and more time with the puck. And best of all, you will get to play with different players/friends. If you are interested, click on the registration link above and send payment to 4x4rushhockey@gmail.com.
For those of you new to 4x4 Rush Hockey, this is a 4 on 4 ice hockey program, where the puck does not stop. We have timed shifts of 60 to 90 seconds and music playing the entire time. It is a lot of fun. If the goalie makes a save, the ref blows the whistle and the offensive team must all clear the blue line and then they can "rush" back in and attack. If a goal is scored, the ref will blow the whistle and the scoring team must all clear the center line, then they can turn around and "rush" again. In both cases, the defending team should get the puck out of the zone as fast as they can. They cannot be attacked until they either pass the blue line (or red line for a goal) or if the other team all clears the zone. This is a great opportunity for the kids to have some unstructured, stress free, hockey fun.
The biggest benefits to our program are:
1) Engagement and Creativity - The kids really have fun. There is lots of ice and lots of puck time. The music adds to the atmosphere
2) Hunger for the puck - This is a huge benefit, some kids have the desire and drive to go get the puck, to take time and space away from other players and some do not. This program really encourages the drive for the puck. Since the puck does not stop, the players have to get on the ice and "rush" to the puck as fast as they can. If not, the other team could have a break away.
The program will run in 10 week blocks, we will be on the ice once a week, during the weekday evenings. There is a limited number of spots available.
Please feel free to forward and share this communication with your friends, family and current teams.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out us, we LOVE talking about this program and hockey in general.
4x4 Rush Hockey
4x4 Rush is a fun, exciting, fast paced hockey program with one focus in mind, FOR KIDS TO HAVE FUN, PLAYING THE SPORT THEY LOVE !
Rush to out hustle fellow friends from different levels of play.
Because of the diversity of the players, there will be NO CHECKING permitted. No need to worry about potential injuries when playing here. This is a fun structured ice time to help keep your edge until the winter season starts up again.
Our program is available to players of all skill levels. If you are unsure about this program, we offer one free session to anyone who has not played with us previously, to experience the Rush for themselves. After that session you can decide if you want to join the remaining sessions (if there is room available) or you can be added to t
Our program is available to players of all skill levels. If you are unsure about this program, we offer one free session to anyone who has not played with us previously, to experience the Rush for themselves. After that session you can decide if you want to join the remaining sessions (if there is room available) or you can be added to the spare players list and pay as you play ($35 per session) RUSH
4 x 4 Rush Hockey programs run from spring to the end of summer, usually one day per week whenever possible.
Cost $260.00 for 10 x 1hr sessions & this price includes a jersey to keep !
To play Spring and Summer the cost is $470.00
Family rate is $470 for 2 siblings.
If both siblings are doing Spring and Summer, the cost is $900.00.