Wildcat Rookie Academy
Players that are brand new to hockey and are just starting to learn the skills to move up to the next level. At this level players will be taught how to stand up, mechanics of a hockey stride, beginner puck play, and other skills to be able to move across the ice and play on a hockey team. Players are required to wear full hockey gear for this program. The goal of the Wildcat Rookie Academy is to get your player onto an age appropriate hockey team as soon as they have the skills to do so. Graduating out of the Wildcat Rookie Academy can take place at the start of a season or in the middle of the season and the Academy Directors will contact you when they feel your player is ready.
Ages
Open to all ages new to hockey.
When
There will be two sessions on Saturday mornings for the 2026-2027 season:
Session 1: 10/10/26-12/12/26
Session 2: 12/19/26-2/27/27
Where
The Ice Pond in Waunakee
Practices
The Wildcat Rookie Academy will meet on Saturday mornings.
Games
At the end of practices, scrimmages will take place against other Wildcat Rookie Academy participants. There will not be any travel to other locations to play official games.
Jerseys
Each participant will receive a Wildcat Rookie Academy jersey.
Extra Costs
-All participants will be required to have a USA Hockey number to register.
-Option to purchase new equipment sets with Pure Hockey partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions
See the New to Hockey page, under the Resources tab, for more details.
2026-2027 Session 1
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!