The game is faster paced but beginners are welcome as long as they have the necessary equipment. The current schedule is on the hardpuck hockey information page . The rink has skates and helmets for rent. Helmets are not required, but we strongly recommend you use one. Details change each semester, but the membership fee is less than paying for each hour individually.
Membership also confers some special treatment.
See our hardpuck page for details. We play at the Camp Randall Sports Center , commonly known as The Shell . It is located just a few blocks from Comp Sci, next to the football stadium. For soft puck hockey all you really need to play is skates and a stick. Anything else you may want or need you will have to borrow or buy, but there are a few resale shops around town as well as garage sales.