Shake off those winter blues with a sport that's fun, fast, and family-friendly. Play inline hockey at DISC, a sports facility owned by members of the Davis community that's right off highway 80 in East Davis. There are leagues year-round that are suitable for all skill levels. Even if you've never skated before you can pick up the sport quickly by enrolling in a class that will get you up to speed in no time.

I just recently learned to play inline hockey and started my first season in the beginner's league last summer. The players and facility owners were welcoming, friendly, and fun to play with. It's been great learning and playing a sport with people of all ages and backgrounds. The exercise has been a godsend, too, because it balances aerobic exercise with strength building. Oh, and don't worry about any lost teeth or black eyes - inline hockey at DISC is a non-contact sport.

New leagues start up soon, so check it out if you're interested. Here are the opening dates for the winter season (in increasing skill level):

Lower Copper League: January 4
Upper Copper League: January 6
Lower Bronze League: January 5
Upper Bronze League: January 8
Silver League: January 7

You can get more information at http://www.dischockey.com or by calling (530) 757-1111. DISC is located at 2801 2nd St, Davis, CA.

Even if you're not interested in a league, there's plenty of non-hockey skating, kid-friendly events, and "skate and shoot" hockey practice times throughout the week. As for me, I'll be playing in the Lower Copper league on Sundays come January and will be updating this storyline as the season progresses and we fight our way to the top. Hope to see you there!

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