Future Olympians

I never told the boys about Canada
and hockey.
Which kept us happily avoiding arenas for many a year.
However.
The threat of their imminent or eventual deportation loomed in my imagination, so we laced up and limped our way to the community ice rink.
Which is located directly behind our house.
As it has been for several years.
We're under- achievers, and never wanted to appear to be too eager.
Besides.
We were afraid of people who played with sticks and hard, flat, black thingies.

Which are not allowed in the pre-school learn to skate program.
I wonder if its too late to register?