RUMFORD – The Western Mountain Flyers will begin the 2007-2008 season on Sunday, Nov. 4. The program is open to kids ages 4 to 16 who live in Dixfield, Mexico, Rumford, Canton, Peru, Jay, Livermore, Farmington and other neighboring towns.

The cost for the season is $150, plus $35 for insurance, which is due at sign-ups.

Payment plans are available. No previous hockey or skating experience is necessary.There is also a learn-to-skate program for those just starting out, which will begin on Sunday, Oct. 7.

The cost for the program is $15 a session. The Flyers meet on Sunday evenings at Kents Hill Alfond Arena.

Throughout the season, kids will be taught the basic skating skills, stick handling and all the ins and outs of ice hockey. Kids will scrimmage against other local teams and participate in the special events planned for the teams.

The group is always looking for volunteers to coach or just help. All registration information and forms may be found at www.wmflyers.org. For more information, contact Steve Maki at 645-5058 or [email protected] or Tara Perry at 562-6058 or [email protected].