Learn To Play
Are you ready to Learn to Play ICE HOCKEY?
Join us Monday nights from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
$75/player 4 week session
$25/1st time participant 4 week session *Jersey included*
Prerequisites: Current USA Hockey Membership
Completion of Try Hockey or Basic Skating Skills/Experience
Our Learn to Play Hockey program is designed to introduce young players to the game in a fun, supportive, and skill-focused environment. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of hockey while building confidence and a love for the sport.
Throughout the program, practices are age-appropriate, high-energy, and fun, ensuring players build essential skills while enjoying every step of their hockey journey.
New to Hockey? Register for our Try Hockey for Free program here: (1st time participants ONLY)
Ages
4-16 yrs old
When
Monday nights 5:45- 6:30 PM 4x/month
Where
Gateway Ice Rink
Jerseys and Gear
1st time Learn to Play participants will receive a jersey and have the option to borrow a full set of gear. (youth sizes only). We have limited sizes and quantities with preference given to participants coming from our Try Hockey for Free program.
Those participants that are continuing with 2nd month or longer of Learn to Play need to provide their own gear. Please read below for more information.
LEARN TO PLAY
Each participant must purchase a USA Hockey Membership. Advance registration is required.
Player Provided Gear over three month period: (1st month Gear is made available to borrow, limited quantities and sizes)
- Month 2: Helmet, Neck Guard, Gloves, and Stick
- Month 3: Month 1 items plus shin pads, elbow pads, and hockey pants
- Month 3: Month 2 items plus skates, shoulder pads and bag
Focus Points:
Focus point 1: Skating Development, Agility, Balance, Coordination (Skating ABCs), fun
Focus point 2: Skating edges, skill development, stick handling, ABCs, passing, puck control, fun
Focus point 3: Puck control, skill developments ABCs, body position, fun
LEARN TO PLAY AUGUST 2026
Are you ready to Learn to Play ICE HOCKEY?
Join us Monday nights from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM where your player will build confidence, make lasting friendships, master the fundamentals, and develop mental and moral virtues.
$75/ four week session
1st time participants ONLY: $25/ four week session, includes a Jr Monster jersey.
The AUGUST Session will have 4 practice dates:
August 10th
August 17th
August 24th
August 31st
*open to new players who have participated in less than 3 Learn to Play Sessions
*Players born 2020 or younger may continue in Learn to Play for more than 3 sessions
LEARN TO PLAY SEPTEMBER 2026
Are you ready to Learn to Play ICE HOCKEY?
Join us Monday nights from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM where your player will build confidence, make lasting friendships, master the fundamentals, and develop mental and moral virtues.
$75/ four week session
1st time participants ONLY: $25/ four week session, includes a Jr Monster jersey.
The SEPTEMBER Session will have 4 practice dates:
September 14th
September 21st
September 28th
October 5th
*open to new players who have participated in less than 3 Learn to Play Sessions
*Players born 2020 or younger may continue in Learn to Play for more than 3 sessions
LEARN TO PLAY OCTOBER 2026
Are you ready to Learn to Play ICE HOCKEY?
Join us Monday nights from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM where your player will build confidence, make lasting friendships, master the fundamentals, and develop mental and moral virtues.
$75/ four week session
1st time participants ONLY: $25/ four week session, includes a Jr Monster jersey.
The OCTOBER Session will have 4 practice dates:
October 12th
October 19th
October 26th
November 2nd
*open to new players who have participated in less than 3 Learn to Play Sessions
*Players born 2020 or younger may continue in Learn to Play for more than 3 sessions
LEARN TO PLAY NOVEMBER 2026
Are you ready to Learn to Play ICE HOCKEY?
Join us Monday nights from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM where your player will build confidence, make lasting friendships, master the fundamentals, and develop mental and moral virtues.
$75/ four week session
1st time participants ONLY: $25/ four week session, includes a Jr Monster jersey.
The NOVEMBER Session will have 4 practice dates:
November 9th
November 16th
November 23rd
November 30th
*open to new players who have participated in less than 3 Learn to Play Sessions
*Players born 2020 or younger may continue in Learn to Play for more than 3 sessions