The Learn to Play initiative aims to be the gold standard for youth hockey programs with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first time participants, head-to-toe equipment, weekly sessions of age appropriate on-ice instruction and certified coaching, led by National Hockey League Alumni, in a fun and safe atmosphere.

FREE head to toe hockey equipment as part of the Tampa Bay Learn to Play Hockey 8 week program! A $ 450.00 value !!! Next Sessions Starts March 26.

Ages 6-13

Players build upon the Hockey 101 class as they advance build upon the basic skills of ice skating as well as while being introduced to new ice hockey specific skating skills. Set in a fun and nurturing environment, this next step program provides all participants a comfort level to enjoy their growing experience with hockey, while developing the fundamental skills to succeed in the next program progression steps.

Fundamental Curriculum:

1. Advanced Edges
2. Cross-overs
3. Pivots
4. Balance & Recovery

Requirements:

• Completions of Hockey 101.
• Hockey Helmet or Bike Helmet

Spring Session

March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm

$109.00 per participant

Ages 6-13

This class is for the player who is putting on hockey gear for the first time. Participants will build upon the individual skills learned in Hockey 201 and will begin to learn the game with a stick, puck and net. The focus of the program is to create a fun atmosphere for all players as they continue to enjoy the game of hockey while growing skill development.

Fundamental Curriculum:

1. Movement with the puck
2. Passing the puck
3. Shooting the puck
4. Puck protection and creating turnovers

Requirements:

• Completion of Hockey 201
• All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
• Full equipment

Spring Session

March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm

$109.00 per participant

Ages 6-13

This class is for the player who has passed hockey 301 and is progressing their hockey development in full gear. Participants will build upon the individual skills learned in Hockey 301 and will continue to learn advanced techniques with a stick, puck and net. The focus of the program is to create a fun atmosphere for all participants as they continue to enjoy the game of hockey while advancing skill development.

Fundamental Curriculum:

1. Deception
2. Support
3. Outnumbering and body contact
4. Scoring

Requirements:

• All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
• Completion of Hockey 301
• Full equipment

Spring Session

March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm

$109.00 per participant

Ages 6-13

Participants start from square one, learning the basic skills of ice skating, while being introduced to individual ice hockey specific skating skills. Set in a fun and nurturing environment, this introductory program provides all participants a comfort level to enjoy their first experience with hockey, while developing the fundamental skills to succeed in the next program progression steps.

Fundamental Curriculum:

1. Skate Stride
2. Proper Stopping Technique
3. Turning (Edgework)
4. Backward Skate

Requirements:

• Hockey Helmet or Bike Helmet

Spring Session

March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm

$109.00 per participant

Weekly cross-ice game format for players to experience their first hockey game. This 8 week program gives players game scrimmages weekly with bench coaching and officiating so they can begin to learn the rules of the game. Daytona Recreational league prepares players for statewide travel hockey play.

Fundamental Curriculum:

1. Movement with the puck
2. Passing the puck
3. Shooting the puck
4. Puck protection and creating turnovers

Requirements:

• All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
• Full equipment

Info

• Session Dates: 11/10/2020 - 1/10/2021
• 8 Practice/Development Sessions, 8 Games
• Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm Practice/Skills Development
• November 10th, 17th, (no session on the 24th), December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and January 5th
• Sundays (first game is on a Saturday) 
• Saturday, November 14th 5:45pm-6:45pm
• Sunday, November 22nd 8:15am-9:15am
• (no session on November 29th)
• Sunday, December 6th 7:45am-8:45am (please note earlier time)
• Sunday, December 13th 8:15am-9:15am
• Sunday, December 20th 8:15am-9:15am
• Sunday, December 27th 8:15am-9:15am
• Sunday, January 3rd 8:15am-9:15am
• Sunday, January 10th 8:15-9:15am

Old Dogs New Sticks is for the adult who has never played hockey before or is returning from an extended absence. The program is co-ed, non-checking, for people over 18 years of age and is set in an insanely positive, judgment free atmosphere. No ice skating or hockey experience is required in order to participate.