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Want to Learn to Play Hockey?
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 Hockey
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.
Head-to-toe equipment is provided for registered participants. Each participant will receive the following new equipment to keep and call their own, customized by your local NHL team:
- Ice Hockey Helmet with a cage
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Hockey gloves
- Hockey pants
- Shin guards
- Skates
- Jersey
- Socks
- Stick
- Equipment bag
- Approximate value $450
In addition to the equipment provided, we recommend that you purchase a mouth guard and athletic supporter.
Learn To Play Starts: Thursday, January 9, 2020 5:45 - 6:45 PM
8 Weekly Sessions
Total Learn To Play Cost: $150 includes equipment
Learn to Skate
Want to Learn to Skate? Or improve your current skills?
Our Daytona Ice Arena Learn to Skate programs are perfect for skaters of every age!
Next Sessions Starts: January 7
Skating 101
(Ages 6-18)
Our entry level class is for children who want to learn to skate for recreational purposes or who want to progress to figure skating or ice hockey.
Important Notes
- All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
- Helmet, Gloves and long sleeves and long pants are recommended
- Rental Skates are provided at no cost
Our Learn To Skate Coaches
Ryan Wolford
Nicole Gagliardo
Denise Viera
Maggie Morris
Madeleine McSwain
All of our LTS coaches are certified and members of LTS USA, members of United States Figure Skating, background checked and safe sports compliant.
Winter Session
(8 Weeks)
Price $109
Tuesdays 5:45-6:30 pm
- January 7 - February 8
Class Schedule
- January 7
- January 14
- January 21
- January 28
- February 4
- February 11
- February 18
- February 25
Saturdays 5:45-6:30 pm
- January 11 - February 29
Class Schedule
- January 11
- January 18
- January 25
- February 1
- February 8
- February 15
- February 22
- February 29
DIA Skating 201
Completion of Skating 101 Skills Required
DIA’s intermediate level class takes our 101 grads to new heights on the ice.
Tuesdays 5:45-6:30 pm
Early Fall Session (8 weeks)
- August 20 - October 8
Late Fall Session (8 weeks)
- October 15 - December 10
- Price $109
Important Notes
- All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
- Helmet, Gloves and long sleeves and long pants are recommended
- Rental Skates are provided at no cost
SnowPlow Program
(4-5 year olds)
It’s a fact that the closer to the ice you are, the less fear you have. For the 4 and 5-year old crowd, our DIA Car Seaters program is the perfect introduction to fun on ice while also promoting physical activity.
Through fun and games our professionally trained staff teaches your precious car seat cargo:
- The proper way to fall and get back up
- How to skate forward and backward
- The secrets to glide and stop
- And more
Important Notes:
- All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
- Helmet, Gloves, long sleeves and long pants are required
- Rental Skates are provided at no cost
A New Skate of Mind
(13 years & Older)
The New Skate of Mind program is DIA’s Learn to Skate program designed specifically for the older beginners in the Daytona area.
New Skate of Mind teaches teens and adults the fundamentals of ice skating in a judgment free atmosphere where all participants are guaranteed to have fun while learning.
The program meets once per week for a total of eight weeks (8 total classes per session).
Important Notes:
- All participants must have an active Learn to Skate USA membership
- Helmet, Gloves and long sleeves and long pants are recommended
- Rental Skates are provided at no cost
Learn to Play Hockey – Youth
Daytona Ice Arena has a variety of Learn to Play Hockey programs for players of all ages!
Learn to Play Hockey
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 !!! Starts January 9.
Try Hockey For Free
All Ages
This FREE* class allows kids to "try hockey for free" and learn all of the fantastic life lessons hockey has to offer:
- Commitment
- Work Smart
- Healthy Lifestyle
- Teamwork
- Family
Available for first time enrollment, this 4 week class includes all of the essential hockey equipment needed to get started. After this 4 week class students are encouraged to enroll in Hockey 101 to fully learn the basic skills of ice skating and begin their path to a lifelong sport.
*First time only.
Hockey 101
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:
- Skate Stride
- Proper Stopping Technique
- Turning (Edgework)
- 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
Hockey 201
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:
- Advanced Edges
- Cross-overs
- Pivots
- 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
Hockey 301
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:
- Movement with the puck
- Passing the puck
- Shooting the puck
- 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
Hockey 401
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:
- Deception
- Support
- Outnumbering and body contact
- 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
Recreational League
Ages 6-13
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:
- Movement with the puck
- Passing the puck
- Shooting the puck
- Puck protection and creating turnovers
Requirements:
- Completion of Hockey 401 or evaluation by Hockey Program Manager
- 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
Swamp Rabbits Mini Mites Hockey
Dedicated solely for younger children, this program is ideal for those who have an early love for the game of ice hockey.
DME Swamp Rabbits Mini Mites
Ages 4-7
The primary focus of the Mini Mites program is to create an environment where all participants have fun, which is crucial in assuring that their first experience with the game is a positive one. Participants start from square one, learning the basic skills of ice skating, while being introduced to individual ice hockey specific skills (stick-handling, shooting, passing).
Requirements: USA Hockey player registration and full equipment.
Fall Session (26 Weeks)
Mondays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Skills Clinic
Wednesdays 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Cross-Ice Games
League Games: Saturday or Sunday
Jamboree style tournament at local rinks in the Central Florida region
$950.00 Tuition
Includes ice time, jamboree games, Jersey & Socks, Windsuit
- This program enters you into Daytona Swamp Rabbits travel hockey
- Schedules are subject to change
Adult Learn to Play Hockey
There’s no need to fear… there is no judgment here!
Don’t be afraid to fall as our staff is fully trained to teach skating and slap shots to everyone who wants to learn to play hockey. Daytona Ice Arena is your place to learn.
Next Sessions Starts: January 5
Old Dogs New Sticks
Winter Season
Adults 18+
Dates: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 1
Time: Sundays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cost: $175
Can't Wait?
Check out our Adult Skills & Drills program.
Wednesday Nights
$15/session. No advanced registration is needed.