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 !!! Next Sessions Starts March 26.

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:

  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

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:

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

Requirements:

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:

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

Requirements:

Spring Session

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

$109.00 per participant

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:

  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

House League Fall/Winter 2023-24

Daytona Ice Arena’s House League

Fall/Winter 2023-24 Session Dates:
U8/U10/U12 - August 23rd, 2023-March 2, 2024
U14/U16/U18 - August 23rd, 2023-March 3, 2024

The House League is dedicated to cultivating and developing players in the sport of Ice Hockey. Our focus is on improving a player's fundamental hockey skills using USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM) in an atmosphere that promotes good sportsmanship, with an emphasis on having FUN.
Click here for more information on USA Hockey's ADM: https://www.admkids.com/
Each House League player will be required to have a current USA Hockey number. You can register here: https://membership.usahockey.com/
The House League Fall/Winter 2023-24 sessions will run from August 23rd through March 2nd (U8-U12) or March 3rd (U14-U18). Each player has one practice/development session and one game per week (with the exception of certain days off due to holidays or arena events).
There are two House League groups: U8/U10/U12s and U14/U16/U18s. Each group will have separate practice times and different game days.
The U8/U10/U12 House League players will have their practice/development sessions on Wednesdays from 6-7pm and games will be on Saturdays from 10-11am.
The U14/U16/U18 House League players will have their practice on Wednesdays from 7-8pm and games will be on Sundays from 8:15-9:15am.
When there are Sunday time conflicts due to SFHL travel hockey games, the games will be played on Sundays from 7:45-8:45am. Always refer to the Master Facility Schedule on the arena website for the current schedule.
Cost:
$785 per player
$400 per goalie
Payment plans available
If you have any questions or would like more information about this or any other arena program, please contact Karen Perrin, Hockey Administrator at Karen.Perrin@DaytonaIceArena.com.