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 Winter 2020

          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:

          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