Learn to Play Hockey
Hockey Starts Here
Registration is now open for the July 19 to Sept 9, 2025 session!
The goal of the Learn to Play program is to provide a fun, instructional program geared towards teaching hockey foundations in each players athletic development utilizing the USA Hockey American Development Model.
Skaters registered in any of the Learn to Play programs below will receive one (1) free public skate admission on class day.
USA HOCKEY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
NEW UPDATE – Per USA Hockey, neck guards are now required for all Youth players as of August 1, 2024
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAMS:
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For skaters 3 to 5 who have taken our Tot & Me class. This class will introduce beginning skating skills in a hockey format, getting your skater independent, and working on forward skating skills and how to fall and get up, skating forward and stopping. Helmet and gloves highly recommended but not required.
SCHEDULE:
- Saturday’s Only
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For 3 to 5-year-olds who have previously completed the Beginner Tot class. Skaters MUST be able to skate independently and confidently. This class introduces forward skating skills, stops and backward skating is introduced.
SCHEDULE:
- Wednesday or Saturday
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Berger Foundation Iceplex offers Hockey beginner skaters a 7-week session, with the price now reflecting 7 classes.
The session will introduce skaters to the basics of Hockey skating – How to stand up on the ice, snowplow stopping, hockey stride, power turns.
Skaters will be working with our Certified Hockey Coaching Staff.
Age Requirement: Participants must be age 6-14. Hockey equipment is recommended but not required.
Early bird: $199
Regular cost: $225
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In addition to learning beginner hockey fundamentals, each player will be sized for a complete set of custom NHL Learn to Play hockey equipment partnered with Seattle Kraken and receive a free one-year USA Hockey membership number.
This program is only available for first time players. Kids with prior hockey experience should register for Learn to Play 2.
Want to improve your skills quicker, supplement with Basic 1 Hockey and receive a 25% 2nd class discount.
Ages:
- 5-9; co-ed
Pre-Requisite
- No experience necessary
Duration:
- 7-Week session/ 45-min group classes / 1 session per week
Equipment:
- Lil’ Firebirds Jersey included
- Players receive an 11-piece kit of custom fitted gear from Pure Hockey: jersey, helmet, stick, skates, gloves, hockey socks, hockey pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin guards & hockey bag.
- You will be sent a link upon registration for Pure Hockey gear sizing and orders to be sent directly to your house
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This program is only available for players who have completed NHL Learn to Play or Hockey Skating Fundamentals. Kids with little to no hockey experience should register for NHL Learn to Play (Ages 5-9) / Hockey Skating Fundamentals (Ages 6-14) OR Hockey Tot Beginner (Ages 3-5).
Ages:
- 5-14; co-ed
Pre-Requisite
- This class is a continuation from NHL LTP (Ages 5-9)
- Hockey Skating Fundamentals (Ages 6-14)
Duration:
- 7-Week session/ 45-min group classes / 1 session per week
Equipment:
- Full equipment is required: Jersey, helmet, stick, skates, gloves, hockey socks, hockey pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin guards & hockey bag.
- Hockey gear is not given to players, they must provide their own.
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This Adult/Teen Co-ed Learn to Play program is designed for adult men and women (15+) who have never played hockey or have minimal experience. Upon completion of this program, players have the opportunity to progress into the Adult Hockey League Bronze level.
Players should have completed a Learn to Skate series prior to registering (see Sk8 Academy Classes). Full equipment is required.
HOCKEY JOURNEY
All skaters must become members of USA Hockey
Skate Sharpening
Need a sharper edge on your blades? Stop by the Welcome Center to drop off your own hockey skates to be sharpened for just $15. We cannot guarantee immediate turnaround for sharpening.
