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Learn To Play

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Learn To Play Hockey

Learn to Play Hockey classes provide children the opportunity to learn the basics of skating and hockey from USA Hockey-trained instructors in a fun-to-learn, relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere.

This program is broken into eight weekly sessions that includes 60 minutes of on-ice instruction. Upon completion of the classes, players are ready to join the Valley Youth Hockey Association house league program and enjoy playing with children of similar age and ability.

  • Ages 5 - 18 are welcome.
  • No skating or hockey experience is required.

Goals:

  • Learn the basic skills required to play ice hockey.

  • Develop an understanding of basic teamwork through participation in a variety of activities and adapted game situations.

  • To create and refine basic motor patterns required to play ice hockey.

  • To introduce the concepts of cooperation, fair play, and sportsmanship in a fun environment.

USA Hockey Membership Required

LTP players must have current 2020-2021 USA Hockey Membership in order to register for the LTP Hockey program. Go to membership.usahockey.com  and click on 'register now'. Once you have completed the registration process you will be e-mailed a confirmation page with a 14 digit confirmation number.  This is the number you will use to enroll your child in the Learn to Play Hockey program.

The fee is $46 for all players born 2013 and earlier, but there is no charge for those born 2014 and later. However, ALL players must register with USA Hockey, even those who do not have to pay.

USA Hockey Membership fee is valid through August 31, 2022.

2022-2023 Learn To Play - FULL SCHEDULE

Lesson # Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
1 September 10 November 5 January 14 March 11
2 September 17 November 12 January 21 March 18
3 September 24 November 19 January 28 March 25
4 October 1 November 26 February 4 April 1
5 October 8 December 3 February 11 April 8
6 October 15 December 10 February 18 April 15
7 October 22 December 17 February 25 April 22
8 October 29 January 7 March 4 April 29

Equipment Needed

All participants will receive a Valley Youth Hockey Learn to Play “Rail Yard Pups” hockey jersey at the start of their first session of Learn to Play.  

LTP participants are required to have the following equipment when participating in LTP activities:

  • NECK GUARD - Required as of April 2022

  • Hockey Helmet with cage

  • Shoulder Pads

  • Elbow Pads

  • Hockey Gloves

  • Hockey Pants

  • Shin Guards

  • Hockey Stick

  • Hockey Skates

  • Athletic Protective Cup & Garter

Chris Coble

LTP Program Director

Phone: 540.397.2941

Coaches Needed!

Parents,

Assistant coaches are needed. Do not worry about having to skate like Sidney Crosby or shoot like Alex Ovechkin. If you enjoy working with children, we would love to have you on the ice - its fun!!!

We supply you with the "what, when and how" to teach - you supply the enthusiasm and a lending hand. Please note all parents wishing to help out on the ice must wear a USA Hockey HECC certified hockey helmet.

Level 1 coaching seminars are available through USA Hockey. For more information on registering for these seminars please go to the USA Hockey website, usahockey.com.

If you are interested in becoming an assistant coach for LTP, please contact Chris Coble, Director of VYHA Learn To Program.