Learn to Play Hockey

Fall Program Registration Open Now!

Learn to Play Hockey Level One is your child’s introduction to hockey. This program requires full hockey equipment (click link for guide) and is focused on teaching the fundamentals of hockey. Players will continue to receive skating instruction on proper stride technique and stopping and will also start to learn backwards skating, inside and outside edges. Players will also learn how to skate with the puck, stickhandling skills, passing skills and introductions on shooting. Each class will conclude with a 10-minute cross-ice scrimmage.

Requirements

• • Skaters must be a minimum of five years old to register.
  • Must be pushing and gliding.
  • Must be able to “snowplow” stop.
  • Must have control of their stick when skating.
  • Full hockey equipment (click link for guide).

Additional Details

• • Each class is one hour long. Flood times are part of the scheduled program time.
  • Each class will have a maximum of 20 skaters and approximately a 5/1 student to instructor ratio to ensure that each child is getting more reps and personalized feedback.
  • NTR staff has the right to move your child to another class if they feel the program is more appropriate for them.

This year, our summer programs will be split into two sessions:

• Session One: June 29, 2026 to August 2, 2026
• Session Two: August 3, 2026 to September 4, 2026

Families will have the option to register for either individual session OR for the entire summer.

Families who register for the full summer will receive one free week of programming. For example, if a program runs for 10 weeks, you will only pay for 9 weeks.

Please note: the cost of all classes are prorated to reflect the number of weeks remaining in the program. The prorated amount will appear when you reach the payment stage of the registration. 

NEW! Affordable Equipment for New Hockey Players

Are you thinking about trying hockey but don't have equipment?

We've partnered with Hockey Hero to make getting started easier than ever. For as little as $19.99 per month, families can new hockey equipment - and it can be cancelled at any time. It's a simple, affordable way to give hockey a try.

Please visit the Hockey Hero / NTR page for more information!