Learn To Play (Ages 10 & Under)

Learn the basics! Getting started in hockey has never been easier or more convenient! This introductory program will teach your child the basic skills of skating, stick-handling, passing and shooting through (10) 1-hour lessons.

In addition, they will learn the importance of hardwork, teamwork and sportsmanship. Best of all, your child's registration also includes a FREE brand new set of head to toe CCM hockey equipment custom fitted by our friends at Pure Hockey. Past participants are welcomed to join Learn to Play for another season or all three! However, they will not receive a set of equipment if they have participated in the program before.

Guest coaching appearances from NYR Alumni and access to special events

Please see FAQs below for detailed equipment information.

Fall

RINK
LOCATION
REGISTER
PROGRAM START
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Cutting Edge Academy (Session 1) (Sat.)
10/3/26
11/7/2026
Cutting Edge Academy (Session 2) (Sat.)
10/3/26
11/7/2026
Cutting Edge Academy (Session 1) (Sun.)
10/4/26
11/8/2026
Ebersole Ice Rink
10/18/26
11/22/2026
Kiwanis Ice Rink
10/11/26
11/15/2026
Old Bridge Ice Arena
10/18/2026
11/22/2026
Playland Ice Casino w/ New Rochelle Lightning
9/27/26
11/1/2026
South Windsor Youth Hockey
10/4/2026
11/8/2026
The Taft School w/ Watertown Youth Hockey
10/18/2026
11/22/2026
Tirrell Rink w/Pawling Youth Hockey
10/3/2026
11/8/2026

Winter

RINK
LOCATION
REGISTER
PROGRAM START
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Abe Stark Sports Center
11/21/26
12/26/26
Aviator Sports Center
11/28/26
1/16/27
Bear Mountain Ice Rink
11/12/26
12/17/26
Bolton Ice Palace
11/21/26
12/26/26
Bontecou Rink w/ Millbrook Youth Hockey
11/1/26
12/6/26
Brewster Ice Arena
11/21/26
1/2/27
Bridgewater Sports Arena
12/20/26
2/21/27
Chelsea Piers CT
11/30/26
1/18/27
Danbury Ice Arena
12/6/26
1/10/27
Davis Center @ Harlem Meer (Session 1)
11/7/26
12/19/26
Davis Center @ Harlem Meer (Session 2)
11/7/26
12/19/26
EJ Murrays Memorial Skating Rink
11/22/26
1/3/27
Hommock's Park Ice Rink
12/19/26
1/30/27
Ice Land Skating Center
11/22/26
1/10/27
Ice Time Sports Complex
11/21/26
1/2/27
International Skating Center of CT
12/5/26
1/9/27
KB Hockey & Skating Facility (Session 1)
11/21/26
1/9/27
KB Hockey & Skating Facility (Session 1)
11/21/26
1/9/27
LeFrak Center at Lakeside
11/8/26
12/13/26
Long Island Sports Hub (Sat)
11/21/26
1/2/27
Long Island Sports Hub (Sun)
11/22/26
1/3/27
McCann Ice Arena
11/22/26
1/3/27
Montclair State University Ice Arena (Sat.)
11/21/26
1/9/27
Montclair State University Ice Arena (Sun.)
11/22/26
1/10/27
Palisades Center Ice Rink (Saturday)
12/5/26
1/23/27
Palisades Center Ice Rink (Sunday)
12/6/26
1/24/27
Putnam Panthers Youth Hockey @ Brewster Ice Arena
11/22/26
1/3/27
Ralph Walker Ice Rink
1/16/27
3/20/27
Riverbank State Park
11/7/26
12/19/26
Rose Garden Ice Arena
11/21/26
1/2/27
Skylands Ice World
11/14/26
12/19/26
Sono Ice House (Sat)
11/21/26
1/2/27
Sono Ice House (Sun)
11/22/26
1/3/27
Sports Center of CT
11/22/26
1/3/27
Sport-O-Rama (Wed)
11/18/26
12/30/26
Sport-O-Rama (Sun)
11/22/26
1/3/27
Staten Island Skating Pavillion
11/22/26
1/3/27
Superior Ice Rink
11/22/26
1/3/27
Terry Conners Ice Rink
11/21/26
1/16/27
The Club at Woodbridge
12/20/26
1/31/27
The Emile Francis Memorial Arena at Long Beach
11/20/26
1/15/27
The Ice Hutch w/ Pelham Youth Hockey
11/22/26
1/10/27
The Davis Center at Harlem Meer (Session 1)
11/7/26
12/19/26
The Davis Center at Harlem Meer (Session 2)
11/7/26
12/19/26
Winter Garden Ice Arena
11/14/26
12/19/26
World Ice Arena
11/22/26
1/3/27

Frequently Asked Questions