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About the Program and Participating Locations & Times

The Florida Panthers in conjunction with the NHL, NHLPA and USA Hockey will be hosting "Florida Panthers Learn To Play" for boys and girls ages 5-9. All registrants must be first time ice hockey participants and have never been registered with USA hockey. The program was developed in an effort to reduce cost barriers to ice hockey participation by providing free equipment. The Learn To Play program primary goal is to create the next generation of hockey players and fans who will remain engaged with the game throughout the rest of their lives.

Every participant will receive 6 weeks of on-ice training with Florida Panthers Alumni and USA Hockey Certified Coaches. Each participant will also be custom fitted for a full set of hockey equipment that they will use during the program and keep at the conclusion of the 6 weeks.

The Florida Panthers Learn To Play curriculum is designed in conjunction with USA Hockey's "Gold Standard" which utilizes an age appropriate Long Term Athlete Development structure known as the American Development Model. This model ensures that the program structure is both fun AND effective.

No minimum experience is required to participate in the program. However, some previous on-ice experience such as a Learn to Skate class is highly recommended. Learn to Play is a one time experience.*

In order to guarantee on time delivery of equipment for the first day, all participants must be registered no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of the program.*

*Once equipment orders are placed refunds are unavailable and registrations are unable to be moved to future sessions.

For any questions, please email Mikinzi Jackson at [email protected] and Matt Janusz at [email protected]

2024-25 Learn to Play Sessions

Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

900 Peninsula Corp Cir

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Week 1

  • Sunday, January 5th, 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 2

  • Sunday, January 12th, 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 3

  • Sunday, January 19th, 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 4

  • Sunday, January 26th, 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 5

  • Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 6

  • Sunday, February 9th, 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center
Palm Beach Skate Zone 3

8125 Lake Worth Rd

Lake Worth FL, 33467

Week 1

  • Sunday, January 5th, 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 2

  • Sunday, January 12th, 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

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Week 3

  • Sunday, January 26th, 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 4

  • Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 5

  • Sunday, February 9th, 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

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Week 6

  • Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone
Baptist Health IcePlex 3 - Waitlist

800 NE 8th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Week 1

  • Sunday, October 7th, 2024
  • 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 2

  • Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
  • 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 3

  • Sunday, November 10th, 2024
  • 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 4

  • Sunday, November 17th, 2024
  • 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 5

  • Sunday, November 24th, 2024
  • 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

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Week 6

  • Sunday, December 8th, 2024
  • 10:30 am-11:30 am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex
Kendall Ice Arena

10355 Hammocks Blvd

Miami, FL 33196

Week 1

  • Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Kendall Ice Arena

Week 2

  • Saturday, March 1st, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Kendall Ice Arena

Week 3

  • Saturday, March 8th, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Kendall Ice Arena

Week 4

  • Saturday, March 15th, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Kendall Ice Arena

Week 5

  • Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Kendall Ice Arena

Week 6

  • Saturday, March 29th 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Kendall Ice Arena
The Rink on the Beach 2

4601 N Federal Hwy

Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Week 1

  • Sunday November 3rd, 2024
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 2

  • Sunday November 10th 2024
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 3

  • Sunday November 17th 2024
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 4

  • Sunday November 24th 2024
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

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Week 5

  • Sunday December 8th 2024
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 6

  • Sunday December 15th 2024
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach
Florida Panthers IceDen 4

3299 Sportsplex Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065

Week 1

  • Saturday, February 8th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

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Week 2

  • Saturday, February 22nd 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 3

  • Saturday, March 8th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 4

  • Saturday, March 15th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 5

  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 6

  • Saturday, March 29th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen