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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. No makeup sessions are able to be provided.

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]

2026-27 Learn to Play Sessions

Baptist Health IcePlex 1

800 NE 8th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Week 1

  • Saturday, July 11th, 2026
  • 8:45am-9:45am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 2

  • Saturday, July 18th, 2026
  • 8:45am-9:45am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 3

  • Saturday, July 25th, 2026
  • 8:45am-9:45am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 4

  • Saturday, August 1st, 2026
  • 8:45am-9:45am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 5

  • Saturday, August 8th, 2026
  • 8:45am-9:45am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 6

  • Saturday, August 15th, 2026
  • 8:45am-9:45am
  • Baptist Health IcePlex
Palm Beach Skate Zone 1

8125 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth FL, 33467

Week 1

  • Sunday, July 12th, 2026
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 2

  • Sunday, July 19th, 2026
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 3

  • Sunday, July 26th, 2026
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 4

  • Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 5

  • Sunday, August 9th, 2026
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 6

  • Sunday, August 16th, 2026
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone
Panthers IceDen 1

3299 SportsPlex Dr

Coral Springs, FL 33065

Week 1

  • Saturday, July 18th, 2026
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Panthers IceDen

Week 2

  • Saturday, July 25th, 2026
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Panthers IceDen

Week 3

  • Saturday, August 1st, 2026
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Panthers IceDen

Week 4

  • Saturday, August 8th, 2026
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Panthers IceDen

Week 5

  • Saturday, August 15th, 2026
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Panthers IceDen

Week 6

  • Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Panthers IceDen
The Rink on the Beach 1

4601 N Federal Hwy

Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Week 1

  • Sunday, August 9th, 2026
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 2

  • Sunday, August 16th,2026
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 3

  • Sunday, August 23rd,2026
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 4

  • Sunday, August 30th, 2026
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

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Week 5

  • Sunday, September 13th,2026
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach

Week 6

  • Sunday, September 20th,2026
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • The Rink on the Beach
Boca Ice 1

900 Peninsula Corp Cir

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Week 1

  • Sunday, July 19th, 2026
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 2

  • Sunday, July 26th, 2026
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 3

  • Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 4

  • Sunday, August 9th, 2026
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 5

  • Sunday, August 16th, 2026
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 6

  • Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Boca Ice
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