This program is completely free! All you need to do is register and show up!
What You Can Expect
A free 5-week session with USA Hockey certified coaches leading this introductory program with you or your child, scheduled as:
Week One – Equipment fitting and Pickup
Week Two – Skating basics
Week Three – Skating and stickhandling
Week Four – Skating, stickhandling, passing
Week Five – Skating, stickhandling, passing, shooting and graduation ceremony
What You Receive
Full set of protective equipment, including helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, shin pads, hockey socks for use during the 5-week program.
At the conclusion of the session,
Skates will be provided from the rental desk free of charge throughout the session.
A Rookies jersey and stick will be provided and are yours to keep!
A free membership into USA Hockey, where you will receive:
World-class health insurance coverage for all USA Hockey sanctioned events and practices
A monthly subscription to USA Hockey Magazine
Exclusive offers from official partners of USA Hockey equipment manufacturers and other partners
What Happens After
Upon your graduation from the Rookies program, you will have the opportunity to join our Hockey Academy programs to help further develop your skills at one of our local facilities. At the conclusion of the session, you will have the opportunity to purchase the bag of equipment at a massive discount.
If you choose not to continue, no problem, you return your equipment, but keep the jersey and stick as a memento of the experience as we hope to see you playing ball hockey in your local neighborhood!
Eligibility Requirements for USA Hockey Membership
Participant must be registered for an eligible Dallas Stars Rookies Program session.
Participant must attend their first scheduled on-ice Rookies session.
Available across all eligible Rookies age groups and program offerings. There is no age restriction associated with this benefit.
Membership benefit is limited to one USA Hockey membership per eligible participant.
What About Other Markets?
In a continued effort to grow the game statewide, the Dallas Stars are committed to providing the NHL’s Learn to Play program across our region. For more information visit Stars - Learn to Play Hockey - NHL to find a location near you.
