Launched in 2013, the Dallas Stars’ StarCenter Division launched the first “Little Rookies” program to address declining participation rates at its facilities.  The program aimed to remove the cost-barrier from interested families by offering a free 4-week camp where children 4-8 were provided with all equipment for use for 30-minute development practices during the session.  

Since that time, the Rookies program has had over 25,000 children enroll in the program with over 13,000 advancing into a next-step development program.  Rookies has now expanded to be a 5-week program that is split into 5 categories, Little Rookies (Ages 4-8), Junior Rookies (Ages 9-17), Girls Rookies (Ages 4-14), Adult Rookies (18+) and Adaptive Rookies (All Ages) to meet the demand of interested players of all ages, skill levels and abilities.

This program is completely free! All you need to do is register and show up!

• 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

• 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.
• Skates will be provided from the rental desk free of charge throughout the session.

At the conclusion of the session, you will receive:

• A Rookies jersey and stick will be provided and are yours to keep!
• (2) tickets for an upcoming Stars game
• 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

• 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!

• 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.

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.