The Rookies program, presented by GEICO, is the Dallas Stars’ grassroots youth hockey initiative that consists of five completely free 30-minute instructional sessions that provide children and adults the opportunity to learn the basics of hockey in a safe and no-risk environment.

Developed to eliminate barriers of entry to the sport, each event is held at StarCenter locations around the DFW Metroplex where each participant is outfitted with all necessary equipment and a souvenir jersey and stick for them to keep.

Every Dallas Stars Rookies Participant Receives a USA Hockey Membership

A First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Grow the Game

The Dallas Stars Amateur Hockey Department is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with USA Hockey that will provide an initial USA Hockey membership to every qualified registered participant in the Dallas Stars Rookies Program.

This unprecedented initiative removes barriers, introduces families to the national governing body of hockey, and creates an even stronger pathway for new players entering the game.

PROGRAM DETAILS

What it Costs

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.

Rookies programs are open to first time participants only. Programs rotate throughout StarCenter locations four times a year. Additional questions, comments or concerns about the Dallas Stars Rookies Programs? Email us at [email protected] or contact your closest StarCenter facility for specific information regarding the program.

Select a program below to find an upcoming session near you!

UPCOMING SESSIONS

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.

Every Dallas Stars Rookies Participant Receives a USA Hockey Membership

PROGRAM DETAILS

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Rookies Photos