Learn 2 Play Hockey is a fun well organized step-by-step program for children ages 4-12 years to learn the basics of the hockey, the greatest game in the world.

• Some skating experience required (see experience below)
• Affordable ice fee
• 6-week session
• On-ice one day per week (Thursdays)
• Cost: $60/session (Fee includes 6 ice touches) Fee does NOT include annual $15-75 USA Hockey membership for ages 7 & up.)
• Limited to first 30 registrants
• USA Hockey Membership required
• Class: Once per Week – 50 minutes

PROGRAM DATES:

• Spring Session: Thursdays, March 20 - April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm
• Session:  6 weeks

REFUND POLICY

If your child is not ready for Learn to Play, then you may receive a pro-rated refund minus the number of slots skated.

HOCKEY EQUIPMENT 

Full hockey equipment is required to participate. This includes, hockey skates, shin guards, hockey socks, hockey pants, elbow pads,  gloves, chest protector, non-expired certified hockey helmet with cage, practice style jersey and neck guard. Many youth players wear an under armour style base layer.  Jock or Jill protection shorts with velcro for hockey socks is strongly encouraged and recommended. The BCHA has limited quantities of gear available to borrow. We are also working on gear bags through Perani's Hockey World in Saginaw. More information will be shared when it becomes available. 

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

We encourage all levels of hockey experience. Due to our focus on developing hockey skills, we ask all Learn to Play participants to have basic skating experience. If you future player, has never skated, please enroll in a Learn to Play session with our partners at Sk8 Bay. These essential skating programs will help you players build a good foundation prior to learning to play hockey.  To learn more visit. LEARN TO SKATE USA

Local Hockey Retailers 

Perani's Hockey World - 5711 Bay Rd., Saginaw, MI 28604

989-799-5604

Corn's Pro Shop - at Saginaw-Bay Ice Arena - 6129 Bay Rd., Saginaw 48604 

Additional Resources

USA Hockey Website (National governing body for USA hockey)

USA Hockey ADM Program (American Development Model)

Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (BCHA is a member of MAHA)

Hockey for New Parents