learn-to-play program

learn-to-play program

Our Learn-to-Play hockey program is designed for beginner players who want to improve their hockey skills in a fun, engaging environment. Our team of professional coaches aims to inspire the next generation of hockey players through game-based learning, skill development, and a fun experience that leaves every player with a smile on their face. Our program is built to incorporate progressive age-appropriate development with engaging activities and drills to create the optimal environment for kids to improve, have fun, and fall in love with the game!

Features 
At TOP Hockey, we are proud to offer professional coaching with a low player-to-coach ratio at all sessions. Our coaches are highly trained, passionate professionals who are dedicated to providing top-notch technical training and engaging sessions to help players advance their hockey journey. 

Session Overview
In each skill development session, players in our program will receive structured on-ice training from professional coaches. During the session, players rotate in small groups through three stations: Game-Based Development, Skating Stations, and Small Area Games. This progression from technical instruction to constraint-based games to gameplay helps participants learn and master the fundamental skills of hockey faster, while also helping to foster a love for the sport. Our programs are designed to align with the latest recommendations of Hockey Canada’s Long-Term Athletic Development Model.

Programming Note: This is not a Learn-to-Skate program. Participants MUST be able to stand up and move around the ice on their own without help to stand up from coaches. All ice sessions include a 10-minute window for the Zamboni, icetimes are typically 50-minutes. 

Program Outdates:
Holiday Break: no sessions between December 28 and January 5
Arena Outdates: no sessions on Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Jan. 26, Feb. 8 & Feb. 9

WINTER SEASON - 2024
Program Time Location Season Cost Registration
U6/U8 Fall/Winter Program (2016-2020) Saturdays 8:00am-9:00am Appleby College Arena October 26 - March 1 $450 +HST  REGISTER NOW
U6/U8 Fall/Winter Program (2016-2020) Sundays 5:30pm-6:30pm Appleby College Arena October 27 - March 2 $450 +HST  REGISTER NOW
U6/U8 Winter Program (2016-2020) Saturdays 8:00am-9:00am Appleby College Arena January 11 - March 1 $170 +HST  REGISTER NOW
U6/U8 Winter Program (2016-2020) Sundays 5:30pm-6:30pm Appleby College Arena January 12 - March 2 $200 +HST  REGISTER NOW

frequently asked questions

    • Hockey stick (cut & taped)

    • Hockey helmet w/ cage

    • Neckguard (mandatory)

    • Skates

    • Gloves

    • Shoulder pads

    • Elbow pads

    • Hockey Pants

    • Hockey Shinpads

    • Jock/Jill

    • Jersey (provided)

    • Hockey Socks

  • We encourage players to sign up with friends, and every effort will be made to place friends in the same group for the majority of the sessions. Only ONE friend request per player will be accomodated.

  • We strongly encourage all players to use the bathroom before arriving at a program to minimize disruptions, but bathrooms are generally available at all arenas.

  • No, unfortunately parents must remain at the rink for the entire duration of the session. Our coaches are NOT permitted to take children to the bathroom at any time. Parents must remain at the rink to accompany their children to and from the bathroom.