Learn to Play and Learn to Skate
Monday & Wednesdays - 5pm @ Utica University nexus center
Program Costs:
- Full Season (40 Total Sessions) ---------- $425
- 1 Semester (20 Total Sessions) ---------- $250
Jerseys & Socks available for additional purchase
First Timer? No Problem, here is a great read on what to expect: Learn to Skate USA
Our Program
The "Learn to Skate/Play" program divides players into groups based on ability, with opportunities to move up to higher groups throughout the season. Ongoing assessment throughout the semester with reference to Learn to Skate 1 & 2 evaluation from USA Hockey will be used to move players between groups and advance to Learn To Play (LTP). For reference on these skills click here.
New & Improved
This season we will have some changes to better our program by restructuring our groups and practices. Skating aids will not be used and coaching will be provided by experienced USA certified hockey coaches, with extra helpers from our junior players. Spots are limited, so join today!
A parent meeting will be held early on in the sessions to set expectations. A date and time for this will be sent out closer to the first session.
Learn to Play
This program is designed for players who have completed a Learn to Skate Program or have been skating for a minimum of a full year. Open to all ages, the focus is on teaching early fundamentals needed to play hockey, including skating, stick handling, shooting, passing, and small area games.
Full hockey equipment and a stick are required for Learn to Play.
- HECC approved helmet with full face mask
- Skates
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Hockey pants
- Shin guards
- Hockey socks
- Garter belt (or Velcro shorts) to hold up socks
- Gloves
- Stick
Learn to Skate
This program is open to all youth skaters, regardless of age or experience level.
- Kids broken up into different groups based on their skating experience.
- Mandatory Equipment: Skates, helmet (HECC approved helmet with full face mask), gloves (or mittens)
- Recommended: shin guards and sweatpants OR padded snowpants, elbow pads
- Any questions, please contact info@uticacomets.com
