Berlin Youth Hockey’s Learn to Skate program is designed for 3 to 8 years olds who are new or have never skated before. Children can learn at their own pace, beginning with basic on-ice skills and progressing to basic hockey skills on the Learn to Play side of the ice.
Weekly sessions on Sunday mornings from 8-9am for the low cost of a $50 Registration fee.
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Deadline to sign-up: 10/20/24
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2
Deadline to sign-up: 12/22/24
The ice will be split into 2-3 sections to allow children to advance from Learn to Skate to Learn to Play.
Jerseys will be handed out during the first session and will need to be returned at the end of the season. We will do our best to get the kids split into the sides that they belong on.
The end goal is to get as many kids to the learn to play side (black jerseys) as we can.
Some children might start out by pushing buckets around the ice; while others may not. Children will learn the very basics of skating including balancing, getting up from falls, and feeling comfortable accelerating. Required Gear: Skates, Full cage helmet, Neck guard. Additional gear is recommended: Shin pads or knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants or snowpants.
The Learn to play side is for the more advanced skater who is ready to learn how to play hockey. On this side they will be led through skating drills and hockey related drills.
Please note that in order for your child to participate in "Learn to Play", they will need full hockey equipment:
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BYH is seeking additional help on the ice with our Learn to Skate program, if you are willing to help coach, please send us an email or use the coach's registration on the Registration Tab.
IMPORTANT: due to insurance, USA Hockey & BYH does not allow anyone other than Players, Coaches and Officials on-ice. All adults on the ice must be certified as coaches. They will be responsible for working with a group of skaters in either the Learn to Skate or Learn to Play programs
More information on the on-ice requirements.
Session 1 Deadline: 10/20/24
You will receive an email with your 2024-2025 USA Hockey number which is required for registration with Berlin Youth Hockey.
If new to the organization, please email a copy of the child's birth certificate to the Registrar (registrar4byh@gmail.com) for USA Hockey verification of citizenship AND age.
Please use the contact link below to reach out to our Learn to Skate/Play Registrar.