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.

Join us for weekly sessions on Sunday mornings from 8-9am. Those in Session 1 can automatically continue into session 2 with no additional fees or forms to fill out.

$50 Registration fee covers the entire season, and a USA Hockey Membership is required (fees vary based on birth year.)

Registration is now open for session 2 which will begin 1/5/25. Deadline to sign-up: 12/22/24

Session 2 Dates: 

Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2

The ice will be split into 2-3 sections to allow children to advance from Learn to Skate to Learn to Play. 

JERSEYS AND EQUIPMENT

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. 

Learn To Skate - Red Jersey

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.

Learn to Play - Black Jersey

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: 

• Stick
• Skates
• Shin pads
• Hockey socks
• Pants
• Elbow pads
• Chest pads
• Hockey gloves
• Neck guard

Additional gear recommended:

• Jock/Jill
• Water Bottle

GETTING READY:

• Write your child’s name on white hockey tape and stick it to the front of the helmet so the coaches can see names.
• Please be at the rink approximately 25-30 minutes early the first day so your child has enough time to dress. 
• Please refrain from using the players' benches. This area is designated for the children to rest, while our coaches work on trying to keep them focused.
• Please help the coaches by keeping the doors to the ice closed. This is not only for safety reasons, but it helps to keep the kid's attention.

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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. Each coach will work with a group of skaters in either the Learn to Skate or Learn to Play programs

More information on the on-ice requirements.

Please use the contact link below to reach out to our Learn to Skate/Play Registrar.