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Why Try Hockey???

Learn to play Information:

DALLAS STARS LEARN TO PLAY

What is Learn to Play?

Learning to play hockey is more than just learning a game. More than skating, passing and stick-handling, hockey is about responsibility, respect and teamwork. As children learn the skills needed to succeed on the ice, they also build and solidify important character traits needed to succeed off the ice. With that in mind, the Learn to Play initiative was developed jointly by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association to offer more families a chance to experience everything that makes youth hockey so rewarding.

Developed with the help of experts from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada, the Learn to Play initiative aims to be the gold standard for youth hockey programs with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first time participants, free head-to-toe equipment, weekly sessions of age appropriate on-ice instruction and certified coaching, led by National Hockey League Alumni, in a fun and safe atmosphere. Learn to Play on-ice instruction plans have been developed in collaboration with experts from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada and taught by certified instructors and led by National Hockey League Alumni.

Program Fees

The program provides FREE head-to-toe equipment for your child to keep as they continue exploring youth hockey. However, there is a participation fee associated with the program which offsets ice and coaching expenses. The participation fee may vary by facility and market.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • This program is designed for first-time players only.
  • If your child does not know how to skate, NO WORRIES- we have the best coaches around!
  • Participants must register online. Phone and/or in-person registration at individual rinks will NOT be accepted.
  • If your preferred locations are sold out before you register, please complete the waiting list form. If an opening becomes available, you may be contacted.

Questions? Email learntoplay@dallasstars.com

ALL DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

For more details or any questions you might have about the Amarillo Hockey Program: Please contact Eric Andersen at andersen@amarillohockey.com 

DALLAS STARS LEARN TO PLAY DATES AND TIMES AT THE AMARILLO CIVIC CENTER: 

This is for FIRST TIME participants only. If you have participated in the Learn To Play program before, you may not register again.

Cost: $199

Dates & Times:

AMARILLO SPRING 2021 Sessions:

1. Saturday September 8th, 2021 6 pm - 7 pm
2. Saturday September 11th, 2021 - 10am - 11am
3. Saturday September 18th, 2021 - 10am - 11am
4. Saturday September 25th, 2021 - 10am - 11am
5. Saturday October 2nd, 2021 - 10am - 11am
6. Saturday October 9th, 2021 - 10am - 11am

$199.00

***We will schedule as many Saturday mornings (during March & April) at 8:45 AM sessions as possible. We may have to have a Tuesday or Thursday evening session if Saturday am ice is not available. ***

Guarenteed 6 Sessions!