Learn To Play Registration

ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER WITH USA HOCKEY PRIOR TO JOINING THE LTP CLASS.  TO REGISTER, PLEASE LOG IN TO WWW.USAHOCKEY.COM.  ALL REGISTRATIONS CAN BE FORWARDED TO tbardis@cooler.com.

LTP Hockey 1 – Beginners age 4 and up Basic balance and skating skills. Proper way to fall and get up, marching across the ice, proper stance etc. Mondays 4:30pm – 5:30pm
LTP Hockey 2 – Must have passed Hockey I Backward stance, skating forward, one foot glides, snowplow stop etc. Mondays 4:30pm – 5:30pm
LTP Hockey 3 – Must have passed Hockey II Forward C-Cuts, hockey turns, forward slalom, passing, shooting Wednesdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm
LTP Hockey 4 – Must have passed Hockey III Forward one foot pushes, forward crossovers, hockey stops, shooting, passing. Wednesdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Learn To Play Hockey

Next Learn To Play Session Announced, 2012B!
The next session of Learn to Play Hockey will begin on February 20th, and run until March 28th This will be a 6 week program. The cost is $120 for the program and will be open for LTP levels 1-4.

Learn to Play Hockey The Cooler Hockey Academy offers 4 levels of hockey lessons for students 4-12 years of age. Students will be instructed by USA Hockey certified coaches with many years of experience in skating instruction. This Session of LTP Hockey class consists of EIGHT sixty minute lessons. At the end of each class, each group will be playing small area games. For more information about this format, please click the ADM Logo below.

Session 2012A Will Run For 6 Weeks!
Monday Classes will end February 13th, 2012
Wednesday Classes will end February 15th, 2012

Session 2012B Will Run For 6 Weeks!
Monday Classes will run February 20th, 2012 through March 26th, 2012
Wednesday Classes will run February 22nd, 2012 through March 28th, 2012

Level 1 and 2 meet Monday's at 4:30pm-5:30pm
Level 3 and 4 meet Wednesday's 4:30pm-5:30pm 

General Information

The program costs $170.00 and includes a team jersey.  All players must have all required hockey equipment.

In order to participate in the Learn to Play Hockey program, it is highly recommended that 4 year old players completed SAM1 & SAM 2 or be comfortable on the ice.

Learn To Play Hockey participants must have the required hockey equipment in order to play. Beginners' packages are available at the Blue Line Pro Shop. 
Skates are not included in the lesson cost or the beginner’s packages. 

Rental skates are available through the Cooler for an additional $2 per lesson, or the professional staff at the Pro Shop will be happy to fit your player with the correct size skates for a $20 fee (waived with the purchase of a pair of skates).  

Equipment Chart

Equipment Requirements For Ice Hockey

The following equipment is required for participation in the Cooler Hockey Program and all USA Hockey and USA Hockey Inline sanctioned leagues.   All equipment is available at the Blue Line Pro Shop in the Cooler.   Click on highlighted items for manufacturer sizing guidelines.  The Blue Line Pro Shop is fully stocked and available to help fit these items to the individual player at competitive prices.  

Helmet - HECC approved
Full Facemask (HECC approved) - Based on helmet size and make.
Internal Mouth Guard
Shoulder Pads
Gloves
Shin pads
Athletic support and protective cup
Ice Hockey Pants
Stick - Proper height is measured with skates on.  Stick should come just under the chin.