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The Watertown Youth Hockey Learn to Play program is designed for boys and girls with prior skating experience that are ready to learn hockey skills. It is recommended for children that are 4 to 12 years of age.

Learn to Play Hockey is the backbone of Watertown Youth Hockey with the vast majority of the participants in our program starting their hockey playing “career” in this program. It introduces the new hockey player to the various skills (skating, stick handling, puck movement and control), necessary to play hockey. Players will meet for two sessions each week on Saturdays and Sundays. On Sundays, the professional skating instructors of the Sharper Edge Skating School will work with players to improve their skating. On Saturdays, players will learn hockey skills from WYH’s USA Hockey-certified coaches and play in cross-ice hockey games.

Players entering the Learn to Play program should be able to demonstrate basic level skating skills – forward stride and the ability to stop.

Full hockey equipment is required (see below).

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SCHEDULE AND DETAILS FOR 2019-2020 SEASON

WHEN:The program runs on 16 Sundays starting November 3rd and 16 Saturdays starting on November 9th.

Session dates:

Sunday Skating: Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 8, 15, 22; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar 1 (Mar 8 make-up if needed)

Saturday Hockey: Nov 9, 16, 23 ; Dec 7, 14, 21; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Mar 7 (Mar 14 make-up if needed)

WHERE: John A. Ryan Arena, 1 Paramount Place, Watertown

COST: $500 base cost; Discounts for siblings are provided.

LOGISTICS: Skaters will participate in a 40-minute skating lesson each Sunday at either 12:20 or 1 pm. Once a start time is selected, skaters cannot change their designated session without permission from the Sharper Edge instructors and Watertown Youth Hockey. Players will be assigned to a 50-session for hockey skills/games on Saturdays starting at 9:20 or 10:20 depending on their age and experience.

USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. USA Hockey registration is free for children born in/after year 2013 and $46 for children born before year 2013.

HOW TO DRESS: Full hockey equipment is required.

Hockey helmet with full face/shield (HECC approved) - For the safety of your child, an ICE HOCKEY HELMET (with a cage) must be worn at all times.
Hockey pants
Shin guards
Elbow pads
Hockey gloves
Hockey skates
Shoulder pads
Hockey stick
Athletic Supporter
Mouth guards - OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED
Throat protectors - OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED

Watertown Youth Hockey has a limited supply of donated used youth equipment, that is available to registered players at a nominal cost. If you are interested browsing our equipment supply for your registered player, email watertownyh@gmail.com to arrange a time to do so.