Learn To Play Hockey (LTP)
The Learn to Play Hockey program is designed for boys and girls with prior skating experience that are ready to learn hockey skills. Learn to Play is the backbone of Watertown Youth Hockey. The vast majority of players in our travel program started their hockey playing “career” in this program. It introduces new hockey players to the various skills (skating, stick handling, puck movement and control), necessary to play hockey.
Ages
Appropriate for players 4 - 12 years of age who demonstrate basic-level skating skills: forward stride and ability to stop.
Cost
16 week program (32 sessions) is $500.
(Cost includes a WYH LTP jersey)
Where
All sessions are held at:
John A. Ryan Arena
1 Paramount Place
Watertown, MA 02472
When
Players are expected to attend one hockey lesson on Saturday morning and one skating lesson on Sunday. (See session times below.)
Sessions run November through March
(Season end date subject to change.)
Hockey Sessions
Saturdays mornings @ 9:20AM. Players attend one 50 minute session
Session dates are:
- Nov 11,18
- Dec 2, 9, 16
- Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
- Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
- Mar 2, 9, 16
(Note: Session dates subject to change based on rink schedule or other factors out of the control of WYH.)
Skating Sessions
Sundays @ 12:20pm. Players attend one 40 minute session.
Session dates are:
- Nov 5, 12, 19
- Dec 3, 10, 17
- Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
- Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
- Mar 3, 10
(Note: Session dates subject to change based on rink schedule or other factors out of the control of WYH.)
Additional Information
USA HOCKEY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for insurance purposes. There is a small fee for USA Hockey registration based on age.
HOW TO DRESS: Full hockey equipment is required. WYH will provided a jersey. Players should provide the following:
- Hockey helmet with full face/shield (HECC approved)
- 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
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: We have a few need based scholarships available thru a Watertown Community Foundation Grant. Please contact dm_simon@yahoo.com if you would like to know more about these scholarships.
2023-2024
Players will have hockey sessions on Saturdays and skating sessions on Sundays for 16 weeks. On Saturdays, players will learn hockey skills from WYH’s USA Hockey certified coaches. On Sundays, professional skating instructors will work with players to improve their skating.
Players entering the Learn to Play program should be able to demonstrate basic-level skating skills: forward stride and ability to stop.
Skaters will participate in a 40-minute skating lesson each Sunday and a 50-minute session for hockey skills/games each Saturday. All times are subject to change
Full hockey equipment is required.
Registration is now closed!
Please contact us if you have any additional questions about LTP!