Learn to Play
Learn to Play is a program that provides a unique opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to develop fundamental skills to help them succeed both on and off the ice. Learn to Play’s goal is to inspire youth and welcome more families into the hockey community.
The value of learning to play hockey goes beyond skating and puck-handling skills. Its’ greatest value is the role it plays in the development of character and life skills such as RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE and TEAMWORK.
Learn to Play is the start of a new experience, extending further than the ice. It’s about falling down and getting up, making new friends from teammates and most of all creating fun memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Learn to Play provides families an exciting experience as they take their first step in their hockey journey.
Ages
Designed for first-time players between the ages of 4-9 years old.
Participants are strongly encouraged to complete a “Learn to Skate” program before signing up for the Learn to Play program.
Baseline skating skills necessary
When
Learn to Play at Danvers Youth Hockey typically runs from September through March.
Where
DYH Learn to Play program is with the Valley Hockey League. Cross Ice games and skills sessions are scheduled by Valley Hockey League, typically at Endicott College in Beverly.
Practices
DYH LTP typically has one weekday practice as part of the Danvers Youth Hockey practice schedule.
Games
LTP is scheduled by the Valley Hockey League. Typically Skills are run every Saturday morning and cross ice games are held every Sunday morning.
Jerseys
Joining LTP each player will receive a jersey with a Falcon logo on the front and a number on the back!
Learn to Play 2024/25
Learn to Play Hockey (LTP) is for those who have skating ability and are ready to work with hockey sticks. This program is the next step after LTS and the first step in USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM).
LTP at DYH has your skater being on the ice 2-3 times per week. Practice with DYH is designed to help players develop a sense of team and inclusion in our DYH family. Valley Hockey League conducts the skills sessions (Saturday mornings) and games (Sunday mornings) with other teams in the area. These help develop players skills and start to educate them about what the game of hockey is.
Learn to Play is for kids 8 & under (with some exceptions). The cost of LTP is $1075 for the season.
If you have any questions about registration please don't hesitate to ask.
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