Learn to Play Hockey Vancouver

Beginner Vancouver Ice Hockey Class

We are currently offering 10 coached sessions + two games beginning Sunday SEPTEMBER 15, 2024.

All classes are for adults exceptions may be made for minor players, please email us for details. Classes will be 1.25 hour in length in the winter/fall sessions. Class size is maximum 13 players with one instructor.

Start playing hockey today with little to no experience. This program is designed as a learn-to-play hockey program for beginners or new players. A minimal level of skating is required. We expect that you can glide independently on each foot. If you are not comfortable you must be willing to supplement your hockey training with public skating practice or ice skating lessons. Turning and stopping are not required but are highly desired.

We’re also excited to offer something exclusive for our Fall Learn to Play participants: a weekly drop-in starting at 5:30 PM at the West End Rink. The first session is on September 29. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice your skills, with pucks provided. In most cases, someone will be there to support you.

The cost is $15 per session, and you must pre-register (details in Teamsnap) as there are only 13 spots available each time. While we can’t guarantee goalies, you’re welcome to scrimmage if you’d like. Otherwise, it’s a perfect chance to work on the skills you’ve gained through our program.

Do you currently play floor hockey or roller hockey? This is a great class to transition to ice hockey.

Maybe you never played growing up? There are an overwhelming number of skills to understand before you truly enjoy playing hockey. We promise when you get there it’s a happy positive place. There is A LOT of falling in the beginning. That’s what the gear is for.

Every individual or group of students will learn differently so we keep a high-level plan but tweak it every session to provide the best training for new players.

Unlike children players new to the adult learning game can be of varying skill levels and athleticism so we do our best to make it useful for everyone.

Join with a co-worker, partner, family member or anyone like you who is new to hockey.

Hockey Class

This course is for beginners, it is not a reason for experienced players to get some extra practice time. Players get the most out of a class when everyone has similar skills. When there is a clear separation of skills the coach may split the group up or tweak the drills so no one is left behind.

Skills covered are:

• skating forwards and backwards (sculling/c-cuts, stride)
• turn and stop
• edge control
• stopping
• crossovers
• shooting (wrist,snap slap)
• passing
• stickhandling and shooting
• puck control
• tight or quick turns
• transitions from front skating to back and vice versa
• positional play (opposing team drills, Neutral zone, blue lines, goal lines, hockey rink setup)

We currently run drop in games, TWO tournaments a year, and a league ARCHL which runs all year.

What you get in our program learn to play in Vancouver?

• 10 Sessions + 2 games with refs
• Custom Hockeytourney reversible jersey + socks
• Starts Sunday September 15, 2024
• Start times for the classes are Sundays 8:45 PM or 10:15 PM and are 1.25 hours each
• Games with 2 referees
• Each session will include at least one coach. Full gear is mandatory
• Players will learn different skating, stick-handling and shooting skills. Taught using drills based on a progressive plan
• Fully inclusive for Adults, Minors may participate with parental approval.

Hockey Gear

First thing you need is gear. You can check out your nearest vancouver hockey shop like Canadian tire, buy online or buy used. If you are smaller stature novice or intermediate gear is much cheaper. Contact us if you need a guide we are happy to help!

1. Skates
2. Shin Guards
3. Hockey Socks (Included in program fees )
4. Hockey Pants
5. Jock or Jill
6. Shoulder Pads
7. Elbow Pads
8. Gloves
9. Black and White Jersey (Included in program fees )
10. Helmet
11. Stick