LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY

LTP Hockey

Learn to Play Hockey is designed to teach and strengthen basic skating and hockey skills. The classes also prepare players for in-house and travel league play. The program's small teacher to student ratios ensure players get adequate attention from the instructors. A Learn to Play Hockey student who has passed all three levels will be skilled at forward skating and crossovers, backward skating and crossovers, hockey stops, passing and puck receiving, shooting (forehand & backhand), and introductory game skills.

PROGRAM LEVELS

PROGRAM	DESCRIPTION
Learn to Skate to Play Hockey	This class is designed for players aged 5 and over with little to no organized skating experience and will cover basic skating skills necessary to enroll in the Hockey 1 program. Players in this program only require a hockey helmet and gloves which can be provided by the Ice Arena. NOTE: Players under the age of 5 may participate in the Snowplow Sam program offered by the UD Learn to Skate Program - CLICK HERE
Hockey 1	Upon completing the Learn to Skate to Play Hockey class, this class will focus on developing additional skating skills as well as introducing puck and stick handling skills. Participants MUST have basic skating skills to enroll in Hockey 1.
Hockey 2	For players that have completed Hockey 1 (or comparable hockey instruction program), the focus will be on strengthening skating, puck control, and shooting skills needed to begin game play. Upon successful completion of Hockey 2, players are welcome to join the Cross-Ice / In-House program.
Hockey 3	For players that have completed Hockey 2 (or comparable hockey instruction program), this class will focus on advancing hockey skills along with the introduction to game situations in preparation for moving on to Cross-Ice / In-house hockey programs.

NOTE: For those registering for Hockey 1, 2 or 3 and are unsure of your child’s placement, please enroll them in hockey 1. The coaching staff will place players in the appropriate class based upon their observed skill level at the first class.

Fall 1 Series 2026 Information (6 Week Series)

DAY	TIME	DATES
Saturday	Gold Arena 9-9:45am All Levels Offered	September 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Wednesday	Rust Arena 6:30pm-7:15pm Learn to Skate to Play Hockey Offered ONLY	September 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21

Fall 1 2026 REGISTRATION PERIOD	FEE
Fall Advanced Registration Fee August 5 2026 - September 14 2026 Fall Standard Registration Fee Starting September 15 2026	Advanced $145 for first skater, $135 for each additional family member Standard $165 for first skater, $160 for each additional family member

Preparing for the First Day of Class

If you need to rent skates, please e-mail kblood@udel.edu with your requested size(s).
We will provide you with a jersey on the first day of class for all Hockey classes.
Players will receive certificate upon completion of class.
Welcome e-mail will be sent the week prior to class starting with specific details.

CLICK HERE on August 3, 2026 to register for the Fall 1 Series!

We are only accepting online registrations, no in person registrations.
NO REFUNDS will be provided (unless medical situation accompanied by a doctor's note and a processing fee ($30) will apply.
STAFF: Staff includes members local hockey instructors and players on the Men's and Women's UD Hockey Teams.

Guest & Player Behavioral Guidelines:

We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience at the ice arena for all guests and players. Guests and/or players exhibiting inappropriate behavior (i.e. using foul or abusive language, making abusive gestures, or appearing intoxicated) are subject to ejection from the arena. Repeat offenses will result in the loss of arena privileges, including teams not being able to use the arena. If you observe a problem, please contact an arena staff member or public safety officer immediately. To assist with this endeavor, guests and players are asked to abide by the following Behavioral Guidelines:

Guests should not take any action that inhibits the progress of any game or event.
Guests and players should avoid the use of foul, racist, sexist, abusive language, and refrain from making any obscene gestures.
Guests should refrain from any display of inappropriate affection in a public setting.
Only authorized individuals may enter the ice surface and other restricted areas, and guests must refrain from entering such areas without proper authorization.
Guests should follow all local, state, or federal laws and will follow the instructions of event staff.