The Learn to Play program is an introduction to hockey designed for boys and girls aged 4 through 11. Participants follow a progression of drills designed to teach them the core hockey skills of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. There’s a strong emphasis on having fun, using a variety of games, challenges, and scrimmages as key components of the program.

Participants skate twice per week. One day is structured around skills progression while the other day is dedicated to scrimmages. This is a 16-week program that begins in mid-November and ends in mid-March. Cost: $550.

Registration link: http://www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=11670&org=newtonyouthhockey.com

Saturdays at Ryan Arena, Watertown, Grades K-2 9:20 – 10:10 am and Grades 3+ 10:20 – 11:10 am and Sundays at Daly Rink, Newton, 8:00 am.