LEARN TO PLAY (formerly called Whack-a-Puck)

 

The Learn to Play program (run in conjunction with Learn to Skate) is designed for boys and girls age 4 and up who have participated in the Learn to Skate program. As players advance from Learn to Skate to Learn to Play, they will be moved to the far end of the ice to further develop their skating skills. Additionally, we will incorporate fundamentals of skating with the puck and stickhandling.

 

Players should complete one season of Learn to Play (or an equivalent program) before enrolling in Cross Ice.

 

When & Where: All sessions are held on weekends from October through March. Salem State University’s Rockett Arena is used October through February on Sunday mornings, and Connery Rink in Lynn is used in March on Saturday mornings.

 

Equipment: Because this program is focused on playing hockey, a full complement of hockey equipment is required:

• USA Hockey certified helmet with face mask
• Neck protector
• Hockey gloves
• Shin pads
• Hockey pants and socks
• Elbow pads
• Chest protector
• Stick

 

Local Stores for Equipment:

• The Marblehead Sports Shop
• Pure Hockey in Danvers on Endicott St.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods