Program Recommendations News & Features Become A Member WELCOME TO HOCKEY! From finding a rink near you to selecting the first set of skates and stepping on the ice, getting into the game is an exciting adventure. Here's everything you need to get your family started in hockey. Why Hockey? IT'S MORE THAN A GAME Hockey develops life skills that build a foundation for a child's confidence, pride, focus and responsibility. LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS Starting with the bonds created in the locker room to the relationships formed on the ice, hockey creates friendships that last a lifetime. SET UP FOR SUCCESS Hockey's unique structure ensures that your child learns to love the game while promoting a healthy lifestyle, social wellness and mental well-being. HOCKEY IS FUN The encouraging environment hockey provides helps kids grow as both hockey players and people. Find Hockey Click the link below, enter your zip code and find your local USA Hockey association for contact information, programs offered and more. SEARCH HERE Try Hockey For Free As the world's largest introduction-to-hockey initiative, annually spanning more than 800 rinks nationwide, Try Hockey For Free Days provide children the opportunity to experience playing hockey for the first time with certified USA Hockey coaches and caring volunteers on the ice. LEARN MORE HERE Learn To Skate USA Learn to Skate USA teaches your kids lessons to sharpen their focus and provide greater balance on and off the ice. As they conquer challenges on their paths to amazing, new worlds well beyond the world of skating will happen right before their eyes. LEARN MORE HERE Learn To Play Learn to Play can help your child learn and grow in all aspects of life. Playing hockey helps improve children’s physical fitness while strengthening their mental health, encouraging leadership behaviors, fostering character development, and teaching important life lessons. LEARN MORE HERE Learn More About Hockey FAQ: 10 Things To Know About Hockey Parent To Parent: Advice For Getting Into Hockey VIDEO: Mic'd Up At Try Hockey For Free Day THREE PROMISES OF YOUTH HOCKEY 1. Promise of Fun The thrill of scoring their first goal or the camaraderie of skating with friends is possible due to the encouraging environment youth hockey provides. 2. Promise of Guidance Youth hockey is unique and all new players start from the very basics. Your local youth instructors are able to teach the skills of ice hockey in a fun, engaging manner. 3. Promise of Achievement Both you and your child will walk away from the rink each day, excited about all the new things that your young hockey player has started to learn on the ice. First Strides As A Hockey Parent JOIN THE USA HOCKEY FAMILY COVID-19: HAVING FUN & STAYING SAFE THIS SEASON CHECK OUT THE PARENT HANDBOOK UNDERSTANDING HOCKEY EQUIPMENT HOW TO DRESS A YOUTH HOCKEY PLAYER PURE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT FITTING GUIDES Additional Questions? Contact comeplayyouthhockey@usahockey.org and we'll make sure you have the information you need to make the most of your start in the best game on earth! RETURN TO TOP Parents & Players Coaches Officials Team USA Membership Health & Safety Contact Shop USA Hockey Terms of Use Privacy Policy Help Proud Partners in Hockey This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the USA Hockey privacy policy. ©2021 SportsEngine, Inc. Privacy Policy Login