BECOME AN ICE HOCKEY PLAYER IN 12 WEEKS
Learn to play ice hockey with us in Edmonton. In just 12 weeks you will be able to skate and play. Have fun, meet new people, make some friends & play some hockey (on a real team)!
100% FUN GUARANTEED!
5000+ PEOPLE LEARNED TO SKATE & PLAY HOCKEY WITH US IN THE LAST 20 YEARS!
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Mike Vincent, Hockey Player
It was the best money I ever spent! If your are on the fence about this, take it from a couple who had the most amazing experiences in the program. When I first took the program I had never ice skated or even played ball hockey other then a couple times in school. After the course 8 of the guys and myself formed our own team to play in the NCHL thanks to the beginner program! They helped us create a fun environment to play in, that within a year was so contagious, our 8 guys turned into 30 players and two teams. The experience was second to none and I would highly recommend it to anyone that ever considered playing hockey no matter your skill set or lack of.
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Ashley M, Forward
To anyone who is reading this and considering registering for Discover Hockey, let me emphasize, it is NEVER too late to pursue a childhood dream! Whether you’re 25, 45, or 65, you will not regret pursuing the desires of your heart! It is truly a place where people can come together over a shared passion, step into courage, pursue childhood dreams, foster friendships, and experience the joy of trying something new!
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Nicky A, Forward
From the moment I was on the ice I felt a true inner happiness that I have not felt in a very long time. I found myself wishing my life away every week for Monday nights. I was so fortunate to spend the next several months with learning all about the game. I found myself wishing my life away every week for Monday nights. Mondays were my one day a week I got to go do something for me and it made me happy... Which would then become an addiction. I can't wait to step on the ice tonight!
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Will Johnstone, Forward
A true beginner! I'd never been on the ice before, never so much as put on a skate. The Discover Hockey program taught me how to tie my skates, and took me through the first couple steps of making my first real push on the ice. Some two months later and I'm playing in games, I consider myself competent. It can be intimidating and incredibly difficult to start learning to play hockey and that's why I appreciate the Discover Hockey program so much. I recommend the Discover Hockey program to any beginner or intermediately skilled players who want to brush up their skills or start from scratch.
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James Miller, Forward
Enrolling in the Discover Hockey beginner program was one of the best things I have done for myself. Three years ago I couldn't skate and now I have fulfilled every Canadian boy's dream of playing 'real' hockey and having a 'real' team. I highly recommend this fun and effective program.
YOU MISS 100% OF THE SHOTS YOU DON'T TAKE!
ORIENTATION SESSION
Everyone meets at United Cycle and Sports on a Saturday morning (usually around 11AM).
You will meet the instructors and find out about the structure of the program.
You will also have a chance to buy all your hockey equipment (United will give you a pretty good deal as well). The staff at the store will help you get the right fit and answer any questions you may have.
ON ICE SESSION 1 AND 2
During the first session the head instructor will assess everyone on the ice.
The first two sessions are geared towards learning how to stride, stop and turn.
However the drills will be adjusted based on participants skill level.
Goalies will receive goalie specific skating instruction and drills.
ON ICE SESSIONS 3 TO 5
All drills will incorporate skating, but you will also work with pucks.
You will work on skills like stick handling, passing and shooting.
Goalies will receive instruction from the goalie coach.
CHALK TALK CLASS
Usually this session takes place in a classroom right before we get on the ice, in preparation to start playing real hockey games.
We will talk about positioning, rules, hockey sense and everything you need to know about as a hockey player.
Instructors will answer all your questions in this session about playing on a team.
ON ICE SESSIONS 7 TO 9
All drills will incorporate skating, and pucks but now we incorporate some team tactics.
You will work on things like positioning, game patterns like 2 on 1s, 3 on 2s, breakout and so on.
The purpose of these sessions is to get you game ready.
Goalies will receive instruction from the goalie coach.
GAMES 1, 2 AND 3
At this point of the program you will be playing real hockey games against the other team in the program.
Participants were split into two teams at the start.
First game will have a coach on the bench to help with lines, line changes, and game strategy.
In later games you will do it all on your own.
NEXT - LEAGUE PLAY
Congratulations, you are now a hockey player and are part of the hockey lifestyle!
You have acquired skills to get you in the game and can now form your very own team to come out of the program and join the league.
The team will join the NCHL at the Discover Hockey level of the league. You will now be able to play against other like skilled teams and continue your hockey ascent.
With time you will improve and you and your team can move up divisions.
GET A FREE EQUIPMENT GUIDE
Find out what equipment you will need, how much it will cost and where to get it.
What can you buy used vs new, what is most important when buying hockey gear? That and more is in the guide, get yours right now, absolutely free!