Learn to Play
CUYHA is offering Learn-To-Play for this Winter session. LTP includes 8 sessions of developmentally appropriate practices that focus on foundational skating and hockey skills to get your player comfortable being on the ice and in their hockey gear.
Ages
Learn to Play is designed for players age 5-9 that have have completed 0-1 sessions of an introductory hockey program. No skating experience is necessary.
When
Winter sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6p-7p with a target start date of mid January.
Learn to Play Registration
The Learn-to-Play registration link can be found at the right if accessing on desktop. If you are on a mobile device the link will be at the bottom of the page.
Little Blackhawks Registration
This is not being offered for the 2025 Winter session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need to have skating experience?
No. Learn-To-Play and Little Blackhawks are designed to take a player from zero experience to entry level hockey skills.
What is the difference between House and Learn-To-Skate?
House is for 6-10 year old children who have the ability to control movement and can move autonomously on the ice. It is recommended that players complete 2 sessions of Learn-To-Play or Little Blackhawks before moving on to the House Program.
Can my child us their own equipment?
Yes, As long as the helmet has a valid sticker and the equipment is in good working order. All equipment should fit properly.
Why are there two different programs?
Having two programs allows us to make hockey accessible to as many families as possible by giving families multiple options for acquiring gear.
Where
University of Illinois Ice Arena
406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Practices
Practices are held Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm
LTP Winter 2025
We will be offering Learn to Play for the Winter 2025 session.
Practices:
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost:
Learn to Play (rental gear or if your player already has gear): $135 sessions only + $40 for rental gear
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