USA Hockey encourages a non-competitive environment in which children can learn the basic skills without distractions that are often associated with an over emphasis on winning. Mastery of fundamental skills and the FUN of playing are essential to the development of lifelong interest in hockey.
Instructors include USA Hockey certified coaches and sometimes some of the players from the Texas Roadrunners or Texas A&M Hockey Team.
Each session will include 45-60 minutes of small-area drills and games.
The Learn To Play Program was designed for skaters to learn the basic skills required to play the game of hockey, develop an understanding of basic teamwork through participation in a variety of activities and adapted game situations, have fun while playing hockey and engaging in physical activity, create and refine basic motor skills, be introduced to the concepts of cooperation and fair play.
Prior to the First Day, ensure you have all of your equipment and know how to put the equipment on properly. If rental equipment is needed, coordinate with the Hockey Director beforehand to ensure BVHC has what you need in stock.
On The First Day: When you arrive at the arena, please proceed to either the lobby or the assigned locker room to get dressed. Estimate about 15 minutes to get on all of your gear. We recommend bringing a pre-filled water bottle. Meet your coach on the bench adjacent to the ice when you are ready to go.