The NHL and the NHLPA have partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning to provide a low-cost opportunity for kids to try hockey for the first time. During the 2020-21 hockey season, more than 800 boys and girls (age 5-10) will discover the sport of hockey for the first time through the Lightning Learn to Play Hockey Program. This program will be offered in multiple rinks throughout Florida.
The program will consist of eight (8) hour long on-ice training sessions over the course of eight (8) consecutive weeks. Children will receive their own complete set of CCM hockey equipment to keep as they progress into a next-step hockey program.
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Program Information
Head-to-toe equipment for registered participants. Each participant will receive the following new Lightning customized equipment to call their own:
In addition to the equipment provided, we recommend that you purchase a mouth guard and athletic supporter.
Upon completion of the Learn to Play program, participants will be able to keep the equipment.
Participants must have completed a Learn to Skate program at a local rink before signing up for the Lightning Learn to Play Program. Please find each rink's Learn to Skate program below
Host Rink | Rink Address | Registration |
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Power Pole Arena, Home of Xtra Ice | 6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614 | Click here to Learn to Skate! |
Tampa Bay Skating Academy | 255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Coming Soon! |
2020/21 Spring Learn to Play Session
Host Rink | Rink Address | Session | Day | Dates/Time | Cost | Registration |
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Advent Health Center Ice | 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | Spring | Sunday | Begins March 14th at 2:30 pm | $175 | Sold Out |
GIRLS ONLY - Advent Health Center Ice | 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | Spring | Sunday | Begins March 14th at 2:30 pm | $175 | Sold Out |
Clearwater Ice Arena | 13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 | Spring | Saturday | Begins April 10th at 9:00 am | $175 | Sold Out |
Daytona Ice Arena | 2400 S Ridgewood Ave #63d, South Daytona, FL 32119 | Spring | Saturday | Begins April 3rd at 9:00 am | $175 | Sold Out |
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222 | Spring | Saturday | Begins March 27th at 8:00 am | $175 | Sold Out |
Ice Factory of Central Florida | 2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Spring | Monday | Begins March 22nd at 6:00 pm | $175 | Sold Out |
Lakeland Ice Arena | 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 | Spring | Saturday | Begins Feb. 20th at 9:00 am | $175 | Sold Out |
Power Pole Arena, Home of Xtra Ice | 6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614 | Spring | Sunday | Begins March 28th at 12:00 pm | $175 | Sold Out |
RDV Sportsplex Ice Den | 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd Orlando, FL 32810 | Summer | Sunday | Begins July 11th at 11:30 am | $175 | Click here to register |
Tampa Bay Skating Academy | 255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Spring | Sunday | Begins March 28th at 9:15 am | $175 | Sold Out |
GIRLS ONLY - Tampa Bay Skating Academy | 255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Spring | Sunday | Begins March 28th at 9:15 am | $175 | Sold Out |
Has your child already completed the Lightning Made Learn to Play program and are you looking for what to do next? Join our Lightning Made Rookie League! Lightning Made Rookie League (LMRL) is a next steps program for young players who are preparing to participate in a local hockey league. LMRL is an 8-week program for ages 5-12 years old and is coached by Lightning Alumni and Staff. For more information, CLICK HERE.