Lightning Made Learn to Play
Presented by Bloomin' Brands
Program Overview
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 2021-22 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.
Program Details & Registration
*Please review prior to registering your child
- To be eligible for the Lightning Learn to Play Program, children registering must be between the ages of 5-10
- The Lightning Learn to Play Program is intended for children who have not participated in an organized hockey program before. Children with their own hockey equipment and/or those who play/have played organized hockey in the past are ineligible.
Program Information
- The Lightning Learn to Play Program registration fee is $220 per child. This covers the cost of the eight instructor sessions, and full set of equipment (including skates).
- Participants must have completed a Learn to Skate program at a local rink before signing up for the Lightning Learn to Play Program.
Lightning Learn to Play
What's Included
Head-to-toe equipment for registered participants. Each participant will receive the following new Lightning customized equipment to call their own:
- Ice Hockey Helmet
- Shoulder Pads
- Elbow Pads
- Ice Hockey Skates
- Hockey Gloves
- Hockey Pants
- Shin Guards
- Customized Lightning Jersey
- Socks
- Stick
- Equipment Bag
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.
Where to Learn to Skate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Ice Arena | 13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 | Click here to Learn to Skate! |
| Ice Factory of Central Florida | 2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Click here to Learn to Skate! |
| 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 | Click here to Learn to Skate! |
| TGH Ice Plex | 10222 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa, FL 33619 | Click here to Learn to Skate! |
Where to Learn to Play
2021-22 Learn to Play Sessions
| Host Rink | Rink Address | Session | Day | Dates/Time | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Health Center Ice | 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | Winter | Sunday | Begins Jan. 9th at 3:15 pm | $220 | Click here to register |
| GIRLS ONLY - Advent Health Center Ice | 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | Winter | Sunday | Begins Jan. 9th at 3:15 pm | $220 | Click here to register |
| Clearwater Ice Arena | 13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 | Fall | Saturday | Begins October 2nd at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| Clearwater Ice Arena | 13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 | Winter | Saturday | Begins January 22nd at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| Daytona Ice Arena | 2400 S Ridgewood Ave #63d, South Daytona, FL 32119 | Winter | Saturday | TBD | $220 | Coming Soon! |
| Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222 | Fall | Saturday | Begins October 16th at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222 | Winter | Saturday | Begins February 26th at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| Ice Factory of Central Florida | 2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Winter | Monday | TBD | $220 | Coming Soon! |
| Lakeland Ice Arena | 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 | Fall | Saturday | Begins Oct. 23rd at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| Lakeland Ice Arena | 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 | Winter | Saturday | Begins January 8th at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| Power Pole Arena, Home of Xtra Ice | 6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614 | Winter | Sunday | Begins January 9th at 12:00 pm | $220 | Click here to register |
| Tampa Bay Skating Academy | 255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Winter | Sunday | Begins January 23rd at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| GIRLS ONLY - Tampa Bay Skating Academy | 255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Winter | Sunday | Begins January 23rd at 8:00 am | $220 | Click here to register |
| TGH Ice Plex | 10222 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa, FL 33619 | Winter | Saturday | Begins Nov. 6th at 9:45 am | $165 | Click here to register |
Next Steps to Learn to Play
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.