Intro to Hockey
Take your child’s first step into hockey with our beginner-friendly Learn to Play program. Designed around USA Hockey’s ADM principles, this class introduces the essential skills players need to grow confidently on the ice — from movement and coordination to basic puck handling and small-area gameplay.
This program is ideal for skaters who are ready to progress beyond Learn to Skate and begin their hockey journey. Prior skating experience is recommended. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, players are grouped by age and skill level.
Ages
Introduction to Hockey
4-12 years old
When
Saturdays starting January 3rd, 2026
through March 7th, 2026
Where
Woodman's Sports & Convention Center
2510 Milton Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545
Practices
- Saturday, Jan. 3 (12:40-1:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, Jan. 10 (10-10:50 a.m.)
- Saturday, Jan. 17 (10-10:50 a.m.)
- Saturday, Jan. 24 (10-10:50 a.m.)
- Saturday, Jan. 31 (12:40-1:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, Feb. 7 (12:40-1:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, Feb. 21 (12:40-1:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, Feb. 28 (12:40-1:30 p.m.)
- *Saturday, March 7 (12:10-1 p.m.) - Make-up Session. Only used if a previous session has been cancelled.
Who Runs Intro
Sign Up Link
Equipment
All required hockey equipment will be provided through Janesville Youth Hockey, with the exception of a stick, which families will need to supply. Participants will be able to pick up and get fitted for equipment on the first day (USA Hockey Try Hockey For Free Day); families should plan to arrive early (1-1.5 hours prior to session start) to allow time for proper sizing.
Learn To Skate Program
JYH strongly encourages any new hockey players to take ice skating lessons prior to trying hockey. This helps ensure kids have a more positive experience learning to play hockey. The Learn To Skate program is not affiliated with JYH.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Intro to Hockey player need to know how to ice skate in order to sign up? It is not required but it is highly encouraged that Intro to Hockey players have some ice skating experience.
Can I go out on the ice with my hockey player? JYH encourages volunteer coaches. JYH asks that any person wishing to go out on the ice with their hockey player know how to ice skate. If you wish to go out on the ice with your hockey player, you will need your own helmet and ice skates. JYH does not provide helmets and ice skates for on ice volunteers. Helmets are required and no exceptions are made per USA Hockey rules.
2025-26 Intro to Hockey
Winter Intro 2
January 3rd through March 7th, 2026
Sign up at
https://woodmanscenter.com/learn-to-play/
For more information contact:
Sean Goss: sgoss@woodmanscenter.com
Tony Thiry: tthiry@woodmanscenter.com
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