Learn to Hockey Skate

The Learn To Hockey Skate program is a group skating curriculum designed to teach children the basics of skating to help prepare them to successfully move into our Learn To Play-Hockey 1 or Learn To Play-Tweens N Teens program. Skaters progress at their own rate and advance to the next level after skill mastery is demonstrated. Weekly classes are a combination of skill acquisition and practice sessions. There are two levels in this program. Skaters can also complete Learn to Skate Basic 1 and 2 classes instead of Learn to Hockey Skate to fulfill the prerequisite necessary to join Learn to Play – Hockey 1.

Fall 2024/Winter 2025 season

Location Season Start Date Priority Registration
(Returning Skaters)		 Open Registration Registration Link Schedules &
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Kirkland November 16 November 4, 10am November 7, 10am
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Renton November 16 & 17 November 4, 10am November 7, 10am
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Snoqualmie November 17 November 4, 10am November 7, 10am
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Snoqualmie
(January Start)		 January 6 & 8 November 23, 10am November 25, 10am
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program details

Participants should be comfortable on the ice without a parent/guardian and be able to stand up on their own without a skating aid (i.e. walker or wall).

8-10 week sessions, $39 per weekly 45-min class

Hockey gear is not recommended or needed. Bring your own helmet which is HIGHLY recommended for all participants. Recreational rental skates are included with your registration.

Skaters must complete and demonstrate the necessary skills to pass Learn to Hockey Skate – Level 2 or Learn to Skate Basic 2. Evaluations take place during the last two weeks of the session. Players must be evaluated and receive Coach recommendation to move to Learn To Play-Hockey 1.

frequently asked questions

Learn to Hockey Skate is part of our Youth Learn to Play hockey program, designed for children ages 4 through 17 to experience and learn the fundamentals of skating and playing hockey. Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about our Youth Learn to Play program.

Kids as young as four years old can begin their hockey journey in our Learn To Hockey Skate program. Our Learn To Play-Hockey 1 and Learn To Play-Hockey 2 programs are designed for kids 5-10 years old. We also have the Learn To Play-Tweens N Teens 1 and Learn To Play-Tweens N Teens 2 program that is designed for kids 11-17 years old.

Kids between the ages of 4-17 who have NEVER tried or played hockey can register and attend one of our 60-minute Learn To Play-Try Hockey Free events. These are offered one time per month and rotate between our three locations in Kirkland, Renton and Snoqualmie.

Children do not need to know how to skate to participate in one of our Try Hockey Free events. However, children do need to complete ONE of the following in order to register for a Learn To Play program:

Learn To Hockey Skate Level 2, -OR-
Learn To Skate (LTS) Level 2

There are two options for kids to explore to help meet the minimum Learn To Play program skating prerequisites.

Learn To Hockey Skate program – This program is taught by experienced hockey coaches and/or professional figure skating instructors.
Learn To Skate program – This program is taught by professional figure skating instructors.
Both programs provide sound fundamental skating instruction for both beginners and those that want to improve their skating.

Children registering for Learn To Hockey Skate do not need full gear.

Children registering for Learn To Play-Tweens N Teens must provide their own equipment.

Children registering for Learn To Play-Hockey 1 or Hockey 2, can rent the following equipment:

  • Hockey Helmet with Full Face Guard
  • Shoulder Pads
  • Elbow Pads
  • Hockey Pants
  • Shin Pads
  • Hockey Skates
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Hockey Stick

Other items needed:

  • Garter Belt or Jack/Jill Hockey Shorts with Velcro and sports protective cup
  • Thin hockey socks

Depending on the program some, or all, of the following gear may be needed:

  • Neck Guard
  • Mouth Guard

Sno-King has several sessions for each Learn to Play program throughout the year and players may join at any time with a pro-rated fee if space is available. The length of each session varies.

You can register for Learn to Play-Hockey 1 here.

Depending on their age and ability, players can move on to our youth hockey program. Evaluations are conducted and recommendations are made by the Learn to Play-Hockey 1, Hockey 2 or TNT coaches as to what is the next step for your player. For additional information about all the youth hockey programs available at Sno-King, including our Select and Recreation teams, visit the Youth Hockey Programs page.

I think that was the funnest thing I’ve ever done. I can’t wait for the next class! I LOVED that!

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