Learn to Skate/Play
Greater Lowell Youth Skating Association (GLYSA) runs a "Learn to Skate/Play" program for aspiring young hockey players to get onto the ice and learn basics of skating, stopping, and using a hockey stick. Previous skating experience is not necessary, your child will learn to skate and progress into hockey drills with a stick and puck.
GLYSA offers 2 separate registration programs for the Learn to Skate/Play Program:
- Full Season = 24 Weeks of instructional learn to skate and play hockey - The cost of the Full Season is $300 and is due prior to your child's 1st practice.
- Individual Session = 6 Weeks of instructional learn to skate and play hockey - The cost of the Each Session is $75 and is due prior to your child's 1st practice.
Ages
Learn to Skate/Play is appropriate for players ages 4-12 if they have not played organized hockey before.
When
The first session begins late September and runs for 6 weeks, 3 additional 6 week sessions run through early March.
Where
Practices are held at the Janas Rink in Lowell, MA.
Practices
The Learn to Skate/Play program practices weekly at 10:00am on Saturdays.
EQUIPMENT
Players will need at a minimum: skates, a hockey helmet with cage, gloves and a stick.
Recommended equipment: shin pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, chest protector.
Jerseys
Players are provided a practice jersey on their first day of practice.
2024-25 Session 2
Learn To Play Session 2 is the second 6 week long session of our program, starting in November. Tuition cost is $75 for 6 weeks of instruction. This season starts on Saturday 11/9/24 and ends on Saturday 12/14/24.
Register2024-25 Session 3
Learn To Play Session 3 is the third 6 week long session of our program, starting in December. Tuition cost is $75 for 6 weeks of instruction. This session starts on Saturday 12/21/24 and ends on Saturday 1/25/25.
Register2024-25 Full Season
Register for the 2024-25 Full Season here. Tuition cost is $300 for 24 weeks of instruction. Season starts on Saturday 9/28/24 and ends on Saturday 3/8/25.
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