Lightning Learn to Play

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Lightning Hockey Development | Ice Hockey Programs | Learn to Play
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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 2024-2025 hockey season, more than 800 boys and girls (age 5-10) will discover the sport of ice 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 hockey equipment to keep as they progress into a next-step hockey program.

Program Details & Registration

  • 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 ice hockey program before. Children with their own hockey equipment and/or those who play/have played organized ice hockey in the past are ineligible. Those who have already completed the Lightning Learn to Play Program are also ineligible.

Program Information

  • The Lightning Learn to Play Program registration fee is $299 per child. This covers the cost of the eight instructor sessions, and full set of equipment (including skates).
  • Participants are encouraged to have completed a Learn to Skate program at a local rink before signing up for the Lightning Learn to Play Program.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAM TODAY!

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
  • Neck Guard
  • Shoulder Pads
  • Elbow Pads
  • Ice Hockey Skates
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Hockey Pants
  • Shin Guards
  • Customized Lightning Jersey
  • Hockey Socks
  • Hockey Stick
  • Equipment Carrying 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.

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Where to Learn to Play

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 available Learn to Play program's below

Learn to Play

HOST RINKRINK ADDRESSSESSIONDAYDATES/TIMECOSTREGISTRATION
Advent Health Center Ice3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544Spring '25SundayBegins February 23rd at 3:30 pm$299Click here to Learn to Play at Advent Health Center Ice
Clearwater Ice Arena13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760Spring '25SaturdayBegins February 1st at 8:00 am$299Click here to Learn to Play at Clearwater Ice Arena
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222Spring '25SaturdayBegins February 1st at 8:00 am$299Click here to Learn to Play at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
Ice Factory of Central Florida2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744Winter '24-'25MondayBegins January 13th at 6:00 pm$299Click here to Learn to Play at Ice Factory of Central Florida
Ice Factory of Central Florida2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744Spring '25MondayBegins June 9th at 6:00 pm$299Click here to Learn to Play at Ice Factory of Central Florida
Lakeland Ice Arena3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815Spring '25SaturdayBegins February 22nd at 8:00 am$299Click here to Learn to Play at Lakeland Ice Arena
Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614Spring '25SundayBegins on February 23rd at 8:45 am$299Click here to Learn to Play at Power Pole Arena
Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614Summer '25SundayBegins on May 18th at 8:45 am$299Click here to Learn to Play at Power Pole Arena
GIRLS ONLY - Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614Spring '25SundayBegins on February 23rd at 11:25 am$299Click here to Learn to Play with Girls Only!
GIRLS ONLY - Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614Summer '25SundayBegins on May 18th at 11:25 am$299Click here to Learn to Play with Girls Only!
Tampa Bay Skating Academy255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677Spring '25SundayBegins February 23rd at 8:00 am$299Click here to Learn to Play at Tampa Bay Skating Academy
TGH Ice Plex10222 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa, FL 33619Spring '25FridayBegins February 21st at 7:00 pm$299Click here to Learn to Play at TGH Ice Plex

Learn To Skate Programs

HOST RINKRINK ADDRESSREGISTRATION
Clearwater Ice Arena13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760Click here to Learn to Skate at Clearwater!
Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Click here to Learn to Skate with the Lightning!
Power Pole Arena - Girls Only6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Click here to Learn to Skate with the Lightning!
Ice Factory of Central Florida2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744Click here to Learn to Skate at Kissimmee!
Lakeland Ice Arena3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815Click here to Learn to Skate at Lakeland!
RDV Ice Den8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810Click here to Learn to Skate at RDV!
Tampa Bay Skating Academy255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677Click here to Learn to Skate at TBSA!
TGH ice Plex10222 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa, FL 33619Click here to Learn to Skate at TGH!

Next Steps to Learn to Play

Has your child already completed the Tampa Bay Lightning Learn to Play program and are you looking for what to do next? Join our Tampa Bay Lightning Rookie League! The Tampa Bay Lightning Rookie League (TBLRL) is a next steps program for young players who are preparing to participate in a local hockey league. TBLRL is an 8-week program for ages 5-12 years old and is coached by Lightning Alumni and Staff. For more information, CLICK HERE.

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