Girls Only Learn to Play

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Lightning Hockey Development | Ice Hockey Programs | Girls 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 VIEW AVAILABLE LEARN TO PLAY SESSIONS

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.

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 4: Girls ages 5-10 participate in the Tampa Bay Lightning Learn to Play hockey program at Power Pole Arena on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Learn to Play is a program that provides a unique opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to develop fundamental skills to help them succeed both on and off the ice.(Photo by Casey Brooke Lawson/Tampa Bay Lightning)

Where to Learn to Play

Participants are encouraged to have completed a Learn to Skate program before signing up for the Lightning Learn to Play Program. Please find available Girls Only Learn to Play program's below

Learn to Play

HOST RINKRINK ADDRESSSESSIONDAYDATES/TIMECOSTREGISTRATION
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!

Learn To Skate Programs

HOST RINKRINK ADDRESSSessionDayDates/TimeCostREGISTRATION
Girls Only - Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Spring '25SundayBegins on February 16th at 10:40 am$185Click here to Learn to Skate with the Lightning!
Girls Only - Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Summer '25SundayBegins on May 18th at 10:40 am$185Click here to Learn to Skate with the Lightning!