Rookie League

Growing youth hockey in Tampa Bay

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 4-12 years old and is coached by Lightning Alumni and Staff.

The 2025-2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Rookie League will be held on Saturdays and Sundays at 7 different rinks throughout the Tampa Area. This program will run 8 weeks at a time throughout the year.

All players must have their own equipment AND have completed a local rink or Lightning Learn to Play program.

Registration is $250 per player.

 

Each participant will receive:
-8 sessions consisting of 30 minutes of practice and 30 minutes of organized gameplay
-Rookie League jersey

registrations

Host RinkRink AddressSessionDayDates/TimeRegistration
Power Pole Arena6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614Winter '25SundayBegins December 7th at 8:45 amClick Here to join our Power Pole Rookie League
Clearwater Ice Arena13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760Spring '26SaturdayBegins March 7th at 9:00 amClick Here to join our Clearwater Rookie League
AdventHealth Center Ice3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544Winter '25SundayBegins December 7th 3:45 pmClick Here to join our AdventHealth Rookie League
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222Winter '25SaturdayBegins January 10th at 9:00 amClick Here to join our Ellenton Ice Rookie League
Lakeland Ice Arena3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815Winter '25SaturdayBegins November 8th at 9:45 amClick Here to join our Lakeland Rookie League
Tampa Bay Skating Academy255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677Winter '25SundayBegins December 7th at 11:15 amClick Here to join our TBSA Rookie League