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 2026-2027 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 $265 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 Rink | Rink Address | Session | Day | Dates/Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Pole Arena | 6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614 | Fall '26 | Sunday | Session begins September 27th at 9:30 am | Click Here to join our Power Pole Rookie League |
| Clearwater Ice Arena | 13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 | Fall '26 | Saturday | Session begins October 24th at 9:00 am | Click Here to join our Clearwater Rookie League |
| AdventHealth Center Ice | 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | Fall '26 | Sunday | Session begins October 4th at 4:45 pm | Click Here to join our AdventHealth Rookie League |
| Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222 | Fall '26 | Saturday | Session begins October 3rd at 9:00 am | Click Here to join our Ellenton Ice Rookie League |
| Polk Athletic Complex | 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 | Fall '26 | Saturday | Session begins October 17th at 9:45 am | Click Here to join our Rookie League at PAC |
| Tampa Bay Skating Academy | 255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Winter '26 | Sunday | Session begins December 13th at 12:15 pm | Click Here to join our TBSA Rookie League |