Recreational hockey lessons
Recreational hockey lessons
Learn to play the great Canadian sport of hockey. We'll teach you the basic fundamentals of the game focusing on skating, drills and non-competitive scrimmages. Lessons are at select arenas only.
Benefits of hockey lessons
- Build self-confidence
- Improve muscular strength, bone density, cardiovascular health and overall flexibility
- Enhance coordination, balance and body awareness
- Learn how to be a team player in a non-competitive supportive environment
- Make friends with a like-minded interest
- Learn a new lifelong activity
Fall registration dates
Due to repair closures and annual maintenance and cleaning, registration has been split into two waves. Facilities currently closed for repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
- Wave 1 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in September.
- Wave 2 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in October but could change based on reopening dates.
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of hockey lessons
You can register online, in person at our Aquatic facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800 (option 1).
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Kids will learn the basics of hockey through drills, activities and scrimmages in this non-competitive program. Players will improve their skating skills and learn how to pass, shoot and handle the puck.
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisite: Skating lessons 3 or equivalent. Must be able to skate forwards, backwards and stop.
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Goalies of all ages will get extra practice time on the ice to further their skills. Although there are no dedicated goalie drills or lessons, players with similar skills from hockey lessons will take shots for you to practice stopping, catching and handling the puck.
Ages: 6+
Prerequisite: Must be able to skate forwards, backwards and stop in goalie equipment.
About our hockey instructors
Our instructors have strong hockey backgrounds. Some may also hold certificates from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), Hockey Certification and/or Nationally recognized HIGH FIVE Certification.
All our instructors hold current Intermediate First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level “C” and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
What are hockey lessons like?
On the first day of classes, participants will be assessed on their abilities. This ensures their progress throughout the session is optimized.
Our instructors teach the sport of hockey through drills and non-competitive scrimmages that teach basic passing, shooting and puck handling skills.
Participants come with full gear and equipment to ensure the experience is safe for all.
Specific viewing areas are provided for parents to watch while lesson is in progress.
Come prepared
We recommend you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to lesson start time to be dressed and prepared for the lesson.
Full gear is required for hockey lessons including:
- Hockey helmet - helmet must be Canadian Safety Association (CSA) approved. Hockey helmet with full face cage is mandatory. Bicycle helmets are NOT permitted
- Lace-up Hockey skates - Ensure skates are sharpened (new skates do not come sharpened). Skates with buckles are not recommended
- Mouth guard
- Neck protection/guard
- Shin guards
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Gloves
- Pelvic Protection
- Socks
- Sweater/jersey
- Stick
- Refer to participant skate & helmet recommendations found at calgary.ca/recreationforms under skating, and view our equipment videos for additional information on helmets, skates & Hockey equipment
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