Learn To Play

Learn to Play 26-27 Registration is OPEN!!

The Perfect Introduction to Hockey

The Natick Comets Learn to Play program is designed for boys and girls ages 4-10 who are new to hockey or looking to build confidence on the ice.

Through fun drills, games, and age-appropriate instruction, players develop skating skills, hockey fundamentals, teamwork, and a love for the game in a positive and supportive environment.

No hockey experience required.

Why Learn Hockey?

Hockey helps children build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and friendships while staying active and having fun.

The skills they learn on the ice often carry over into school, other sports, and everyday life.

We also have a great series of parent and coaching events and zoom sessions where we will help folks get oriented to the unique aspects of helping young kids get oriented to hockey, as well as go over how long-term athletic development in the sport of hockey works.

Questions / Need more information?

For questions about the program please reach out to Coach Lauren, lauren.thomson@natickcomets.com

Hockey Night in Natick (August 23)

This year's FREE Hockey Night in Natick event for the Learn to Play kids will take place on August 23 at Chase Arena at 1PM.

To register for that event, please go to our Hockey Night in Natick program page by clicking THIS LINK.

Questions? email lauren.thomson@natickcomets.com

See you there!

Ages

Boys and girls ages 4 - 10 years old.

Participants must be at least 4 years old at the session commencement date and must be able to work on his/her own in a large group setting.

When

Session 1: Sept 26 - Nov 22

(No Class 10/3, 10/17, 11/21)

Session 2: Dec 5 - Jan 30

(No Class 12/26-27)

Session 3: Jan 31 - Mar 27

(No Class 2/27)

Where

Practices take place at Chase Arena, and we also have a "Friday Night Lights" series of optional sheets at Babson throughout the season.

Cost

Each session is $285

FREE AND OPTIONAL BONUS SESSIONS + JAMBOREES

The three most important aspects of the learn to play years are having fun, time on ice, and making friendships. We have 26 free and optional BONUS sessions designed to maximize these aspects throughout the season for ANY Learn to Play player who signs up for any of our sessions:

These add 11 weekend sheets at Chase Arena, and 15 Friday night sheets at Babson, which will give LTP families multiple options for scheduling and attending:

Hockey Night in Natick (With Meteors):

8/23 (1PM @ Chase Arena)

Welcome Weekend (With Meteors):

8/29 @ 2PM (Chase Arena)

LTP Season Kickoff Jamborees:

9/12, 9/13, 9/19, 9/20 at Noon (Chase Arena)

LTP Thanksgiving Jamborees:

11/28 and 11/29 at Noon (Chase Arena)

LTP Xmas Jamborees:

12/26 and 12/27 at Noon (Chase Arena)

LTP Year End Jamborees:

3/28, 4/3, 4/4 at Noon (Chase Arena)

"Friday Night Lights" Shinny Series (with Meteors) at Babson (6PM)

9/11 - 10/30, 11/13 - 11/27, 3/5 - 3/26

Jersey & Equipment

A jersey is provided to each participant.

Please Note: Full hockey equipment is required for participation. All items should fit properly and be used correctly. Full hockey equipment includes: helmet, gloves, skates, shoulder pads, elbow pads, pants, shin guards, neck guard, jersey, socks, bag, jock/jill, and stick. (Check out our Equipment page for more information)