Learn to Play (LTP) - Adult

Run by "Maryville University Hockey Center' sponsored by the Chesterfield Hockey Association (our facility owner & operator), the Adult Learn to Play - Hockey Program is a fun way to get introduced to the sport of ice hockey. Our goals are to develop a fun learning experience while teaching the basics of the sport of hockey. We will cover both skating and puck skills.

NOTE: We do require you to be able to stop, start, and skate the distance of the ice before signing up. Since the fundamentals of playing hockey involve skating, we want to make sure everyone who has an interest in playing are starting off correctly with the tools to succeed.

• Prerequisite: Must be able to stop, start and skate the distance of the ice before signing up.
• Required: Full hockey gear is required

Maryville University Hockey Center

18383 Chesterfield Airport Rd

Chesterfield, MO 63005

(Located directly behind the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel)

Questions

• Please reach out to Information@MaryvilleUHC.com if you have any questions.

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Isn’t Ice Hockey Expensive?

We know there is a perception that hockey can be expensive. While the cost of ice per hour and hockey equipment drives much of this perception, the Maryville University Hockey Center wants to make sure every player who has an interest in trying out hockey, has that opportunity.

How Safe is Hockey?

While all sports include some level of risk, ice hockey is very safe if played in the correct manner. In Ice Hockey, players are required to wear protective gear that covers much of their body, so while the risk is not zero, it is greatly reduced.

Additionally all players are required to register and become a member with USA Hockey. Membership with USA Hockey includes insurance. Read more about USA Hockey Membership Benefits.

Will You Teach Me How To Skate?

While our program is certainly designed to help improve a skating abilities, we do require you to be able to stop, start, and go the distance of the ice before signing up. Since the fundamentals of playing hockey involve skating, we want to make sure everyone who has an interest in playing are starting off correctly with the tools to succeed.

What Equipment is Required?

Items required:

• Gloves
• Shin pads
• Pants
• Elbow pads
• Shoulder pads
• Bag
• Jersey
• Skates
• Stick
• Hockey Socks (to go over shin pads)
• Cup
• Helmet
• Mouth Guard

We recommend buying these items at Pure Hockey or Play it Again Sports.