🏒 1. Skating Fundamentals
Because skating is the foundation of inline hockey, early sessions focus heavily on:
Balance and stability
Forward and Backwards skating technique
Stopping safely
Turning and edge control
Power Skating
🥅 2. Basic Hockey Skills
Stick handling (puck control while stationary and moving)
Passing and receiving
Shooting basics
Puck Protection
Drills are designed to be engaging and age-appropriate.
🤝 3. Teamwork & Game Awareness
LTP programs teaches skating patterns which transfer into game play systems
Communication on the rink
Learning how to be part of a team is just as important as technical skill.
🎉 4. Fun & Confidence Building
A key goal of Learn to Play is to:
Build confidence
Encourage effort over perfection
Create a love of the game
Promote sportsmanship
Sessions are energetic, positive and designed to keep kids engaged.
📈 5. Gradual Progression
Learn to Play is not about rushing players into competition. Instead, it:
Allows players to develop at their own pace
Gives coaches time to assess readiness
Prepares players for Development or Competitive teams when appropriate