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Learn to Play Hockey

Interested in Learning to Play Hockey?

Navy Youth Hockey Association has partnered with the Washington Capitals to allow players and parents new to hockey to discover if the game is for them by helping offset some of the start-up costs by offering learn to play hockey lessons and an equipment package at a deeply discounted rate.

Click on the Image Below for More Information on Future Caps Learn to Play 2024-2025


What's Included:

Each participant will become a member of Navy Youth Hockey Association, receive eight weeks of on-ice hockey instruction, as well as receive complimentary head-to-toe equipment from CCM:

  • Hockey helmet with a cage
  • Shoulder pads
  • Elbow pads
  • Hockey pants
  • Shin guards
  • Hockey gloves
  • Hockey skates
  • Hockey stick
  • Jersey & socks
  • Equipment bag

In addition to the equipment provided, we recommend that you purchase a neck guard, mouth guard and athletic supporter. 

Participants will order equipment online and equipment will be shipped directly to the home.

How to Sign Up:

Visit the Future Caps Learn To Play site at this LINK for more detail on the program.

There are 2 Spring 2023 programs available - a co-ed program (LINK) & a girls-only program (LINK).

There will be a participation fee payable to Navy Youth Hockey Association of $269 (+ a processing fee), which pays for ice time & coaching.

Registration is open now and will close March 4, 2023.

The program provides FREE head-to-toe equipment for your child to keep as they continue exploring youth hockey. 

Participants in Future Caps Learn To Play must be 5-9 years old at the first on-ice session.

FAQ

Future Caps Learn To Play Sessions For New Players (Winter 2024) - CO-ED SESSION

Saturday November 16, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

Sunday November 17, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday November 23, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday November 24, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday December 7, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday December 8, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday December 14, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday December 15, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Future Caps Learn To Play Sessions For New Players () - GIRLS-ONLY SESSION

2024-2025 dates TBD