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.

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 have 2 options to receive their equipment. You can attend one of 3 fittings to be held at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, VA or you can fill out an online fitting tutorial and ordering form. Fitting dates are TBD, will be announced soon.

Visit the Future Caps Learn To Play site at this LINK for more detail on the program. Visit this LINK to register with Future Caps. There will be a participation fee payable to Navy Youth Hockey Association of $269, which pays for ice time & coaching.

Registration opens August 16, 2021 and will close 10 business days prior to session start date, which is Saturday, September 11, 2021.

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.

Session 1: 10/2 from 9-10 AM
Session 2: 10/3 from 4:00-4:55 PM
Session 3: 10/9 from 9-10 AM
Session 4: 10/16 from 9-10 AM
Session 5: 10/23 from 9-10 AM
Session 6: 10/30 from 9-10 AM
Session 7: 11/6 from 9-10 AM
Session 8: 11/13 from 9-10 AM