The NHL and the NHLPA have partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning to provide a low-cost opportunity for kids to try hockey for the first time. During the 2022-23 hockey season, more than 800 boys and girls (age 5-10) will discover the sport of hockey for the first time through the Lightning Learn to Play Hockey Program. This program will be offered in multiple rinks throughout Florida.
The program will consist of eight (8) hour long on-ice training sessions over the course of eight (8) consecutive weeks. Children will receive their own complete set of CCM hockey equipment to keep as they progress into a next-step hockey program.
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Program Information
Head-to-toe equipment for registered participants. Each participant will receive the following new Lightning customized equipment to call their own:
In addition to the equipment provided, we recommend that you purchase a mouth guard and athletic supporter.
Upon completion of the Learn to Play program, participants will be able to keep the equipment.
Participants must have completed a Learn to Skate program at a local rink before signing up for the Lightning Learn to Play Program. Please find each rink's Learn to Skate program below
Host Rink | Rink Address | Registration |
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Clearwater Ice Arena | 13940 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 | Click here to Learn to Skate at Clearwater! |
Power Pole Arena | 6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 | SOLD OUT |
Ice Factory of Central Florida | 2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Click here to Learn to Skate at Kissimmee! |
Lakeland Ice Arena | 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 | Click here to Learn to Skate at Lakeland! |
RDV Ice Den | 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810 | Click here to Learn to Skate at RDV! |
Tampa Bay Skating Academy | 255 Forest Lakes Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Click here to Learn to Skate at TBSA! |
TGH ice Plex | 10222 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa, FL 33619 | Click here to Learn to Skate at TGH! |
2022-23 Learn to Play Sessions
Host Rink | Rink Address | Session | Day | Dates/Time | Cost | Registration |
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Advent Health Center Ice | 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | Spring '23 | Sunday | Begins March 19th at 3:30 pm | $250 | Click here to Learn to Play at Advent Health |
GIRLS ONLY - Advent Health Center Ice | 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 | Winter '23 | Thursday | Begins Jan. 12th at 7:15 pm | $250 | Click here for GIRLS ONLY Learn to Play at Advent Health |
Community First Igloo | 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207 | - | - | - | $150 | Click here to Learn to Play at Jacksonville |
Daytona Ice Arena | 2400 S Ridgewood Ave #63d, South Daytona, FL 32119 | - | - | - | $150 | Click here to Learn to Play at Daytona |
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex | 5309 29th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222 | Spring '23 | Saturday | Begins March 25th at 8:00 am | $250 | Click here to Learn to Play at Ellenton |
Ice Factory of Central Florida | 2221 Partin Settlement Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Winter '23 | Monday | Begins Jan. 23rd at 6:00 pm | $250 | Click here to Learn to Play in Kissimmee |
Lakeland Ice Arena | 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 | Spring '23 | Saturday | Begins March 25th at 8:00 am | $250 | Click here to Learn to Play at Lakeland |
Power Pole Arena | 6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614 | Spring '23 | Sunday | Begins April 2nd at 11:00 am | $250 | Click here to Learn to Play at Xtra Ice |
GIRLS ONLY - Power Pole Arena | 6910 Asphalt Ave Tampa FL 33614 | Spring '23 | Sunday | Begins April 2nd at 3:00 pm | $250 | Click here to Learn to Play with Girls Only |
TGH Ice Plex | 10222 Elizabeth Pl, Tampa, FL 33619 | Spring '23 | Friday | Begins March 24th at 7:00 pm | $250 | Click here to Learn to Play at TGH Ice Plex |
Has your child already completed the Lightning Made Learn to Play program and are you looking for what to do next? Join our Lightning Made Rookie League! Lightning Made Rookie League (LMRL) is a next steps program for young players who are preparing to participate in a local hockey league. LMRL is an 8-week program for ages 5-12 years old and is coached by Lightning Alumni and Staff. For more information, CLICK HERE.