Learn to Play Hockey (IP)
My daughter/son is interested in hockey, how do I get them started?
All skaters regardless of age who have basic skating skills will start with the OHC Learn to Play Hockey program.
This Program is designed to offer a fun and safe learning environment for beginner skaters where players focus on:
- The basic skills such as skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting
- Concepts of playing on a team
- Cooperation and fair play
- Develops coordination, balance, and fine motor skills
This program aims to instill an enjoyment of the game and a desire to continue to play the game at more advanced levels.
Season Information
The Learn to Play Hockey Initiation Program (IP) is a year-round program divided into 4 seasons :
Fall/Winter (primary) - 2 practice sessions a week (Monday evening and Saturday morning).
Spring/Summer -1 practice session a week (Tuesday or Thursday evening). Includes transition camps for 8U+
Requirements
All skaters must have basic skating skills prior to entering the Learn to Play Hockey Program. Completing Learn To Skate sessions at your local ice rink prior to entering Learn to Play Hockey program is highly recommended. Skaters graduate IP in the fall before they move on to any of the house, select, or travel programs in OHC.
Equipment: visit equipment 101 page under the resources tab for a complete list of required equipment and how to dress videos.
Register for Fall/Winter!
Sign up for our LTP season(s), and we will place your child in the appropriate practice session based on their age and development needs!
Fall Season
Fall LTP runs from 10/6- 11/14
45 min Monday nights and 1hr Saturday mornings *All birth years 2021+
Fall session registration: $300, sign up for both Fall and Winter now for $500!
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Winter Season
Winter LTP runs from 1/5- 3/14
45 min Monday nights and 1hr Saturday mornings *All birth years 2021+
Winter session registration: $300
*Each Player must register first with USA Hockey for the 2025-2026 season before completing the Learn to Play registration.
Jerseys and Socks
Jersey orders will be available in the registration process. You will have the option to purchase a white hockey jersey and/or hockey socks. The jerseys/socks will be available to pick up at Grover Ice during practice. If you order one week prior to the start of the season your jersey will be available the first day of practice.
If you need a jersey or socks and did not get one through the registration process, please email: ipmitedirector@omahahockey.net
INTERESTED IN COACHING
We are ALWAYS in need of IP Coaches. Please email the IP/Mite Director, Lindsay Mortensen at ipmitedirector@omahahockey.net if you would be willing to volunteer your time.
We can help direct you with what needs to be done to coach. If you have not already coached before this must be done before stepping on the ice.
OHC IP UTILIZES THE AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL (ADM)
ADM was created with the a core design that valued practices and proper training above all else.
The design of ADM stresses that practices can and should be fun, especially if the kids are all playing together and having a blast with a game that they love. The more they play it, the better chance that they’ll love it. And when you combine a passion for the game with increased puck time, kids will start to excel at it. Play, love, excel. That’s the ADM.
While in the development stages of ADM, it became apparent that critical areas in our system were neglecting kids at a very early age. All children progress through the same development stages and certain aspects of these stages must be addressed at the appropriate points along the development curve in order for our children to reach their potential. ADM provides maximum player development through age-appropriate structure and content.
Without developing skills and certain physical and mental attributes at the appropriate time, the long-term prospects of becoming a truly elite player diminish each day.
Play it Again - Hockey Gear for LTP
Shop Play It Again Sports - Omaha for all your NEW & USED hockey needs! Purchase your gear for the Learn to Play Hockey (IP) season & we will buy it back from you for ½ of original purchase price for in-store credit (must come back within 12 weeks of purchase, original receipt & reusable condition)
*Must show proof of OHC Learn To Play registration to qualify.
Fall/Winter Learn to Play 2025-2026
*Sign up for our LTP season(s), and we will place your child in the appropriate practice session based on their age and development needs!
FALL Session
Fall Learn to Play (IP)
10/6-11/24
45 min Monday Nights and 1 hour Saturday Morning
*All birth years 2021+
Winter Session
Winter Learn to Play (IP)
Register1/5-3/14
45 min Monday Nights and 1 hour Saturday Morning
*All birth years 2021+