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. Includes 6U mini mite program.
Spring/Summer -1 practice session a week. 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.
Registration is now open for our LTP Summer Session!
Sign up for our LTP season(s), and we will place your child in the appropriate practice session (including LTP transition camp) based on their age and development needs!
Summer Season
Summer LTP runs from 7/7- 8/25 1hr Monday Nights *All birth years 2020+
Summer LTP Transition Camp runs form 7/8- 8/26- 1hr Tuesday Nights *Birth years 2018 and older who have completed at least one season of OHC IP. This camp aims at getting skaters ready to transition out of IP and onto 8U+ house teams for the fall season.
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Summer session registration: $180
Jersey purchase available at time of registration
Jerseys and Socks
Jersey orders will be available in the registration process. You will have the option to purchase a Jr Mavs 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 the IP/Mite Director for assistance.
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.
Spring/Summer Learn to Play (IP) 2025
*Sign up for our LTP season(s), and we will place your child in the appropriate practice session (including LTP transition camp) based on their age and development needs!
Spring Session
Spring Learn to Play (IP)
3/31- 5/19 for 1hr on Monday Nights
*All birth years 2020+
Spring LTP Transition Camp
4/1- 5/20 for 1hr on Tuesday Nights
*Birth years 2018 and older who have completed at least one season of OHC IP. This camp aims at getting skaters ready to transition out of IP and onto 8U+ house teams for the fall season.
Summer Session
Summer Learn to Play (IP)
7/7- 8/25 for 1hr on Monday Nights
*All birth years 2020+
Summer LTP Transition Camp
7/8- 8/26 for 1hr on Tuesday NightsRegister
*Birth years 2018 and older who have completed at least one season of OHC IP. This camp aims at getting skaters ready to transition out of IP and onto 8U+ house teams for the fall season.
Spring/Summer LTP Transition
Spring LTP Transition Camp
runs from 4/1-5/20 on Tuesday nights for 1 hour.
Summer LTP Transition Camp
runs from 7/8-8/26 on Tuesday nights for 1 hour.
* These camps are for Birth years 2018 and older who have completed at least one season of OHC IP. These camps aim at getting skaters ready to transition out of IP and onto 8U+ house teams for the fall season.
Registration for one session is $180, both for $340.
Jersey purchase available at time of registration.