***Formerly known as Learn-To-Play***
 

Everett Cubs Beginner Hockey Program

The Everett Cubs Beginner Hockey Program is a non-competitive teaching program that follows the USA Hockey, American Development Model (ADM). All EYH Cubs Beginner ice times are held at the Everett Community Ice Rink. The EYH Cubs Beginner program is ongoing and schedules are available at the rink or on-line. Players can join the EYH Cubs Beginner program at any time during the season. All EYH Cubs Beginner participants must register with USA Hockey before starting. USA Hockey registration is free for players age 6 and younger. Once players successfully complete the required skills in the Everett Cubs Beginner Hockey Program, they are able to join the EYH Recreational League, a competitive hockey program under the guidelines of USA Hockey.

SUMMER Mini SESSION (2025) 4 weeks*
July 30th - August 20th
Hockey 1 / Hockey 2 & Late Starts (6:00pm-7:00pm)
(Wednesday Evenings)

FALL SEASON (2025)
September 20th - November 1st
Hockey 1 (9:05-9:50am)
Hockey 2 & Late Starts (9:50am-10:35am)
(Saturday Mornings)

WINTER SEASON (2025-2026)
November 15th - January  17th (NO SESSIONS ON 11/29, 12/27, 1/3)
Hockey 1 (9:05am-9:50am)
Hockey 2 & Late Starts (9:50am-10:35am)
(Saturday Mornings)

WINTER SEASON 2 (2025-2026)
January 31st - March  28th (NO SESSIONS ON 2/14 or 3/14)
Hockey 1 (9:05am-9:50am)
Hockey 2 & Late Starts (9:50am-10:35am)
(Saturday Mornings)

SPING SEASON (2026)
April 18th - June 6th
Hockey 1 (9:05am-9:50am)
Hockey 2 & Late Starts (9:50am-10:35am)
(Saturday Mornings)

SUMMER SEASON (2026)
June 18th - July 30th
Hockey1 / Hockey 2 & Late Starts (5:00pm-6:00pm)
(Thursday Evenings)

HOCKEY 1 - Cubs Beginner Hockey

Ages:  4-9
Prerequisite:  N/A (new skaters welcome)
Series Length:  7 sessions - 1x per week
Cost: $250

The objectives of Hockey 1 are centered around the fundamentals of ice skating. It’s important for beginner players to become comfortable on the ice, learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and how to hold a stick before moving onto Hockey 2.

HOCKEY 2 - Cubs Beginner hockey

Ages:  5-9
Prerequisite:  Hockey 1 or basic skating ability
Series Length:  7 Sessions - 1x per week 
Cost: $250

Hockey 2 is for players who have basic skating skills and are ready for more hockey. Hockey 2 follows the American Development Model guidelines which promote high activity through fun, station based practices and games. The objectives for Hockey 2 still mainly focus on skating skills, but also introduce puck play and safe body contact between players.

Cubs LATE START TO HOCKEY

Ages:  10+
Prerequisite:  N/A (new skaters welcome)
Series Length:  7 Sessions  -1x per week
Cost: $250

The objectives of Late Start To Hockey are centered around the fundamentals of ice skating. It’s important for beginner players at any age to become comfortable on the ice, learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and how to hold a stick before moving onto recreational hockey. Our Late Start program will prepare new players ages 10 and older to have the skating and puck handling skills to matriculate to full ice team hockey the following year. 

If you have any questions regarding the Everett Cubs Beginner Hockey Program please contact our Beginner Hockey Director - Zach Wegener- ltpdirector@everettyouthhockey.com

If you need to rent gear please reach out the Youth Hockey Partners of Everett at the following link. YHPEverett