Learn to Play is run by our highly experienced LTP staff and introduces kids to the sport of ice hockey in a fun, non-competitive program. No skating instruction is necessary to participate in Learn to Play. Our certified, on-ice coaches help kids learn the basics of hockey, including skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting skills. Additionally, more experienced players from Affton teams volunteer their time to help the children learn and have fun. LTP is open to kids of all ages, but participants typically range in age from 3 to 12 years old.

Affton offers rental equipment for Learn to Play participants so players can try hockey without the financial commitment of purchasing equipment. Families pay a small deposit that is returned to them when the gear is returned to us. All participants also receive a jersey.

LTP participants skate every Sunday afternoon from October to March, with the exception of some holidays, for a total of 20 weekends.

Rental equipment is available for Learn to Play participants. Rental equipment is free, but a deposit of $150 is required. The check will not be cashed unless the rental equipment is not returned by the designated return date. The check will be shredded unless other arrangements are made.

Players receive:
Helmet with face mask
Gloves
Pants
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Shin pads
Practice jersey

Players supply or purchase:
Skates (Affton has some skates that may be included in rental but does not guarantee all participants will receive skates.)
Socks
Shock jock
Mouth guard
Stick
Tape

Registration Page – CLICK HERE

Affton’s 6U ADM program closely follows the guidelines set forth by USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM). Our objectives include nurturing a love of the game at an early age and emphasizing fundamentals including skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. Station-based practices are utilized to maximize learning and to capture the attention of our young boys and girls.

Players are evaluated and assigned to skill-appropriate teams. Games are played on a cross-ice rink against other local organizations. Teams also participate in local weekend tournaments called Jamborees with other local youth hockey organizations.

The 6U ADM season includes:

• 24 practice ice touches
• 10 game ice touches
• 4 Jamboree tournaments (4 games or 2 hours per Jamboree, all local)
• Game jersey and socks

ADM is offered as part of Affton’s Fall/Winter session starting in August and continuing through March. 

For more information about USA Hockey’s ADM, please visit www.usahockey.com/ADMKids.

Registration Page – CLICK HERE