Our Learn to Skate (LTS) program is designed for children ages 4-6 years. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 60 participants. The program is primarily open to residents of the Trails West area, but if space allows, we will also accept registrations from those outside the TWHA area. To see if your community is within the Trails West area, please refer to our interactive map.

For insurance purposes, all participants must have Alberta Health Care coverage.

Coach Dave has been leading our Learn to Skate program for the past 10 years. He focuses on creating a fun, family-oriented environment where children can develop their skating skills, all while enjoying a hockey setting. This program is suitable for both beginners with little to no experience and children who are already comfortable on skates.

Each child must wear full hockey equipment (including a helmet and stick) for every ice time. Additionally, a parent or another family member must accompany the child on the ice, and they too must wear a helmet and skates.

We encourage active involvement from parents and extended family members, as it reinforces the idea that hockey is truly a family experience. Parents don’t need to be experienced skaters — many learn alongside their children! While many activities are designed for both parents and children, there will be some activities that are for kids only, particularly by January, once the children are skating comfortably on their own.