Our Learn to Play, 6U and 8U programs are proudly sponsored by BIGGBY Coffee!

Our BIGGBY Learn to Play Hockey program is for ages 4-12 & is a a fun beginner experience that starts a life long passion for the sport of hockey.   

BIGGBY Coffee, KVHA and our partners continue to focus on growing the game and making Learn-to-Play, 6u and 8u hockey the most fun experience for the kids while building the next generation of youth coaches and players, and keeping the sport affordable for our families.  Utilizing the USA Hockey ADM structure allows for skill appropriate play, which maximizes puck touches and ice time.  

Our hockey family grows stronger and larger each season and we hope you will join us as we create lifelong friendships at the rink!

Players must be able to skate unassisted & stop in a controlled manner before registering for this program.  Over the course of the session, your children will continue learning to skate, stop, fall and get up, plus learn the basics of hockey and using a stick and puck while skating.   

All players must wear full hockey equipment to participate in this program - hockey skates, shin guards, padded pants,  chest/shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, a hockey helmet with a full cage, and a neck guard

One of the best way for kids to start playing is to borrow equipment from a sibling, neighbor, friend, or relative, it helps parents save money until they have to start buying new gear and it helps clear out someone else's storage space!! 

Our Learn to Play sessions can have up to 40 kids; they work as one large group with all of the coaches help, or they break out into smaller groups with one or two coaches at each station.  Hockey is a tough sport and repetitions are key to development.   Every practice will work on basic skills - skating, stopping, falling, getting up, stick and puck handling, hand eye coordination, listening, and more.   

We constantly evaluate players to determine who is ready to move to a team.   This is offered only if spots are available and the skill level is appropriate. 

2023-2024 BIGGBY Learn to Play Hockey Program  

players must be able to skate independently & know how to stop to enroll

BIGGBY LITTLE REBELS & RAVENS - Ages 4-8
BIGGBY JUNIOR REBELS & RAVENS - Ages 8-12

SESSIONS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 30
Saturdays 8am (approximate start time)
Full Season is approximately 18 sessions/weeks of hockey
Session #1:  Sept 30 through Nov 4
Session #2:  Nov 11 through Dec 16
Session #3:  Jan 6 through Feb 17
sessions are at the KV Ice House in Brighton


FULL SEASON no equipment $300
FULL SEASON w/Rental equipment $325
FULL SEASON w/NEW EQUIPMENT PACKAGE $400 - see below

6 WEEK SESSION - No equipment - $125
6 WEEK SESSION w/Rental equipment $150
  Additionally, all players must have a USA Hockey membership to be eligible for the 23-24 season.  You will need this USA Hockey # to complete registration. 

LITTLE REBELS NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROGRAM!

First time Little Rebels & Ravens players who register for the Full Season program are eligible to purchase a full set of Bauer player equipment through Perfect Edge !

Sets include everything you need - brand new hockey skates, shin guards, padded pants,  chest/shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, a hockey helmet with a full cage, a neck guard, a stick and a bag!!

The equipment is purchased through registration and once registered, you will receive a voucher that you will take to the Perfect Edge store inside the KV Ice House in Brighton to get your equipment prior to the start of the session. 

 Sizes are available for most kids age 4 to 8 years old!!  Depending on how quickly your child grows, the sets could last multiple seasons!

Registration Options

6 Week Session Only

$125 per session
  • For Ages 4-12
  • Must be able to skate Independently and know how to stop
  • Sessions are Saturday morning, 8am or 9am approximate start time

18 week Season Only

$300 for 18 week session
  • Same as the 6 week session plus...
  • 18 sessions of consistent ice time
  • Great preparation for team play next Fall

18 Week Season +Equipment

$400 per set plus an 18 week session of Learn to Play!
  • Includes everything -Skates to Helmet, Stick & Bag!
  • Sizes available for most kids age 4-8 years old
  • Upon registration a voucher will be emailed, take to Perfect Edge for pick up!

A LIMITED AMOUNT OF EQUIPMENT SETS ARE AVALABLE TO RENT EACH SEASON - $25 FEE FOR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT - RENTAL SETS DO NOT INCLUDE STICK OR SKATE - LIMITED AMOUNT OF HELMETS ARE AVAILABLE

 

WHY HOCKEY?

IT'S MORE THAN A GAME
Hockey develops life skills that build a foundation for a child's confidence, pride, focus and responsibility.
LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS
Starting with the bonds created in the locker room to the relationships formed on the ice, hockey creates friendships that last a lifetime.
SET UP FOR SUCCESS
Hockey's unique structure ensures that your child learns to love the game while promoting a healthy lifestyle, social wellness and mental well-being.
HOCKEY IS FUN
The encouraging environment hockey provides helps kids grow as both hockey players and people.
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LEARN TO PLAY COACHES

Our programs are 99% volunteer based and are only a success because of the outstanding efforts of our volunteer coaches. We are always looking for help on the ice for this program.

Our Director will ensure the overall program is organized at every session but the more coaches we have, the more that can be accomplished and the better support the players will receive.

At minimum, our Learn to Play assistant coaches must be registered with USA Hockey as a volunteer (or your adult league number will work), have completed Safesport Training and a background check.  Please send that to office@kvhockey.org

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