Learn to Play
Learn to Play is a program that provides a unique opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to develop fundamental skills to help them succeed both on and off the ice. Created jointly by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL). Learn to Play’s goal is to inspire youth and welcome more families into the hockey community.
The New York Rangers at Lakeside
Learn to Play Hockey for Beginners or The Rookie League!
Learn to Play – Children learn skating, stickhandling, passing and shooting in a series of 10 one-hour lessons. And that’s not all – FIRST-TIME participants get an exclusive FREE hockey equipment set, tailored perfectly for a young athlete
Rookie League – In this 10-week program, skaters translate newly-learned skills to game play during a weekly one-hour session. The program features one practice session and one cross ice game each week (cross-ice games reduce the ice surface, so skaters get more touches on the ice). Each skater receives his or her very own Junior Rangers Jersey.
All classes are for players aged 5 to 12.
Schedule and Cost
Session 1, Eight Weeks
For skaters ages five to 12
Sundays, 5:00-6:00 pm
November 2 to January 11, 2026
$295 (class and gear)
Registration is open now for Session 1. Click the link below to register:
Junior Rangers @ Lefrak Center at Lakeside (2025-26)
Session 2, Eight Weeks
For skaters ages five to 12
Sundays, 5:00-6:00 pm
January 18 to March 22
$295 (class and gear)
Registration for Session 2 will open in December.
Here’s a List of Equipment Provided by The NY Islanders and Supplied by Pure Hockey
Hockey helmet with a cage
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Hockey gloves
Hockey stick
Hockey pants
Shin guards
Skates
Jersey
Socks
Equipment bag
For additional information about the supplied gear (there’s a picture of each item, to show you what your skater will be wearing)
Participants skate at their own risk, and the facility staff are not responsible for injuries.
Missed activities, reservations or sessions of any kind cannot be transferred to another session, rescheduled, credited or refunded for any reason (including due to COVID-19 and/or quarantining) unless cancelled by LeFrak Center at Lakeside. Your registration or purchase guarantees you a space in the session regardless of your attendance.
Please be sure of your purchase. We do not offer credits, transfers or refunds for any reason. No exceptions.
Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone for any reason.
This and all programming is subject to change or cancellation without prior notice
Any questions about the program? Send an email to skatingschool@lefraklakeside.com
Register Now:
Junior Rangers Rookie League @ Lefrak Center at Lakeside (2025-26)
Learn to Play Hockey with the NY Islanders
The Future Islanders program gives children ages 5-12 an introduction to the exciting game of hockey and serves as a transition program for first-time players interested in playing in a house league.
Beginner, intermediate skaters learn basic skating skills, stick and puck handling, plus play in a weekly scrimmage. You don’t need any experience, just the desire to learn hockey and have fun while you learn!
Kids, Do You Want to Play Hockey?
The NY Islanders Learn to Play Hockey Program is Just the Thing!
We love hockey and we want everyone to love it as much as we do!
Join the NY Islanders Learn to Play Hockey program and learn exactly what you need to play hockey and have fun while you’re learning.
For children ages five to 12, who are beginners (no skating or hockey experience needed) or intermediate skaters (some skating and hockey experience).
Our professional coaches will work with skaters to help them acquire the skills they need to eventually join a real hockey team.
Best of all, the NY Islanders provides all the gear you need to play!
Schedule and Cost
Session 1, Eight Weeks
For skaters ages five to 12
Sundays, 5:00-6:00 pm
November 2 to January 11, 2026
$295 (class and gear)
Registration is open now for Session 1. Click the link below to register:
Session 2, Eight Weeks
For skaters ages five to 12
Sundays, 5:00-6:00 pm
January 18 to March 22
$295 (class and gear)
Registration for Session 2 will open in December.
Here’s a List of Equipment Provided by The NY Islanders and Supplied by Pure Hockey
Hockey helmet with a cage
Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Hockey gloves
Hockey Stick
Hockey Pants
Shin guards
Skates
Jersey
Socks
Equipment bag
For additional information about the supplied gear (there’s a picture of each item, to show you what your skater will be wearing), click the link below:
https://www.learntoplay.nhl.com/equipment/
Any questions about the program? Send an email to skatingschool@lefraklakeside.com
Some Additional Things to Know
Participants skate at their own risk, and the facility staff are not responsible for injuries.
All players must sign and submit the rink waiver prior to their first game. The link is below:
Missed activities, reservations or sessions of any kind cannot be transferred to another session, rescheduled, credited or refunded for any reason (including due to COVID-19
and/or quarantining) unless cancelled by LeFrak Center at Lakeside. Your registration or purchase guarantees you a space in the session regardless of your attendance.
Please be sure of your purchase. We do not offer credits, transfers or refunds for any reason. No exceptions.
Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone for any reason.
This and all programming is subject to change or cancellation without prior notice
Any questions? Reach out to hockey@lefraklakeside.com or call 718-340-3312.