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About the Program and Participating Locations & Times

The Florida Panthers in conjunction with the NHL, NHLPA and USA Hockey will be hosting "Florida Panthers Learn To Play" for boys and girls ages 5-9. All registrants must be first time ice hockey participants and have never been registered with USA hockey. The program was developed in an effort to reduce cost barriers to ice hockey participation by providing free equipment. The Learn To Play program primary goal is to create the next generation of hockey players and fans who will remain engaged with the game throughout the rest of their lives.

Every participant will receive 6 weeks of on-ice training with Florida Panthers Alumni and USA Hockey Certified Coaches. Each participant will also be custom fitted for a full set of hockey equipment that they will use during the program and keep at the conclusion of the 6 weeks. 

The Florida Panthers Learn To Play curriculum is designed in conjunction with USA Hockey's "Gold Standard" which utilizes an age appropriate Long Term Athlete Development structure known as the American Development Model. This model ensures that the program structure is both fun AND effective.

No minimum experience is required to participate in the program. However, some previous on-ice experience such as a Learn to Skate class is highly recommended. Learn to Play is a one time experience.*

In order to guarantee on time delivery of equipment for the first day, all participants must be registered no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of the program.*

*Once equipment orders are placed refunds are unavailable and registrations are unable to be moved to future sessions.

For any questions, please email Leanne Judy at [email protected] or Matt Janusz at [email protected]

2023-24 Learn to Play Sessions

Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial

800 Northeast 8th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Week 1

  • Saturday, May 18th, 2024
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 2

  • Saturday, June 1st, 2024
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 3

  • Saturday, June 8th, 2024
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 4

  • Saturday, June 15th, 2024
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 5

  • Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 6

  • Saturday, June 29th, 2024
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex
Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial - Girls Session

800 Northeast 8th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Week 1

  • Saturday, May 4th, 2024
  • 2:45pm-3:45pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 2

  • Saturday, May 11th, 2024
  • 2:45pm-3:45pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 3

  • Saturday, May 18th, 2024
  • 2:45pm-3:45pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

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Week 4

  • Saturday, June 1st, 2024
  • 2:45pm-3:45pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 5

  • Saturday, June 8th, 2024
  • 2:45pm-3:45pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 6

  • Saturday, June 15th, 2024
  • 2:45pm-3:45pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex
Florida Panthers IceDen-Girls Session

3299 Sportsplex Dr.

Coral Springs, FL 33065

Week 1

  • Saturday April 27th, 2024
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 2

  • Saturday May 4th, 2024
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 3

  • Saturday May 11th, 2024
  • 8:00am-9:00am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 4

  • Saturday May 18th, 2024
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

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Week 5

  • Saturday June 1st, 2024
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 6

  • Saturday June 8th, 2024
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen
Florida Panthers IceDen 6

3299 Sportsplex Dr.

Coral Springs, FL 33065

Week 1

  • Wednesday, May 8th 2024
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 2

  • Wednesday, May 15th 2024
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 3

  • Wednesday, May 22nd 2024
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 4

  • Wednesday, May 29th 2024
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 5

  • Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 6

  • Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
  • 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen
Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

900 Peninsula Corp Cir

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Week 1

  • Monday, May 6th 2024
  • 6:15pm-7:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 2

  • Monday, May 13th 2024
  • 6:15pm-7:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 3

  • Monday, May 20th 2024
  • 6:15pm-7:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

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Week 4

  • Monday, June 3rd 2024
  • 6:15pm-7:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 5

  • Monday, June 10th 2024
  • 6:15pm-7:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Week 6

  • Monday, June 17th 2024
  • 6:15pm-7:15pm
  • Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center
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