Intro to Hockey
Take your child’s first step into hockey with our beginner-friendly Intro to Hockey program. Designed around USA Hockey’s ADM principles, this session introduces the beginner level skills of ice skating and basic hockey skills.
This program is ideal for skaters who are ready to progress beyond Learn to Skate and begin their hockey journey. Prior skating experience is recommended but not required. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, players are grouped by age and skill level.
Ages
Introduction to Hockey
4-12 years old
When
Sundays starting July 26th, 2026
through August 23rd, 2026
Intro-Beginner: 1-2pm
Into-Advanced: 2-3pm
Where
Woodman's Sports & Convention Center
2510 Milton Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545
Practices
- July 26th
- August 2nd
- August 9th
- August 16th
- August 23rd
Who Runs Intro
Matt Bloomquist
JYH 6U Coordinator
mattbloomquist2504@gmail.com
Luke Steurer
JYH Girls Coordinator
girls@janesvilleyouthhockey.com
Intro Beginner vs Advanced
Intro-Beginner: for players with one or less prior Intro to Hockey sessions.
Intro-Advanced: for players with more than one prior Intro to Hockey sessions.
Equipment
All required hockey equipment will be provided through Janesville Youth Hockey, with the exception of a stick, which families will need to supply. Participants will be able to pick up and get fitted for equipment on the first day of practice, April 12th, 2026. Additional equipment handouts will be communicated with the players via email on file. You may contact the JYH equipment committee to set up alternative arrangements at equipment@janesvilleyouthhockey.com
Learn To Skate Program
JYH strongly encourages any new hockey players to take ice skating lessons prior to trying hockey. This helps ensure kids have a more positive experience learning to play hockey. The Learn To Skate program is not affiliated with JYH.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Intro to Hockey player need to know how to ice skate in order to sign up? It is not required but it is highly encouraged that Intro to Hockey players have some ice skating experience.
Can I go out on the ice with my hockey player? JYH encourages volunteer coaches. JYH asks that any person wishing to go out on the ice with their hockey player know how to ice skate. If you wish to go out on the ice with your hockey player, you will need your own helmet and ice skates. JYH does not provide helmets and ice skates for on ice volunteers. Helmets are required and no exceptions are made per USA Hockey rules.
2026 Summer Intro To Hockey
Summer Intro to Hockey starts July 26th and is every Sunday until August 23rd, 2026.
Intro to Hockey-Beginner: for players new to ice skating with one or less intro to hockey sessions.
Intro to Hockey-Advanced: for players with more than 1 intro to hockey sessions.
Times:
Intro to Hockey-Beginner: 1-2pm
Intro to Hockey-Advanced: 2-3pm
Fees:
Players: $100
Equipment Deposit of $250 billed only if equipment is not returned.
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