Learn to Skate: 

Nashoba Youth Hockey's Learn to Skate program is a 10-week course designed for boys and girls ages 3-14 who are looking to either learn to skate or to improve their skating skills.  No previous skating experience is required.  Participants will learn basic skating skills including stance, stopping and proper stride.  As students progress, they will learn more advanced techniques including backwards skating, crossovers, edge work and acceleration.  Skaters are initially evaluated and grouped according to their skill level.  Skaters are continuously evaluated and reassigned when ready for the next group. 

Learn to Skate Session 1 

Dates: Begins Sunday October 14th 2018 and runs for 10 consecutive Sundays
Time:  3:30pm to 4:30pm 
Location: Nashoba Valley Olympia in Boxborough 
Cost: $150

Click here to register.

Equipment Needed for Learn to Skate:

• Hockey helmet with cage (mandatory)
• Skates
• Knee pads
• Elbow pads
• Strong waterproof protective gloves/mittens (hockey gloves recommended). 

 If your child is a first time skater, you may wish to bring a skating frame, two connected milk crates or a folding chair for balance.

Important: All skaters of every age must register with USA Hockey by clicking here before signing up for any programs offered through Nashoba Youth Hockey. There is a separate fee for USA Hockey membership for all skaters ages 6 and older. 

For more information please contact Initiation Programs Director: Amy Lowe

email:  

phone:  978.692.7321

Learn to Play Hockey:

Nashoba Youth Hockey's Learn to Play program is a 10-week course designed for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 who are looking to learn the game of hockey and develop their hockey skills. Based on the American Development Model (ADM) used by USA Hockey, participants will learn the basic skills of hockey including stick handling, passing, shooting, skating skills and team work.  Prior skating skills are required.  The program is designed for skaters who have not previously been and are not currently on a hockey team.  

Learn to Play Hockey Session 1

Dates: Begins Saturday October 13th 2018 and runs for 10 consecutive Saturdays
Time: 7:40am to  8:40am
Location: Skate 3 Ice Arena in Tyngsboro. 
Cost: FREE for residents of Westford, Littleton and Tyngsboro.*  (Note: The payment system will ask for payment and residents of these 3 towns should opt to not pay.  Please contact Coach Amy with any issues.)

Cost for residents of other towns is $200.  All participants will receive a Nashoba Youth Hockey jersey. 

Enrolmment will be capped at 60 students to ensure an optimal coach to player ratio. 

*Special thanks to the Cheever Grant for enabling us to offer this program for free. 

Click here to register.

Equipment Needed for Learn to Play Hockey:
All skaters need the following:

• Hockey helmet with cage (mandatory)
• Skates
• Hockey stick
• Protective gloves
• Knee pads
• Elbow pads
• Shoulder pads
• Hockey socks
• Hockey pants
• Protective cup (boys).  

Please contact us if you require loaner equipment.

Participants in Learn to Play Hockey must already know how to skate.

Important: All players of every age must register with USA Hockey by clicking here before signing up for any programs offered through Nashoba Youth Hockey. There is a separate fee for USA Hockey membership for all skaters ages 6 and older. 

For more information please contact Initiation Programs Director: Amy Lowe

email:  

phone:  978.692.7321

Boston Bruins Academy

Nashoba Youth Hockey is excited to partner with the Boston Bruins and Pure Hockey to share our passion for hockey with the next generation of hockey players. For a registration fee of $100, the program includes a full set of CCM equipment (skates, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hokcey pants, shin guards, jersey, socks, stick, helmet, equipment bag) valued at $500 retail, a professional personalized fitting, and four weeks of on-ice instruction led by certified coaches.

Equipment fittings will take place at the six stops of the 2018 Bruins Fan Fest Tour in August and at designated Pure Hockey locations in September. Following the fitting, the gear will be shipped and delivered to participants between August 23 and September 14.

Session Details:  

Dates: October 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th 

Time: 4:45pm

Location: Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxboro

Eligibility: 

The program is available to boys and girls ages 4-9.  Children that have registered with a USA Hockey association or have previously completed this program are not eligible.  All participants must be able to skate on their own, unaided. Those who are not yet skating on their own should enroll in Nashoba Youth Hockey's separate Learn to Skate program.  

Registration opens Thursday July 19th at 10am.  

For more details and to register, please visit the Bruins Academy .  For any questions, please  contact Amy Lowe, NYH Director of Initiation programs at