Registration for 2026-2027 Learn-to-Play is now open!
TOP Hockey Club
Learn-to-Play Program
The TOP Hockey Learn-to-Play program is one of the only programs that combines professional coaching and high-quality development with an efficient, ski-friendly hockey schedule. Our program provides a perfect introduction for beginner players to improve their skills in a fun, engaging environment, with the goal of moving to the U7 Development program for the following season.
Our coaches focus on athletic literacy (agility, balance, coordination), hockey fundamentals (striding, turning, stopping, passing, shooting), and gameplay (spacing, teamwork, decision-making). The pace is upbeat and the format is designed to build confidence while keeping kids moving from start to finish. It’s the perfect starting place for brand-new players and a great tune-up for active kids who want to try something new.
Program Details (2026-2027)
| Weekly Program | Birthyears | Full Season | Cost (Per Session) | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays 6:00–7:00pm @ UCC | 2020–2022 | Sep–Apr | $1,100 (Full Season) | CLICK HERE |
- TOP Hockey Practice Jersey
- Outdoor Winter Classic Game — players are able to attend an exclusive outdoor game day, every second Sunday from December to March!
- Professional Coaches — certified non-parent coaches and full-time Technical & Admin staff.
- Season Photos — individual & team photos available for digital download.
- Ski-Friendly Schedule — no sessions on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sunday mornings to allow for skiing on weekends.
- Monthly Games Week — small-sided games with smaller nets, often 3v3 or 4v4.
- Play · Teach · Compete Model — a modern development framework that blends game-based learning, innovative session design, and purposeful skill development.
- Skill-Based Groups — players are grouped based on skill to provide appropriate coaching and feedback to each group.
- TOP Hockey Player Pathway — LTP players have an exclusive pathway to the Jr. Titans (U7) Development Program.
All players must wear full hockey equipment: CSA-approved helmet with cage, neckguard, skates, gloves, shoulder and elbow pads, jock/jill, pants, shin pads, socks, and a stick.
This is not a Learn-to-Skate program. Players should be able to get up independently, move on skates without assistance, feel comfortable on the ice without a parent, and be able to move around the ice without support.
Per Hockey Canada rules, players may only be registered with one sanctioned organization per season. Your Hockey Canada Registry number ensures you aren’t double-registered. Skating clubs, hockey schools, and private lessons do not count.