Learn to play

Beginner hockey programs at Denver-area rinks, for kids and adults. Spots fill and dates change, so confirm with the rink before you sign up. Last checked Nov 2, 2026.

Now and coming up

Adult Learn to Play Hockey

Ages 18+ · $150 for 6 weeks

Sundays 7:30–9:00 PM

Nov 1 – Dec 6 · underway

Helmet, skates, gloves and stick required; pads recommended. Winter dates not posted yet.

Lady Learn to Play

Women 18+ · $20 a session, goalies free

Tuesdays 7:50–8:50 PM, drop in any week

Weekly from Nov 3 · starts tomorrow

Taught by USA Hockey coaches. Full gear required.

Mighty Mites

Ages 4–8 · $108

Wed 2 PM, Thu 2:20 PM or Sat 8:20 AM (Tuesday is full)

Nov 3 – Dec 22 · starts tomorrow

Requires Learn to Skate 1 (or Pre 1 and 2). Full gear.

Mighty Warriors

Ages 9–17 · $108–$144

Tue 6:40 PM, Wed 2 PM or Sat 9:20 AM

Nov 3 – Dec 22 · starts tomorrow

Requires Learn to Skate 1 or Mile High Mites. Full gear.

Jr. Jags Learn to Play

Ages 4–14 · $94 for 5 weeks

Wednesdays (5:00 or 5:35 PM) or Saturdays (10:00 or 10:35 AM)

Nov 4 – Dec 12 · starts in 2 days

Run by Hyland Hills Hockey. Some loaner gear is available.

Hockey Tots

Young kids, no skates needed · $105 for 6 weeks

Wednesdays 9:15–10:00 AM

Nov 4 – Dec 16 · starts in 2 days

Played in sneakers or boots: stick handling, passing and small games. No class Nov 25.

Skate Hockey 1–4

Learn to Skate levels · $135 for 6 weeks

Wed 5:35 PM, Sat 11:30 AM or Sundays

Nov 4 – Dec 20 · starts in 2 days

Jr. Riders

After Snowplow Sam 3, Basic 1 or Hockey 1 · $170 for 6 classes

Thursdays 5:25–6:25 PM

Nov 5 – Dec 17 · starts in 3 days

Full gear including a caged helmet. Run with Boulder Hockey Club. No class Nov 26.

Adult Hockey Skills Clinic

Ages 18+, all skill levels · $20 a session, goalies free

Fridays 1:00–2:10 PM on Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 11 and Dec 18

Nov 13 – Dec 18 · starts in 11 days

Skating, stickhandling, shooting and game strategy: a good next step after a learn-to-play class. Full gear required.

Apex Center Waitlist

Adult Learn to Play Hockey

Ages 13+ · $107.20 for 4 weeks

Sundays 5–6 PM

Nov 15 – Dec 13 · starts in 13 days

Requires Apex's beginner adult Learn to Skate. Bring full gear; Apex doesn't provide it.

Apex Center 4 spots left

Youth Learn to Play Hockey

Ages 4–13 · $107.20 for 4 weeks

Sundays 5–6 PM

Nov 15 – Dec 13 · starts in 13 days

Later this season

Learn to Skate Hockey 1 and 2

Ages 3–15

Mon or Wed 5:05 PM, or Sat 9:00 AM (30 minutes)

Jan 4 – Feb 27, 2027

Mighty Mites (winter)

Ages 4–8 · $112–$149

Tue 5:30 PM, Wed 2 PM, Thu 2:20 PM or Sat 8:20 AM

Jan 5 – Mar 6, 2027

Requires Learn to Skate 1 (or Pre 1 and 2). Full gear.

Mighty Warriors (winter)

Ages 9–17 · $112–$149

Tue 6:40 PM, Wed 2 PM or Sat 9:20 AM

Jan 5 – Mar 6, 2027

Requires Learn to Skate 1 or Mile High Mites. Full gear.

Learn to Play Hockey 201

Ages 18+

Wednesdays 8:45–9:45 PM

Jan 6 – Feb 24, 2027

The next step after Hockey 101.

The Ice Ranch Registration open

Adult Learn to Play

Beginners and returning players · $225 for 10 classes

Sundays 12:45–1:45 PM

Jan 17 – Mar 28, 2027

Includes 5 free stick & puck passes. No class Feb 7.

The Ice Ranch Registration open

Youth Learn to Play

Ages 4–17 (Mini Mites, Level 1, Level 2) · $150 for 10 classes

Sundays 12:30–1:00 PM

Jan 17 – Mar 28, 2027

Includes 5 free stick & puck passes. No class Feb 7.

Dates not posted

Learn to Skate: Hockey

Ages 6–17

30-minute group lessons on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays

Beginner skating and hockey basics, part of Big Bear's Learn to Skate.

Pre-Hockey and Hockey Prep

After Learn to Skate

Dates aren't posted online

Call Edge at 303-409-2232 for the next session.

Free ways to try it

Try Hockey for Free

USA Hockey's national day for kids to try it with loaner gear. Next one: Saturday, Feb 27, 2027.

NHL Learn to Play (Avalanche)

A multi-week program for first-timers that includes head-to-toe gear, run at most rinks listed here. New sessions aren't posted yet.