Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate is Parkway Hockey's initiation program for children learning to skate. Focus will be on basic skating skills that will form the foundation for a great hockey player in the future. But above all, we strive to ensure all kids are having fun while they're on the ice. Equipment is required for this program: hockey helmet (with cage), elbow pads, gloves, knee pads and skates. Shirt will be provided
Ages
Learn To Skate participants must be able to work on his/her own in a large group setting. Age 4 or older is recommended but age 3 is ok if child is ready.
When
Saturdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm - 1:00pm starting Saturday November 9th until first week of March
Where
Roche Arena in West Roxbury.
Jerseys
Provided
Frequently Asked Questions
Should my child wear hockey shin pads or biking/rollerblading knee pads?
For children new to skating, biking and rollerblading knee pads are better because they do not get in the way of the ups and downs.
2025-2026
For those kids new to skating & game of hockey. Emphasis will be placed on kids learning skating basics.
To register your child for a program you will first need an account to get a login and password.
After setting up an account you can then navigate to the Program tabs above to find the correct program for your child. Click there and then on the right side of the screen there will be a registration button. Go thru there to register your child for the season. It will ask you for your USA hockey number. You will need to click thru and get a USA hockey number for this season. Then it will ask you to setup payment for the season. You need to do all of this to be registered for this season.
Cost is $375
Register