Try Hockey for Free Program:
The Try Hockey for Free program, geared toward participants ages 4-17, offers street hockey clinics free of charge to local children across the Washington, D.C. area. Each participant will learn the basics of hockey, including stickhandling, passing and shooting. Additionally, all participants will receive a street hockey stick and ball to take home following the event to encourage continued development.
The clinics will take place at Franklin Park in Purcellville, VA and Ridge Road Recreational Park in Germantown, MD.
Click here to register
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The Washington Capitals built a new street hockey rink at Franklin Park in 2017 and renovated the existing street hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park in 2019 as part of their investment to grow access to the sport of hockey. For a full list of Capitals rink refurbishment projects visit
www.WashCaps.com/StreetRinks
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The Capitals Try Hockey for Free program is designed as both an introduction to the game for participants as well as an opportunity to reach families in the Washington community interested in more affordable options to participate in hockey.
To learn more about the program visit
www.CapsYouthHockey.com/TryHockeyForFree
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Upcoming Clinics:
Date Time Location\
Saturday, April 23 9.00am-9:45am Franklin Park
Sunday, April 24 9.00am-9:45am Ridge Road Recreational Park
Saturday, May 7 9.00am-9:45am Franklin Park
Sunday, May 8 9.00am-9:45am Ridge Road Recreational Park
Saturday, June 4 9.00am-9:45am Franklin Park
Sunday, June 5 9.00am-9:45am Ridge Road Recreational Park
\Franklin Park: 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville, VA 20132
*Ridge Road Recreational Park: 21155 N. Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
Learn to Play Street Hockey Program:
Learn to Play Street Hockey is a first of its kind initiative that provides families the opportunity to join the hockey community through an accessible and affordable program. Participants will develop fundamental skills that will help them succeed in hockey and beyond.
The Learn to Play Street Hockey program is designed for first-time players between the ages of 5-9 and 10-14. For a small fee, participants will receive free equipment and six (6) weeks of age-appropriate introductory instruction on the fundamental skills of hockey from certified coaches.
The clinics will also take place at Franklin Park and Ridge Road Recreational Park.
Click here to register
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To learn more about the program, visit
www.CapsYouthHockey.com/LearnToPlayStreetHockey
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Upcoming Clinics:
Franklin Park Schedule
Date Ages 5-9 Ages 10-14
Saturday, April 23 10:30am-11:30am 2:00pm-1:00pm
Saturday, April 30 8:30am-9:30am 10:00am-11:00am
Saturday, May 7 10:30am-11:30am 12:00pm-1:00pm
Sunday, May 15 9.00am-10:00am 10:30am-11:30am
Saturday, May 21 9.00am-10:00am 10:30am-11:30am
Saturday, June 4 10:30am-11:30am 12:00pm-1:00pm
Ridge Road Recreational Park Schedule
Date Ages 5-9 Ages 10-14
Sunday, April 24 10:30am-11:30am 12:00pm-1:00pm
Saturday, April 30 1:00pm-2:00pm 2:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday, May 8 10:30am-11:30am 12:00pm-1:00pm
Saturday, May 14 8:30am-9:30am 10:00am-11:00am
Sunday, May 22 9.00am-10:00am 10:30am-11:30am
Sunday, June 5 10:30am-11:30am 12:00pm-1:00pm
