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About the Program and Participating Locations & Times

The Florida Panthers in conjunction with the NHL, NHLPA and USA Hockey will be hosting "Florida Panthers Learn To Play" for boys and girls ages 5-9. All registrants must be first time ice hockey participants and have never been registered with USA hockey. The program was developed in an effort to reduce cost barriers to ice hockey participation by providing free equipment. The Learn To Play program primary goal is to create the next generation of hockey players and fans who will remain engaged with the game throughout the rest of their lives.

Every participant will receive 6 weeks of on-ice training with Florida Panthers Alumni and USA Hockey Certified Coaches. Each participant will also be custom fitted for a full set of hockey equipment that they will use during the program and keep at the conclusion of the 6 weeks.

The Florida Panthers Learn To Play curriculum is designed in conjunction with USA Hockey's "Gold Standard" which utilizes an age appropriate Long Term Athlete Development structure known as the American Development Model. This model ensures that the program structure is both fun AND effective.

No minimum experience is required to participate in the program. However, some previous on-ice experience such as a Learn to Skate class is highly recommended. Learn to Play is a one time experience.*

In order to guarantee on time delivery of equipment for the first day, all participants must be registered no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of the program.*

*Once equipment orders are placed refunds are unavailable and registrations are unable to be moved to future sessions.

For any questions, please email Mikinzi Jackson at JacksonM@floridapanthers.com and Matt Janusz at JanuszM@floridapanthers.com

2024-25 Learn to Play Sessions

Palm Beach Skate Zone 4 - Waitlist

8125 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth FL, 33467

Week 1

  • Sunday, March 9th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 2

  • Sunday, March 16th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 3

  • Sunday, March 23rd 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 4

  • Sunday, March 30th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 5

  • Sunday, April 6th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 6

  • Sunday, April 13th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone
Boca Ice 2 - Waitlist

900 Peninsula Corp Cir

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Week 1

  • Sunday, March 30th 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 2

  • Sunday, April 6th 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 3

  • Sunday, April 13th 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

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Week 4

  • Sunday, April 27th 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

Week 5

  • Sunday, May 4th 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice

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Week 6

  • Sunday, May 18th 2025
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Boca Ice
Palm Beach Ice Works 2

1590 N Florida Mango Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Week 1

  • Sunday, April 13th 2025
  • 8:45am - 9:45am
  • Palm Beach Ice Works

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Week 2

  • Sunday, April 27th 2025
  • 8:45am - 9:45am
  • Palm Beach Ice Works

Week 3

  • Sunday, May 4th 2025
  • 8:45am - 9:45am
  • Palm Beach Ice Works

Week 4

  • Sunday, May 11th 2025
  • 8:45am - 9:45am
  • Palm Beach Ice Works

Week 5

  • Sunday, May 18th 2025
  • 8:45am - 9:45am
  • Palm Beach Ice Works

Week 6

  • Sunday, May 25th 2025
  • 8:45am - 9:45am
  • Palm Beach Ice Works
Baptist Health IcePlex 5 - Waitlist

800 NE 8th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Week 1

  • Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 2

  • Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 3

  • Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 4

  • Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 5

  • Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex

Week 6

  • Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Baptist Health IcePlex
Florida Panthers IceDen 5 - Waitlist

3299 Sportsplex Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065

Week 1

  • Monday, March 24th 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 2

  • Monday, March 31st 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 3

  • Monday, April 7th 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 4

  • Monday, April 14th 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 5

  • Monday, April 21st 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 6

  • Monday, April 28th, 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen
Florida Panthers IceDen 6

3299 Sportsplex Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065

Week 1

  • Monday, May 5th 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 2

  • Monday, May 12th 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 3

  • Monday, May 19th 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

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Week 4

  • Monday, June 2nd 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 5

  • Monday, June 9th 2025
  • 6:45pm-7:45pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 6

  • Monday, June 16th 2025
  • 6:45pm-7:45pm
  • Florida Panthers IceDen
Florida Panthers IceDen 7

3299 Sportsplex Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065

Week 1

  • Saturday, May 17th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

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Week 2

  • Saturday, May 31st 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 3

  • Saturday, June 7th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 4

  • Saturday, June 14th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 5

  • Saturday, June 21st 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen

Week 6

  • Saturday, June 28th 2025
  • 8:15am-9:15am
  • Florida Panthers IceDen
Palm Beach Skate Zone 5

8125 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth FL, 33467

Week 1

  • Sunday, May 18th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

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Week 2

  • Sunday, June 1st 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 3

  • Sunday, June 8th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 4

  • Sunday, June 15th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 5

  • Sunday, June 22nd 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone

Week 6

  • Sunday, June 29th 2025
  • 10:10am-11:10am
  • Palm Beach Skate Zone