Learn to Skate

Registration opens July 15, 2026

Player Registration

***IF YOU ARE A RETURNING PLAYER PLEASE SELECT A RETURNING PLAYER DURING REGISTRATION. EXPERIENCED SKATERS AGES 4-8 CAN REGISTER AS MITES

INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE

  • Skaters name, gender, and date of birth 
  • Parent/Guardian name, address, phone number, and email
  • Credit card, debit card, or checking information (If using online payment option)
  • Birth year needs to be verified with the player's birth certificate this will be uploaded during registration one time.
  • Each Player will need a unique USA Hockey number obtained at USA Hockey Membership.

USA HOCKEY AND WAHA FEES

USA Hockey Registration fee 

The USA Hockey Registration fees are listed below. The Affiliate fee (if applicable) varies by Affiliate. If a participant plays and coaches, he/she pays only one registration fee.

Fees by Birth Year

  • 2020 & Younger: $17.00
  • 2019-2018: $58.00
  • 2017-2014: $71.00
  • 2013-2008: $81.00
  • 2007 & Older: $54.00

Affiliate Fee - Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA)

  • $15

*It may take up to 24 hours for the USA hockey number to validate through our system.

POLICY/GUIDELINES

Please read the information in the three policy/guidelines below and note that by registering your player(s) online with TYH you agree to abide by these policies. You may choose to print a copy to keep for your records.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fees can be paid in full during registration in full.

****NEW LTS PLAYERS GET ONE SESSION FREE!

LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 1 (Sept & Oct)

(first session with first time USA hockey number)

  • Regular Fee: $0

(returning session)

  • Regular Fee: $75

LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 2 (Nov & Dec)

(first session with first time USA hockey number)

  • Regular Fee: $0

(returning session)

  • Regular Fee: $75

Learn to Skate Session 3 (Jan & Feb)

(first session with first time USA hockey number)

  • Regular Fee: $0

(returning session)

  • Regular Fee: $75

In the event your skater signs up for their first session of L2S with a new USA hockey number and is asked to move up to a primary team, we will prorate the team based skater registration fee. This may result in additional fees.

VOLUNTEER HOURS

Buyout

  • Service hours can be bought out at the time of online registration.

Deposit

  • TYH will not collect a deposit check for service hours this season. However, by completing registration, each family acknowledges and agrees that any required service hours not fulfilled will result in a financial obligation equal to the amount listed below. Hours will not be prorated. TYH will issue an invoice for the outstanding amount at the end of the season, and families agree to remit payment in full upon receipt.

1st Session Hockey Players with NEW USA HOCKEY NUMBER

  • 0 hours 1st session only

Returning

  • 6 hours PER SESSION to work, $150 PER SESSION to buyout

Positions Eligible for service hour credits

  • Rink Crew: rink set up and tear down, zamboni driving, and building maintenance - 100% reduction on service hours.
  • Website Administrator - 50% reduction on service hours.
  • Rostered head coaches - 100% reduction on service hours.
  • Rostered assistant coaches - 50% reduction on service hours.
  • Team Manager (1) - 100% reduction on service hours.
  • Board of Directors and chairpersons do not receive a service hour fee reduction.

Equipment Rental

Equipment rental fees are paid in full during registration.

1st Session Hockey Players with NEW USA HOCKEY NUMBER

  • Rental cost $0

Returning Learn to Skate

  • Rental cost $25 for full set, $5 per item PER SESSION

Neck Laceration Protector Program

NLPs are required by all Youth players per USA hockey. To make the requirement easy to adhere to, TYH is creating a NLP Program offering options at a reduced price. More details to follow.

Fundraiser Payments

TYH has mandatory fundraising to help keep registration fees low. Fundraising obligation is calculated on a per family basis. The highest team minimum will be required. More information regarding each fundraising option will be available as the season kicks off. TYH has two options when it comes to the LTS fundraiser:

  • Calendar fundraiser - must sell $100 worth. Money is returned with sold calendar stubs. 
  • Fundraiser buyout for $100 (receive no goods in return) can be purchased during registration.

TYH also hosts many additional fundraising opportunities throughout the year, such as brat stands, fair booths, parades, car shows, and fun runs. These are not required fundraisers but all help is welcome and some hours may apply to volunteer hours. 

Registration Issues

Shauna Lacey

Website Admin

26/27 LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 1

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SKILL LEVELS AND EXPECTATIONS

LEARN TO SKATE (L2S):

The focus and goal of the Learn to Skate (L2S) curriculums are designed to teach beginner hockey players the fundamentals of skating. Age and skill appropriate drills are used to teach the players how to skate and play hockey. It’s important for these players to become comfortable on the ice, learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and how to hold a stick before moving into a learn to play, 6U or 8U full hockey curriculum. L2S will practice 2x a week, tentative schedule Mondays and Wednesday evenings and potentially Saturday mornings.

Learn to Skate will be broke up into 3 sessions. Session 1 running September 14 - October
Session 2  running November – December
Session 3 running January – February.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION SEPERATLY. YOU MAY DO ALL 3 REGISTRATIONS RIGHT AWAY. 

26/27 LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 2

DONATE TO THUNDERBIRD youth hockey

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

SKILL LEVELS AND EXPECTATIONS

LEARN TO SKATE (L2S):

The focus and goal of the Learn to Skate (L2S) curriculums are designed to teach beginner hockey players the fundamentals of skating. Age and skill appropriate drills are used to teach the players how to skate and play hockey. It’s important for these players to become comfortable on the ice, learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and how to hold a stick before moving into a learn to play, 6U or 8U full hockey curriculum. L2S will practice 2x a week, tentative schedule Mondays and Wednesday evenings and potentially Saturday mornings.

Learn to Skate will be broke up into 3 sessions. Session 1 running September 14th – October Session 2 running November - December
Session 3 running January – February

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION SEPERATLY. YOU MAY DO ALL 3 REGISTRATIONS RIGHT AWAY. 

26/27 LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 3

DONATE TO THUNDERBIRD youth hockey

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

SKILL LEVELS AND EXPECTATIONS

LEARN TO SKATE (L2S):

The focus and goal of the Learn to Skate (L2S) curriculums are designed to teach beginner hockey players the fundamentals of skating. Age and skill appropriate drills are used to teach the players how to skate and play hockey. It’s important for these players to become comfortable on the ice, learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and how to hold a stick before moving into a learn to play, 6U or 8U full hockey curriculum. L2S will practice 2x a week, tentative schedule Mondays and Wednesday evenings and potentially Saturday mornings.

Learn to Skate will be broke up into 3 sessions. Session 1 running September 14 - October
Session 2  running November – December
Session 3 running January – February.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION SEPERATLY. YOU MAY DO ALL 3 REGISTRATIONS RIGHT AWAY. 

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