Learn to Skate
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
The USA Hockey Registration fees are listed below. The Affiliate fee: Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (if applicable). If a participant plays and coaches, he/she pays only one registration fee.
USA Hockey Fees
- 2019 and younger: $17
- 2018-2017: $56
- 2016-2013: $69
- 2012-2007: $79
Affiliate Fee - Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA)
- $10
*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.
25/26 REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fees can be paid in full during registration in full. Or you can pay via cash or check offline using code "PAYOFFLINE" during registration.
****FIRST YEAR PLAYERS IN BARABOO/PORTAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT GET ONE SESSION FREE!
LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 1 (Sept & Oct)
(first session with first time USA hockey number & Baraboo/Portage School District)
- Regular Fee: $0
(returning, including took previous sessions this season, or outside Baraboo/Portage School District)
- Regular Fee: $75
LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 2 (Nov & Dec)
(first session with first time USA hockey number & Baraboo/Portage School District)
- Regular Fee: $0
(returning, including took previous sessions this season, or outside Baraboo/Portage School District)
- Regular Fee: $75
Learn to Skate Session 3 (Jan & Feb)
(first session with first time USA hockey number & Baraboo/Portage School District)
- Regular Fee: $0
(returning, including took previous sessions this season, or outside Baraboo/Portage School District)
- Regular Fee: $75
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Service hours can be bought out at the time of online registration or by mail a deposit/buyout check (1 per family)
Deposit
- Check needs to be dated 02/15/2026. Please note "DEPOSIT" on the memo line of the check.
Buyout
- Check needs to be dated 10/01/2025. Please note "BUYOUT" on the memo line of the check.
1st Session Hockey Players with NEW USA HOCKEY NUMBER
- 0 hours 1st session only
Returning
- 6 hours PER SESSION to work, $150 PER SESSION deposit required
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
Buy in full
Equipment fees are paid in full at registration or by mailing a check dated 10/01/25. Please note "EQUIPMENT RENTAL" on the memo line of the check.
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.
PAYING OFFLINE
IF PLANNING TO PAY BY CHECK USE CODE "PAYOFFLINE" DURING CHECKOUT
MAIL ALL CHECKS TO:
Thunderbird Youth Hockey (TYH)
PO BOX 207, Baraboo WI 53913.
25/26 LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 1
If you need help registering your child or have questions please email thunderbirdyouthhockey@gmail.com. This includes technical help, financial assistance, team related questions, access to a credit card or computer, etc.
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 15 - 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.
Register
25/26 LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 2
If you need help registering your child or have questions please email thunderbirdyouthhockey@gmail.com. This includes technical help, financial assistance, team related questions, access to a credit card or computer, etc.
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 15th – 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.
Register
25/26 LEARN TO SKATE SESSION 3
If you need help registering your child or have questions please email thunderbirdyouthhockey@gmail.com. This includes technical help, financial assistance, team related questions, access to a credit card or computer, etc.
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 15 - 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.
Register