Learn to Play Hockey Classes

At Eble & Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arenas

Learn-to-Play Hockey classes build on foundational skating skills by introducing sticks, pucks, and essential hockey techniques—creating a fun, supportive bridge from Learn-to-Skate to the game of hockey.

Explore our class offerings below.

Introduction to Ice Skating for Hockey - Youth

Taught by Waukesha County Park System Staff

This class is for children with little to no skating experience who intend to learn to play hockey. It primarily focuses on developing the skating abilities needed for hockey.

  • Class Offered At: Eble Park Ice Arena.
  • Class Prerequisite: None.
  • Participant Ages: 4-15 years old.
  • How to Register: Registration is accepted online through the Waukesha County Park System.
  • Questions? Please email ebleicearena@waukeshacounty.gov.

  • Helmet
  • Knee/Shin pads
  • Elbow Pads
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Breezers/Hockey Pants (optional)
  • Shoulder Pads (optional)

Learn to Play Hockey - Youth

Taught By Waukesha County Park System Staff

This class is for children who have completed a learn-to-skate class and intend to play hockey. Using the skating skills developed in the previous class, players will add sticks and pucks to start learning the fundamental skills needed to join a youth hockey league. 

  • Hockey Helmet with Face Mask
  • Hockey Shin and Elbow Pads
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Breezers/Hockey Pants
  • Shoulder Pads
  • Hockey Stick
  • Hockey Jersey

Learn to Play Hockey - Adults

Operated By Underhill Hockey Group, LLC

This private hockey program, the Novice Adult Co-Ed Hockey League (NACHL), is designed for players aged 18 and older with limited or no experience, this league provides a structured environment to learn the fundamentals of hockey.

  1. Hockey Helmet (Face Mask Highly Encouraged)
  2. Shoulder Pads
  3. Elbow Pads
  4. Hockey Gloves
  5. Breezers/Hockey Pants
  6. Hockey Shin Pads
  7. Jock or Jill (Groin Protection)
  8. Hockey Skates
  9. Hockey Stick
  10. Hockey Jersey
  11. Hockey Socks
  12. Mouthguard (Highly Encouraged)
  13. Neckguard (Highly Encouraged)