Learn to Skate
Now on Saturdays at the Brooks School
lead instructor: Jacqui Vona
Jacqui Vona is in her 12th coaching season in the Greater Boston Area and has specifically focused on the development of hockey players’ skating skills in the last 7 years. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Jacqui has established a name for herself in the skating/hockey community as a premier skating skills coach focusing on speed, agility, and explosiveness while concentrating on edge use and stride development.
When
This program runs for 8 weeks per session. We will hold 3 separate sessions to get your child ready for learn to play hockey.
Learn to skate will be held on Saturday mornings at the Brooks School in North Andover.
LTS Session 1 starts Saturday 10/18 10am
LTS Session 2 starts in December
LTS Session 3 starts in February @ Brooks (switches to Friday evening at Lawrence Valley Forum in March)
Ages
Designed for children ages 4 and up who are first time skaters.
Volunteers
Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged but must be registered with USA Hockey.
Where
Practices are held at the Brooks School in North Andover and at Lawrence Valley Forum.
Already know how to skate?
2025-2026
NAYH is offering an 8 week Learn To Skate program! This program is a lot of fun for the kids. You will be amazed at how quickly they are skating on their own!
Designed for children ages four and up who are first time skaters, the Learn to Skate Program teaches the fundamentals of ice skating in a fun filled atmosphere with supervised instruction. The program focuses on skating skills, safety, and fun. Previous skating experience is not required.
All LTS participants should have the following equipment to participate in the program:
Hockey Skates (no figure skates please)
Helmet with full cage (All helmets and masks must be HECC certified)
Hockey Gloves (or gloves/mittens)
Elbow Pads (optional, but recommended)
Shin/Knee Pads (optional, but recommended)
A mouthguard is optional at this level
Snow or ski pants (recommended)
We recommend that you choose hockey equipment for your child in the LTS program.
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