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Learn to Play on Long Island

The NHL teams run beginner programs at local rinks. Free full gear, real coaches, first-timers only.

Islanders Learn to Play

  • Ages about 4–12
  • Ice 6–8 sessions
  • Gear full CCM kit, shipped to your door
  • Cost $295 (may vary by rink)
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Junior Rangers Learn to Play

  • Ages about 4–10
  • Ice 10 one-hour sessions
  • Gear full kit + Rangers jersey, yours to keep
  • Cost $350 + 2.9% fee
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Islanders rinks & times · 2026–27
RinkWhenNext startAges
Northwell Health Ice CenterEast MeadowMon 4:15–5:15pmNov 165–10
The RinxHauppaugeFri 5–6pmNov 65–10
Southampton Ice RinkSouthamptonSat 12–1pmNov 75–10
CORE Hockey @ the GarageFreeportSun 2–3pm or 3:10–4:10pmNov 85–9
Peconic Ice RinkCalvertonSun (time on sign-up page)Nov 85–9
IceworksSyossetWed 3:45–4:45pmNov 115–10
Newbridge ArenaBellmoreSat 5:15–6:15pmNov 144–12
Dix Hills Ice RinkDix HillsSun 9–10amNov 155–10
Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice RinkGreat NeckSun 9am or 10:05amNov 155–10
IceworksSyossetSat 10:20–11:20amNov 215–12
IceworksSyossetSun 10:40–11:40amNov 225–12
Syosset-Woodbury ParkWoodburyTue 4:30–5:30pmDec 15–9
Marjorie Post Ice RinkMassapequaWed 5:45–6:45pmDec 25–9
Grant Park Skating RinkHewlettMon or Thu 6:30–7:30pmJan 44–12
Christopher Morley Ice RinkRoslynThu 7–8pmJan 75–10
Port Washington Skating CenterPort WashingtonSat 11:30am–12:30pmMar 135–10
Islanders girls-only sessions
RinkWhenNext startAges
CORE Hockey @ the GarageFreeportSun 12:50–1:50pmNov 85–12
IceworksSyossetSun 2–3pmNov 155–10
Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice RinkGreat NeckSun 9–10amNov 155–12
Dix Hills Ice RinkDix HillsWed 5:20–6:20pmMar 105–9
Port Washington Skating CenterPort WashingtonSun 1–2pmMar 145–12
Junior Rangers rinks & times · 2026–27
RinkWhenNext startAges
Emile Francis Memorial Ice ArenaLong BeachFri 5:30–6:30pmNov 204–10
Long Island Sports HubSyossetSat 11:30am–12:30pmNov 214–10
Long Island Sports HubSyossetSun 4–5pmNov 225–10
Superior Ice RinkKings ParkSun 6:40–7:40pmNov 225–10

Checked Nov 1, 2026 from the teams' sign-up pages. Spots fill fast and times can change, so confirm on the sign-up page. Done with Learn to Play? Find your next step with us →

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