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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)
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
Islanders rinks & times · 2026–27
| Rink | When | Next start | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Ice CenterEast Meadow | Mon 4:15–5:15pm | Nov 16 | 5–10 |
| The RinxHauppauge | Fri 5–6pm | Nov 6 | 5–10 |
| Southampton Ice RinkSouthampton | Sat 12–1pm | Nov 7 | 5–10 |
| CORE Hockey @ the GarageFreeport | Sun 2–3pm or 3:10–4:10pm | Nov 8 | 5–9 |
| Peconic Ice RinkCalverton | Sun (time on sign-up page) | Nov 8 | 5–9 |
| IceworksSyosset | Wed 3:45–4:45pm | Nov 11 | 5–10 |
| Newbridge ArenaBellmore | Sat 5:15–6:15pm | Nov 14 | 4–12 |
| Dix Hills Ice RinkDix Hills | Sun 9–10am | Nov 15 | 5–10 |
| Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice RinkGreat Neck | Sun 9am or 10:05am | Nov 15 | 5–10 |
| IceworksSyosset | Sat 10:20–11:20am | Nov 21 | 5–12 |
| IceworksSyosset | Sun 10:40–11:40am | Nov 22 | 5–12 |
| Syosset-Woodbury ParkWoodbury | Tue 4:30–5:30pm | Dec 1 | 5–9 |
| Marjorie Post Ice RinkMassapequa | Wed 5:45–6:45pm | Dec 2 | 5–9 |
| Grant Park Skating RinkHewlett | Mon or Thu 6:30–7:30pm | Jan 4 | 4–12 |
| Christopher Morley Ice RinkRoslyn | Thu 7–8pm | Jan 7 | 5–10 |
| Port Washington Skating CenterPort Washington | Sat 11:30am–12:30pm | Mar 13 | 5–10 |
Islanders girls-only sessions
| Rink | When | Next start | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Hockey @ the GarageFreeport | Sun 12:50–1:50pm | Nov 8 | 5–12 |
| IceworksSyosset | Sun 2–3pm | Nov 15 | 5–10 |
| Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice RinkGreat Neck | Sun 9–10am | Nov 15 | 5–12 |
| Dix Hills Ice RinkDix Hills | Wed 5:20–6:20pm | Mar 10 | 5–9 |
| Port Washington Skating CenterPort Washington | Sun 1–2pm | Mar 14 | 5–12 |
Junior Rangers rinks & times · 2026–27
| Rink | When | Next start | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emile Francis Memorial Ice ArenaLong Beach | Fri 5:30–6:30pm | Nov 20 | 4–10 |
| Long Island Sports HubSyosset | Sat 11:30am–12:30pm | Nov 21 | 4–10 |
| Long Island Sports HubSyosset | Sun 4–5pm | Nov 22 | 5–10 |
| Superior Ice RinkKings Park | Sun 6:40–7:40pm | Nov 22 | 5–10 |
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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