Andover Hockey Association
Learn to Skate (LTS)
Thank you for your interest in the Andover Hockey Association's Learn to Skate (LTS) program, one of the largest and longest running hockey development programs in New England!
Boys and girls ages 4+ are eligible. Children from Andover and all surrounding areas are welcome to join the action.
Our focus will be on basic skating skills that will form the foundation for a great hockey player in the future. We will not only teach your child how to skate but to also grow other traits such as perseverance and relationship building. Our mission is to ensure all kids have a positive experience on the ice and develop friendships that last a lifetime. But above all, we strive to ensure all kids are having fun while they're on the ice! Once your child's skates hit the ice we believe they will experience a surreal feeling and instantly be hooked on the game of hockey.
NEW THIS YEAR!
FULL HOCKEY EQUIPMENT IS OPTIONAL FOR AHA'S LTS PROGRAM.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED.
LTS sessions are held on weekends from October through March. Players have the option to sign up for one or both days, and for one or both sessions. There are no sessions Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years' weekends.
All sessions are held at the world class Phillips Academy Ice Rinks complex on Main Street in Andover, conveniently located minutes from Routes 93 and 495 and steps from plenty of dining and shopping options in downtown Andover.
Due to the popularity of the LTS program, space is limited. If you have a budding hockey player in your family please register today, and please pass along the word to your friends, family, neighbors and classmates who may be interested.
If you have questions (including about borrowing or purchasing equipment) please contact me at the below e-mail address. We can't wait to see you on the ice!
Sincerely,
Shawn Furey
AHA Initiation Director
Initiation@andoverhockey.org.
Ages
Boys and girls, ages 4 +
When
Fall Session (10 weeks) starts the weekend of October 7/8 and runs through the weekend of December 16/17.
No classes Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas/ New Year's weekends.
Winter Session (10 weeks) starts starts the weekend of January 6/7 and runs through the weekend of March 9/10.
Where
Phillips Academy Ice Rink
254 S. Main St. Andover, MA
Practices
Choose one or two sessions weekly, Saturdays at 8:10 AM and/or Sundays at 9:30 AM.
Cost
1x/week (Sat or Sun) for 1 session (10 hours) = $175
1x/week (Sat or Sun) for 2 sessions (20 hours) = $300
2x/week (Sat & Sun) for 1 session (10 hours) = $300
2x/week (Sat & Sun) for 2 sessions (40 hours) = $500
September Sneak Peek
FULL - New for 2023, four sessions will be held starting in September into the first weekend in October: September 10, 17, 24 and October 1 at 9:30 AM. Registration is free.
2023 LTS Sept Sneak Peek
FULL - For those kids new to skating & the game of hockey. Emphasis will be placed on kids learning skating basics.
Four sessions will run September 10, 17, 24 and October 1 at 930 AM.
2023-2024 LTS Session 1
For those kids new to skating & the game of hockey. Emphasis will be placed on kids learning skating basics.
Session I runs from early October through mid December. Lessons are in the morning.
Register2023-2024 LTS Session 1 and 2
For those kids new to skating & the game of hockey. Emphasis will be placed on kids learning skating basics.
Session I runs from early October through mid December. Session 2 runs from early January through - mid March. Times TBD.
Register2023-2024 LTS Session 2
For those kids new to skating & the game of hockey. Emphasis will be placed on kids learning skating basics.
Session 2 runs from early January through mid March.