Women's beginner hockey
Plenty of women start hockey as adults. We're a new site and so far we've found only a handful of women-specific beginner programs in the cities we cover. Here's what we have. Most programs on this site are co-ed and welcome women too.
Women's programs we've found
- Adult Hockey 101 / Women's Beginner Hockey, Park District of Oak Park (Oak Park, IL, Chicago): no prerequisites; free skate rentals and a gear fitting day where you can rent equipment.
- Hockey 101, Denver Women's Hockey League (Arvada, CO, Denver): a free one-night intro for prospective members; no experience needed; loaner gear available.
- Hockey 101, WHAM (Twin Cities): a summer clinic for true beginners, $140, five on-ice sessions with chalk talks and help joining a team.
- WHAM C3 Division (Twin Cities): women brand new to hockey can apply to join at C3 without an on-ice assessment.
We also found one women's-only practice session: the Dallas Stars StarCenter in Plano lists a women's-only stick and puck (DFW).
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Tips for getting started
- Women's leagues and clubs often run intro nights or clinics before each season. Ask local women's leagues even if they aren't listed here.
- Co-ed learn-to-play programs are also a good start; most beginner programs on this site are open to everyone.
- Gear: women-specific options exist, and a jill (pelvic protector) replaces a jock. Fit matters more than labels; see sizing.
- See what to expect at your first skate.
Find a program near you
- Boston14 programs
- Charlotte6 programs
- Chicago13 programs
- Dallas–Fort Worth13 programs
- Denver10 programs
- Detroit12 programs
- Greensboro / Winston-Salem5 programs
- Los Angeles–Orange County13 programs
- Minneapolis–St. Paul12 programs
- New Jersey20 programs
- New York City10 programs
- Pittsburgh11 programs
- Home iceRaleigh6 programs
- Seattle14 programs
- South Florida13 programs
- Wilmington5 programs
More guides: What to expect in learn to play · Your first skate · What hockey costs · Can't skate? · Beginner leagues · Sizing · Women's hockey · Goalies · Starter gear
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