How to start playing hockey as an adult in Los Angeles–Orange County
13 programs across the Los Angeles and Orange County area · last checked 2026-10-17
- Learn to skate (3)
- Learn to play (3)
- Beginner league (3)
- Next steps (4)
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1. Learn to skate 3
Adult skating classes. Most beginners start here.
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Adult Bronze (Learn to Skate USA)
Toyota Sports Performance Center · El Segundo, CA
Ages: 15+
Schedule: Nov/Dec session runs Oct 27 - mid-Dec, registration open: once a week for 7 weeks (Tue/Sat/Sun) or 6 weeks (Thu)
For adults who are new to skating or returning after time away. The rink runs Learn to Skate USA, the program endorsed by USA Hockey.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Beginner Skating (hockey track, Teens & Adults)
Pasadena Ice Skating Center · Pasadena, CA
Ages: 15+
Schedule: Hockey classes meet Wednesdays; Fall semester Sept 9 - Nov 18, Winter semester Dec 2, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Beginning skating skills and hockey basics in a 30-minute weekly group class. Full gear not required; helmets recommended. Class days include free public skating.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Learn to Skate (youth and adult)
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena · Irvine, CA
Ages: All ages
Schedule: Late Fall session Oct 13 - Dec 19 (Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays)
Group classes for all ages and abilities, with an entry-level class for people who have never skated and general, figure and hockey paths. Skaters beyond the beginner level need an evaluation first.
Last checked 2026-10-17
2. Learn to play 3
Hockey clinics for adults who have never played.
What to expect in a learn-to-play program
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Anaheim Ducks Adult Learn to Play
The Rinks (Anaheim ICE, Lakewood ICE, Yorba Linda ICE, KHS ICE) and Great Park Ice · Orange County & Lakewood, CA
Ages: Adults new to hockey
Price: Free
Schedule: Three-session programs; current sessions at Great Park Ice (Fridays Oct 30 - Nov 13) and Lakewood ICE (Sundays Oct 11 - 25) are full; join the waiting list for new sessions
For first-time players: instruction on hockey basics and how to skate properly. Rental skates provided; limited loaner gear. Only for people new to hockey, once per person; players who have been in an organized adult league are not eligible. KHS ICE runs a Women's Learn to Play session.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Hockey Beginner (Teens & Adults)
Pasadena Ice Skating Center · Pasadena, CA
Ages: 15+
Schedule: Wednesdays; Winter semester Dec 2, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Prerequisite: Beginner Skating. Covers forward crossovers, power turns, backward skating and hockey stops. Full gear required. Skating Fundamentals and Puck Handling/Shooting classes follow.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Adult Development Program
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena · Irvine, CA
Ages: Adults
Price: $37 per session
Schedule: Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 PM; remaining fall dates Oct 20, Oct 27, Dec 1, 8 and 15
For beginner players who want to develop skating, passing and shooting skills, before and during league play. Full gear and USA Hockey membership required.
Last checked 2026-10-17
3. Beginner league 3
Novice, instructional and D-level leagues.
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Rookie League
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena · Irvine, CA
Ages: Adults
Schedule: Summer 2026 season began Aug 7 with a draft skate; clinics and games on Fridays
The rink's beginner league, combining skills clinics and games. Jersey included for new Rookie League players. Full equipment and USA Hockey membership required.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Adult League (Rookie Division)
Lakewood ICE (The Rinks) · Lakewood, CA
Ages: Adults
Price: $564 individual league fee (paid in full)
Schedule: Rookie Division games on Sundays; the current season started Aug 16 after a skills clinic
Rookie division of The Rinks adult league: guaranteed 15 games plus playoffs. New players join the Free Agent List. Full equipment and USA Hockey membership required.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Adult In-House League
Pasadena Ice Skating Center · Pasadena, CA
Ages: 18+
Schedule: 20-week seasons starting in spring and fall
Four division levels for first-time to advanced players. Newcomers attend a draft skate before each season, where the hockey director and captains evaluate skills and help with division placement.
Last checked 2026-10-17
4. Next steps 4
Open hockey once you can play.
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Adult Development Program
Lakewood ICE (The Rinks) · Lakewood, CA
Ages: Adults
Price: $37 per session
Schedule: Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM; week-to-week registration
Clinics for adults of all skill levels led by The Rinks hockey staff: edge work, shooting, passing and game scenarios. USA Hockey membership required.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Adult Hockey Development Clinics
Anaheim ICE (The Rinks) · Anaheim, CA
Ages: Adults
Price: $37 per session
Schedule: Thursdays 9:00-10:00 PM; week-to-week registration
Clinics for adults of all skill levels led by The Rinks hockey staff: edge work, shooting, passing and game scenarios. USA Hockey membership required.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Pick-Up Hockey and Stick Time
Toyota Sports Performance Center · El Segundo, CA
Ages: 18+ (pick-up)
Price: $28.50 per player (goalies free for pick-up)
Schedule: See the online schedule
Full gear required. Pick-up players must be 18+ and wear a black or white jersey. Stick time is individual practice; a 13-session pass is available.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Open Stick Time
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena · Irvine, CA
Ages: All ages (under 16 with an adult on the ice)
Schedule: Online registration opens Saturdays at noon for the following week
Public practice time with nets and pucks provided. Full gear required. No group lessons or scrimmages.
Last checked 2026-10-17
For kids 4
Youth learn-to-skate, learn-to-play and intro hockey programs at or near the rinks above.
Learn to skate
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Little Kings Skating Skills
Toyota Sports Performance Center · El Segundo, CA
Ages: 5-14
Schedule: Nov/Dec session starts Oct 27, registration open (7 or 6 weeks)
A hockey-focused class that teaches proper skating technique to build a foundation for the sport.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Youth Learn to Skate (hockey classes)
Pasadena Ice Skating Center · Pasadena, CA
Ages: 6-14 (Youth)
Schedule: Hockey classes meet Wednesdays; Winter semester Dec 2, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Hockey-specific skating lessons from beginner to advanced as part of the Learn to Skate program. Beginner Skating does not require full gear (helmet recommended).
Last checked 2026-10-17
Learn to play
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Little Ducks (NHL/NHLPA Learn to Play)
Anaheim ICE, Great Park Ice, Lakewood ICE and other Ducks rinks · Orange County & Lakewood, CA
Ages: Kids with basic skating skills
Schedule: Registration opens about one month before each session
Learn to play program from the NHL and NHLPA for kids new to hockey. Children should have basic skating skills; kids can take part only once, and kids with prior hockey experience are not eligible.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Hockey Initiation 1
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena · Irvine, CA
Ages: Young players coming from Little Ducks
Price: $330 (or $370 in two payments)
Schedule: Fall 2026: Saturdays 11:20 AM, Oct 17 - Jan 2 (10 weeks)
Fundamental skills (skating, stickhandling, passing, shooting) for players coming from Little Ducks. Basic skating skills required. Includes a jersey.
Last checked 2026-10-17
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Starter gear
Most programs need full equipment: helmet with cage, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, skates, stick, and a jock or jill.
Starter gear guideFAQ
I can't skate at all. Where do I start?
Start with an adult learn-to-skate class (step 1). Toyota Sports Performance Center's Adult Bronze is for adults new to skating, and Great Park Ice has an entry-level class for people who have never skated.
Do I need my own gear?
Not for the Anaheim Ducks Adult Learn to Play, which provides rental skates and has limited loaner gear. Pasadena's Hockey Beginner class and Great Park Ice's Rookie League require full gear. See the starter gear guide.
Is there a league for true beginners?
Yes. Great Park Ice's Rookie League combines skills clinics and games, Lakewood ICE has a Rookie Division, and Pasadena's in-house league has a level for first-time players. Ask about the level before you sign up.
Are these details current?
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