LTP/Little Blackhawks
CUYHA offers two options for players new to the sport of hockey, Learn-To-Play and Little Blackhawks. Each offers 8 sessions of developmentally appropriate practices that focus on foundational skating and hockey skills to get your player comfortable being on the ice and in their hockey gear.
Option 1: Learn-to-Play
- Provides the opportunity for players to rent their gear for a reduced fee
- Less expensive for players that already own gear
Option 2: Little Blackhawks
- Partnership between CUYHA and the Chicago Blackhawks
- Brand-new head-to-toe equipment to keep
- Appearances by Chicago Blackhawks Alumni
- One (1) ticket to a Chicago Blackhawks home game in the 2023-2024 season
Ages
Little Blackhawks and Learn to Play are designed for players age 5-9 that have have completed 0-1 sessions of an introductory hockey program. No skating experience is necessary.
When
Fall and Winter Sessions
Winter sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6p-7p
Learn to Play Registration
The Learn-to-Play registration link can be found at the right if accessing on desktop. If you are on a mobile device the link will be at the bottom of the page.
Little Blackhawks Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need to have skating experience?
No. Learn-To-Play and Little Blackhawks are designed to take a player from zero experience to entry level hockey skills.
What is the difference between House and Learn-To-Skate?
House is for 6-12 year old children who have the ability to control movement and can move autonomously on the ice. It is recommended that players complete 2 sessions of Learn-To-Play or Little Blackhawks before moving on to the House Program.
Can my child us their own equipment?
Yes, As long as the helmet has a valid sticker and the equipment is in good working order. All equipment should fit properly.
Why are their two different programs?
Having two programs allows us to make hockey accessible to as many families as possible by giving families multiple options for acquiring gear.
Where
University of Illinois Ice Arena
406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Practices
Practices are held Tuesday evenings from 1/9/2024 to 2/24/2024
LTP/Little Blackhawks '24
There are 2 options for players new to hockey. Both focus on foundational skating and hockey skills.
Option 1: Learn to Play
*Cost includes rental equipment
Option 2: Little Blackhawks
*Cost includes equipment to KEEP
*1 ticket to a Chicago Blackhawks game
**A seperate registration link will be sent if selecting this program.
Practices:
Practices will be held Tuesday evenings from 1/9/2024-2/24/2024 at the University of Illinois Ice Rink located at: 406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820.
Cost:
Bills will be sent closer to the beginning of the season and will be dependent on gear selection. Prices below are based on estimates from prior seasons:
Learn to Play (rental gear or if your player already has gear): $135 sessions only + $40 for rental gear
Little Blackhawks (includes full gear to keep): $250