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Hockey U

WANT TO TRY HOCKEY WITHOUT COMMITTING TO BUYING ALL THE EQUIPMENT?  WANT TO LEARN FROM THE PROS?

The Richmond Generals Hockey League is proud to offer Hockey U, which is designed to allow participants to sample ice hockey at an affordable, entry-level investment.

Hockey U is offered year-round in 7 or 8 week program intervals.  It includes special rental pricing on starter gear and professional hockey and skating instruction. It is suggested skaters have helmet, stick, gloves, shin pads, hockey pants, chest protector, and elbow pads.  If you don't have all these items you can obtain everything from the Pro Shop at Richmond Ice Zone, operated by Sports Gear Inc.  Players will get the best results if they are able to skate forward, backward, and stop when entering the session.

Fitting for rental equipment will be done by Sports Gear (at the Ice Zone in Chesterfield) by appointment only.  Please email for an appointment:  
WDARNELL925@YAHOO.COM


Sign up for Hockey U at the Richmond Ice Zone!

Hockey U at the Ice Zone for the May/June 2024 session!

May/June 2024 session now available for registration

See below to sign up for Future Caps

FUTURE CAPS LEARN TO PLAY

Washington Capitals Future Caps Learn to Play program presented by World Wide Technology.

  • Open to first-time hockey participants ages 5-9
  • FREE head-to-toe equipment* provided to each registered player
  • FREE USA Hockey Membership (1yr)
  • Age appropriate on-ice instruction by certified coaching in a fun and safe atmosphere.
  • Guest appearances by Capitals Alumni Ambassadors
  • 8 week session on Saturdays (times vary)
  • Classes held at the Powhatan Ice Den (Oct - May)
  • Classes held at the Richmond Ice Zone (June - Sept)

Participants need to be able to confidently skate from one wall to the other.   Register for our Basic Skating Class to get there!

Ice Zone Basic Skating Classes

SkateNation Basic Skating Classes

*Equipment kits include Skates, Shoulder pads, Elbow pads, Hockey gloves, Hockey pants, Shin guards, Jersey, Hockey Socks, Stick, Helmet, and Equipment bag. Select in-person fitting or direct ship to your home.

FUTURE CAPS NEXT SESSION:
May 4 - June 22 (sign up by April 24)
Saturdays, 12:45 - 1:45pm
**Richmond Ice Zone***

July 6 - Aug 24 (sign up by June 22)
Saturdays, 12:45 - 1:45pm
**Richmond Ice Zone**

Sibling Discounts

If you are looking for a Sibling Discount for your players (for Hockey U only, not applicable to Future Caps), please register your first child and then contact Gaby Corcoran via the link below to receive 10% off the second child.

Gaby Corcoran

Gaby Corcoran

Admin Support Staff

John Lovell

John Lovell

Hockey Director