Beginner Hockey (LTS)

The AHA Beginner Hockey Program is geared toward boys and girls, who are new to ice skating and hockey. No previous hockey or skating experience is required.

Players will become comfortable on the ice while learning balance and the basics of skating and hockey all while having fun! 

This season we offer two Learn to Skate sessions (LTS1 & LTS2) within the Beginner Hockey program. LTS1 will begin in October and LTS2 will begin in January. Each of the sessions is geared for players with no skating experience to start, but offers players the opportunity to develop through LTS Level 1, LTS Level 2, and Learn to Play.

If you are new you can start out in either session or the player can continue their development from LTS1 into LTS2.

If you are participating in both LTS 1 and LTS 2, you only need to purchase one set of $200 raffle tickets.

Before beginning this registration you will need to register with USA Hockey. USA Hockey membership fees are determined by birth year. There is also an affiliate fee for the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA). You will need to enter your player's USA Hockey confirmation number to begin registration.

The Raffle Ticket Fundraiser is a way families can reduce the cost of hockey. You will select this option before checking out and the $200 will be added to your registration costs. Each registered player will receive 20 raffle tickets, with a max of 2 registered players per family.

• Fundraiser raffle ticket fees can be recouped through cash raffle ticket sales of $10 per ticket. 

We only require raffle tickets for two players per family. If a family has three or more players to register please reach out to alpena.hockey.association@gmail.com for the 3 or more raffle ticket discount code.

4 and Up

*We allow 3-year-old players to participate in Beginner Hockey. However, players who are 3 or 4 years old must have a parent, guardian, or someone who will be responsible for the player on the ice.

• Practices will be held at NLA.
• Players will have two practices a week.

• Jerseys and socks
• Loaner equipment
• Players will need skates.
• ​Groups separated by skill level and/or age
• USA Hockey ADM Model-oriented instruction
• Additional opportunity to skate with our U6/U8 teams as they develop
• Players can progress up through LTS1, LTS2, and Learn to Play as they develop their skills.

*AHA reserves the right to change fees as needed