One free hour on the ice for first-time skaters ages 4–8. Skates, helmet, and all the gear provided — no experience, and no equipment, needed.
Try Hockey for Free is our front door into the game — and we've built it for the families closest to home.
If your child attends school in the DC Everest district, they're exactly who this event is for.
Live in a nearby district that doesn't offer its own youth hockey program? You're welcome on the ice with us, too.
We especially encourage DC Everest athletes to come give hockey a try — this is your team, and your rink.
Our coaches and high-school player mentors run a fun, low-pressure hour built entirely around new skaters having a blast.
Games, skating basics, and first shots on net through fun, station-based coaching.
Helmet, skates, stick, and pads provided and fitted on-site. Just bring warm socks.
First time on skates or already gliding — every kid starts where they are and has fun.
Birth years 2018–2022. A welcoming pathway to Storm Girls Hockey, too.
Helmet, skates, stick, and pads are fitted for your child right at the event — you don't need to buy or borrow a thing. Just bring warm socks and a smile.
Event gear travels in with the WAHA Try Hockey For Free trailer, brought to you by the Scott & Mary Turner Foundation.
Plan for about two hours from arrival to the parking lot. Here's the flow.
Arrive 30–45 minutes early. Our volunteers fit skates, a helmet, and pads for every skater.
45–60 minutes of skating games, coaching stations, and first shots — with mentors right alongside.
Meet our coaches and learn how Intro to Hockey keeps the fun going all winter.
Greenheck Field House Ice Rink · 6400 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476 — the home ice for every Everest Youth Hockey program.
Had a blast on the ice? Intro to Hockey runs December–March with two practices a week — also free, with equipment provided. It's the natural next step from your first skate.
