New to Hockey
New To Hockey
Where To Start?
Ice hockey is an incredible sport and we'd love to help you get started. CSAHA is dedicated to growing the love of the game within our community and we offer many pathways to start out and continue to develop. Families can choose which path works best for their player and family.
Try Hockey for Free
New players from 4 to 9 years old get to try hockey in a fun environment with experienced coaches while paired with a Tigers Hockey player. Equipment is provided with 1:1 support to help get participants fitted and ready.
Learn to Play Hockey
CSAHA's Learn To Play Hockey program is one of the most supportive, affordable and fastest paths to preparing new players between 4 & 14 years old to join a team.
What makes our program stand out?
- CSAHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the sport of ice hockey while making it more accessible to families.
- No skating or hockey experience is needed.
- Full sets of equipment and sticks are available for loan to players 4-9 years old.
- CSAHA follows the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM). Players will have tons of fun while developing their hockey skills and love of the game.
- Players are grouped by skill in Hockey 1, 2, 3 or 4 (see our Learn to Play Hockey page) to best support their learning and development. There are no prerequisites for participating in any level of the program. The goal is to get kids playing on teams as soon as they are ready.
- Players learn teamwork, listening, perseverance and accountability in a fun and enthusiastic environment while building their hockey skills and confidence.
- The skills learned in hockey and a team environment translate to school, play, other team sports and adulthood.
Our FAQ page has more information on CSAHA programs & registration.