House / Development Program
Learn to Skate Programs
There are two options available to your new player to help get them started with skating. Both programs will introduce the fundamentals of skating to help them get on their way.
Learn to Skate - First Steps
Best first step for all new skaters!
Ages 3 – 6 | No experience required
- Fun, play-based skating fundamentals (agility, balance, coordination)
- Perfect for figure skaters, recreational skaters, or future hockey players
- Helmet required; hockey gear optional (no sticks/pucks used)
- Offered: Sundays, Tuesdays, Saturdays
- Run by ISCC Learn to Skate
NY Rangers Learn to Play
Jump right into hockey — with gear included!
Ages 4–10 | No experience required
- Full equipment package available only to players who have not previously registered with USA Hockey.
- Learn hockey fundamentals in a fun, structured format
- Offered: Saturday mornings
- Run by NY Rangers, NHL & NHLPA - hosted by Northern CT Hockey and ISCC
Ready for Hockey!
There are two options available to your new player to introduce the game and start on the hockey journey. Both in house programs will introduce hockey to help them get on their way!
First and Next Stride Programs are:
- Available to players ages 4 - 13
- Will be held on ISCC's new 60'x85' training rinks
- Full gear required
- Maximum of 20 skaters per rink/session
First Stride - Intro to Hockey
Formerly known as 'Mini Lights', this program will develop skating & hockey skills at all levels and will introduce real game experiences.
Schedule
Saturday and/or Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (1x or 2x per week options)
12-week seasons:
Session 1: Sept 27th – Dec 13th (no class Nov 29–30)
Session 2: Jan 10th – Mar 29th
$200 (one day) per player/session.
$375 (both days) per player/session.
Includes player jersey.
Next Stride - Skills & Scrimmages
Take the next stride to Northern CT Hockey's House program! Your player will refine their skills and gain real game play. Twice weekly skills practices will focus on agility, edges, puck control, passing, and shooting. Sunday sessions will combine skills with cross ice games.
Schedule
Wednesday (5:40 PM), Saturday (8:00 AM), and Sunday (8:00 AM)
Session 1: Sept 27th - December 17th (no class November 29-30)
Session 2: Jan 7th - March 29th
$695 per player / per session
Includes player jersey
Questions?
Please contact Skye Dougherty at sdougherty@isccskate.com
First Stride Session I
Introduction to Hockey. Two (2) Sessions per week. Players may select to participate one or both days.
Session 1: September 27th - December 13th (No session on Saturday, 11/29 or Sunday, 11/30)
$200 - Saturdays only
$200 - Sundays only
$375 - Saturdays and Sundays
First Stride Session II
Introduction to Hockey. Two (2) Sessions per week. Players may select to participate one or both days.
Session 1: January 10th - March 29th
$200 - Saturdays only
$200 - Sundays only
$375 - Saturdays and Sundays
RegisterNext Stride - Session I
For beginner hockey players. Three (3) Sessions per week. Two (2) Skills Practices & One (1) In House Scrimmage per week.
Session 1: September 27th - December 17th (No session on Saturday, 11/29 or Sunday, 11/30)
$695 per player
RegisterNext Stride Session II
For beginner hockey players. 3 Sessions per week. Two (2) Skills Practices & One (1) In House Scrimmage per week.
Session 1: January 7th - March 29th
$695 per player
Register