NHL & NHLPA LEARN TO PLAY

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Learn. Play. GROW.

Why Hockey?

Learn to Play can help your child learn and grow in all aspects of life. Playing hockey helps improve children’s physical fitness while strengthening their mental health, encouraging leadership behaviors, fostering character development, and teaching important life lessons.

About Learn To Play

More Access. More Fun.

Breaking Down Barriers

We love to celebrate our Learn to Play All-Stars on and off the ice as we take a moment to honor their growth within the game. See how BioSteel and Learn to Play have partnered to break down barriers and spark a love for hockey in families nationwide. Sign your child up today to experience the benefits of the Learn to Play program.

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The Facts

Studies show that children who play youth sports:

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Encounter an empowering experience for women and girls: When compared to girls who don’t play sports, female athletes are 111% more likely to say that they are happy the way they are; and 16% less likely to want to change their appearance (6)

Encounter Empowering Experiences

Encounter an empowering experience for women and girls: When compared to girls who don’t play sports, female athletes are 14% more likely to believe that they are smart enough for their dream career (6)

Interact in an environment

Interact in an environment that can be used to celebrate and value diversity – because sport can encourage inclusion and the equal participation of underrepresented groups. (5)

Better Lifestyle Choices

Increase their likelihood of having a healthy diet, getting ample daily physical activity, and sleeping at least seven hours per night. (4)

Have Higher Test Scores

Earn up to 40% higher test scores (3)

Experience Improved Psychological Health

Fare better than non-athletes on multiple markers of psychological health, including high self-esteem and stronger social connections (2)

Get Fitted. Get Playing.

Equipment & Safety

Creating a safe environment for families to develop a love for hockey is integral to the Learn to Play program and the first step in doing so is providing all participants with properly fitted head-to-toe equipment.

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The Stats

The Learn to Play Impact

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Participants & Counting

We’ve Impacted over 100,000 participants through our  program

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Participation Growth

USA Hockey age 8 and under participation has grown over the last decade

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