Learn to Play Hockey for Adults in Edmonton
Start Your Hockey Journey – 12-Week Beginner Program
Adult Learn to Play
Shinny of Champions Beginner Hockey
Beginner Hockey (BH) is guided by experienced coaches and focuses on building a strong foundation. No skating background is required. The program starts with skating fundamentals and builds step-by-step toward full hockey gameplay. The final three sessions are real games played with your new teammates against other beginner teams.
The registration fee is $479 for players and $379 for goalies, which includes:
- Gear orientation at United Cycle
- 12 x 75-minute on-ice sessions
- Your own team jersey & socks
- Wrap-up social event
After the program, you can join a team within SOC’s CCRHL division to play against other beginner teams who’ve completed the same journey as you!
I moved to Canada a year ago and started watching hockey before I even arrived—getting into the Edmonton way of life. I planned to learn to skate in a year and play hockey in two. Eight months in, I’m already out there—maybe not McDavid yet, but definitely trying!
Take the leap this fall! Join countless other adults who started their hockey journey with us. We’ll handle the coaching — you just show up and play.
Register with a friend: $50 off Fall registration when you register with others.
What You'll Learn
Session 1: Balance
Hockey stance, falling and getting up, two-foot jumps — everything to build a solid foundation on the ice.
Session 2: Stopping
We introduce stopping techniques like the half snowplow and two-foot stops so you can skate with confidence and control.
Session 3: Puck Handling & Passing
We add pucks! Learn basic stickhandling and passing, then put your new skills to the test in fun games like Asteroids and British Bulldog.
Session 4: Shooting & Striding
Work on shooting mechanics, skating stride, and controlling your stick with one or two hands.
Session 5: Skating with the Puck
Combine skating and puck control while learning quick starts and battling in 1-on-1 drills.
Session 6: The Boards & Rules
Learn how to retrieve pucks along the boards, work on zone faceoffs, and play a structured mini scrimmage. You’ll also be introduced to the basic rules of hockey, including offsides and icing.
Session 7: Forechecking & Positioning
Understand where to be and why — intro to the 2-1-2 forecheck followed by a longer, coached scrimmage.
Session 8: Backward Skating
We build your backwards skating ability and run through a full game warm-up before another extended scrimmage.
Games 1–4: Exhibition Games
Three real games with referees, timekeepers, and full energy — your chance to put it all together.
Register with a friend and save $50
Only $429 when you register with others.
Payment plans available
Player Package
Skate, pass, score!-
Learn to play in 12 weeks
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You own team jersey and socks
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Need own equipment
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Must be 16+
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Start your journey
Goalie Package
Stand tall, make saves!-
Learn to play in 12 weeks
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You own team jersey and socks
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Need own equipment
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Must be 16+
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Start your journey
This is Why Beginners Love Our Program
Learn to Play Hockey for Adults
Popular Questions
Have you ever found yourself wishing you could play the game you love, but wondering if it’s too late to start? Felt intimidated by the idea of being a beginner surrounded by experienced players? Looking to shake things up and try something new?
If you said “yes” to any of those, this program is for you. SOC’s Beginner Hockey (BH) is built for adults starting from scratch—even if you’ve never skated. In just 12 weeks, we’ll take you from your first strides to playing real hockey.
Take the leap—sign up today and start your hockey journey.
Yes. We provide you with a team jersey and hockey socks. You are responsible for the rest.
Helmet with a full cage or visor Skates Gloves Shin guards Elbow pads Shoulder pads Hockey pants Stick Protective cup/pelvic protector
Most people purchase their equipment used from Totem, Play It Again Sports, or any other reseller.
United Cycle will also offer 10% off new equipment if you mention you are registered in Shinny of Champions Beginner Hockey
We’ve all been there—wondering if we’d be the worst on the ice, unsure of what to expect, and afraid of looking out of place. But with coaches who’ve been running this program for nearly a decade, you’ll be in good hands. They know how to make learning hockey both fun and unforgettable.
Still feeling unsure? Come out to one of our shinnies. You’ll see what hockey is really about, meet some of the coaches, and connect with people who were in your shoes just a few months ago.
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