Ice Hockey

Whether you’re looking to join a team or to start a lifetime love of the game…look no further! Our USA Hockey certified instructors and coaches are ready for you to become a part of the Jr Cyclones.

Ice Hockey

The Cincinnati Cyclones are committed to growing the game of hockey by giving kids the opportunity to learn to skate and play in an affordable environment. Hockey is for everyone and we are excited about expanding access to our community!

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LEARN TO SKATE

Interested in learning to skate?  Our USA Hockey certified instructors will guide your child, ages 4-12, as they begin their journey into a lifelong love of hockey!

  • The Starting Point for Every Hockey Player's Journey

  • Designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of skating.  (ages 4-12)

  • Age-appropriate drills and games based on USA Hockey's L2S Program.

  • Rental skates are provided free of charge.

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LEARN TO PLAY

Once you are proficient in skating, begin your journey in learning to play the great sport of hockey! Your first set of gear is provided, free of charge, from the Cincinnati Cyclones Foundation.

  • The Next Step in Development

  • Designed as the natural progression from Learn to Skate so beginners can gain experience and confidence in the game

  • Cross-ice games and station-based drills to learn basic foundational skill sets

  • 7 Session for ages 4-12 who have completed LTS 

  • First-time learn-to-play participants are provided all the equipment (without skates) to keep.

  • Rental Skates are provided free of charge.

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Skaters can be moved up from Learn To Skate to Learn To Play Hockey at any point in a semester, so if you are unsure of your skaters level, enroll them in LTS to allow our coaches to make that determination if they are ready to move up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No! The Jr Cyclones offer a Learn to Skate program as well as a Learn to Play program.

Full equipment is required for all ages and levels of play. This includes skates, shin guards, pants, jock/jill protector, shoulder pads, elbow pads, neck guard, mouth guard, and hockey specific helmet with cage or full clear face shield. 

Brand new equipment is provided for all of our LTPH participants courtesy of our Cincinnati Cyclones Foundation. After a player's completion and graduation from our LTPH program, players will keep all their equipment that was provided free of charge. 

The Jr Cyclones will field teams at every age and competition level that registrations will allow.

No. The Jr Cyclones will offer teams at all ages and skill levels based on registrations. Everyone that wants to join the Jr Cyclones Hockey Family will be welcomed with open arms.