Youth Hockey at Reno Ice

When youth play hockey here, they thrive on and off the ice.

Reno Ice youth hockey offers a safe place to build skills, connect with peers, and grow confidence as a competitive or recreational athlete. Get your child involved today!

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Progression Steps for Youth Hockey Players

  1. Learn to Skate (LTS) – Ages 3+
    Start your child’s hockey journey by mastering the basics. Skaters should complete at least Basic 1 before moving forward. We recommend continuing with Learn to Skate to develop lasting skills and confidence on the ice. Click here to learn more about LTS.

  2. NHL Learn to Play – Ages 5-9
    Sponsored by the Vegas Golden Knights, Learn to Play provides fundamental training in hockey skating and game play. These sessions occur weekly on Sundays.

  3. Continue to Play
    A bridge program for players not ready for full team games, Continue to Play is for skaters who want to build on existing skills before entering a more competitive environment. Note: This program is not running for Fall 2025. Players are encouraged to join practice-only City League.

  4. City League – Ages 8U-High School
    This league offers a season that goes from September to March, offering weekly practices and weekend games.

  5. Travel Hockey 
    For advancing players, Travel Hockey teams are drawn from tryouts that occur in August. Our Travel Hockey teams compete in the NORCAL League with two practices a week, 20+ games per season, and travel tournaments.

  6. Supplemental Step: Reno Hockey Academy (RHA)

    RHA is a year-round membership program that features three weekly coaching sessions, seasonal camps, and specialty clinics. See our RHA page for information and membership rates.

  7. Summer Hockey
    Occurring while school’s out of session, our Summer Hockey program hosts weekly games while encouraging to play other sports to stay well-rounded.

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Program Details

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Program Details |

  • VGK Learn To Play (Ages 5-9):

    • 9/21/25-2/22/26

    • Sessions from 12:15 PM-1:15 PM on Sundays

    • Gear included (you order after registration)

    • Basic skating skills required

    Find more information here.

    *Already completed Learn to Play and want to do it again? Click here*

    • Not running Fall 2025

    • Players are encouraged to sign up for the practice-only City League to continue skill development in an age-appropriate setting. 

    Click here to register.

  • 8U City League:

    • Wednesday practice: 5:30 PM

    • Sunday practice: 7:30 AM

    • Half practice, half games

    • Jamboree opportunities against other organizations

    REGISTER FOR 8U BY CLICKING HERE.

    10U City League:

    • Wednesday practice: 6:30 PM

    • 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM games on Saturdays

    • Dedicated team and schedule

    • Combination of ½ ice and full ice games

    REGISTER FOR 10U BY CLICKING HERE.

    12U City League:

    • Monday practice: 6:45 PM

    • 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM games on Saturdays

    • Dedicated team and schedule

    REGISTER FOR 12U BY CLICKING HERE.

    14U Summer League:

    • Wednesday practice: 7:45 PM

    • 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM games on Saturdays

    • Dedicated team and schedule

    REGISTER FOR 14U/HS BY CLICKING HERE

  • 2025 Travel Team – Tryouts

    Two weekday practice + weekend game(s)

    • Non-parent head coaches

    • Compete in NORCAL League

    • 20 home & away games

    • 2 travel tournaments

    • 10U, 12U, 14U, & High School

    • Wednesday practice: 5:30 PM

    • Sunday practice: 7:30 AM

    • September 17, 2025 -first week of March

    We will take some breaks along the way and jamborees throughout the season. 

    Register for 8U by clicking HERE

    • Wednesday Practice 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

    • 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM games on Saturdays

    • September 17th-First week of March

    We will take some breaks along the way. Rosters and schedules will be sent out approximately 10 days from our start date, dependent on timelines of sign ups. 

    Register for 10U by clicking HERE

    • Monday practice: 6:45 PM-7:45 PM

    • 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM games on Saturdays

    • September 15, 2025 -first week of March

    We will take some breaks along the way. Rosters and schedules will be sent out approximately 10 days from our start date, dependent on timelines of sign ups.

    Register for 12U by clicking HERE

    • Wednesday practice: 7:45 PM-8:45 PM

    • 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM games on Saturdays 

    • September 17-first week of March

    We will take some breaks along the way. Rosters and schedules will be sent out approximately 10 days from our start date, dependent on timelines of sign ups.

    Register for 12U by clicking HERE

City League

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City League |