Does your child have an interest in playing hockey? Are they between the ages of five and nine? Ashburn Ice House is offering the Future Caps Learn to Play program, an initiative developed in collaboration with the Washington Capitals, National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Player's Association (NHLPA).
The program provides first-time participants free head-to-toe equipment, eight weeks of age appropriate on-ice instruction, and certified coaching in a fun and safe atmosphere at the Ashburn Ice House in Ashburn.
The Future Caps Learn to Play program is offered to new, first-time participants (boys and girls), between the ages of five to nine who have already mastered the basics of ice skating. Participants must not have been previously registered with USA Hockey or a sanctioned minor hockey program (house/recreation league) or have attended a Mini-Mite or Introduction to Hockey Skills Class. It is strongly encouraged the participants complete a Learn to Skate class, Jr Hockey 1 or Hockey 1 prior to enrolling in Future Caps.
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“Since 2006, we’ve been proud to partner with the Washington Capitals and offer this great opportunity for kids in our region,” said Rob Lorenzen, General Manager, Ashburn Ice House. “Over 350 kids have participated in this program at the Ashburn Ice House and many have gone on to become great hockey players,” added Lorenzen.
Two programs are planned for 2019, the first one begins February 23 and the second on March 30. Cost for the program is $215, which includes free head-to-toe equipment. Class space is limited, to register or for more information visit https://www.ashburnice.com/futurecapsltp or call (703) 858-0300.
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Ashburn Ice House is a state-of-the-art facility located conveniently in the center of Ashburn, VA. Since 1998, the Ashburn Ice House has provided an outlet for figure skaters, hockey players, just-for-fun folks and first-daters. From pure recreation to pro competition, Ashburn Ice House is where Loudoun County skates.
The Ashburn Ice House features two indoor NHL-sized ice rinks, office space, locker rooms, a full-service ProShop, a weight training facility, and an in-house restaurant Pomodoros. The Ice House is easily accessible off of Route 28 and Route 7. The facility is a year round indoor ice skating facility.