Anaheim Ducks Hockey Development

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    Little Ducks

Little Ducks is a program that provides a unique opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to develop fundamental skills to help them succeed both on and off the ice. Created jointly by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL). Learn to Play’s goal is to inspire youth and welcome more families into the hockey community.

Children should have basic skating skills before taking part in Little Ducks.  Click here for more information on the best place to get started.

***Children may only take part in the Little Ducks program once. Children who have prior hockey experience are not eligible to participate in Little Ducks. Click here to find the best next step for your child. ***

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Rink & Address Locations

The Rinks - Anaheim ICE
300 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena
888 Ridge Valley, Irvine, CA 92618
The Rinks - Lakewood ICE
3975 Pixie Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
The Rinks - Poway ICE
12455 Kerran Way, Poway, CA 92064
The Rinks - Yorba Linda ICE
23641 La Palma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Icetown Carlsbad
2283 Cosmos Court, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Ice Realm - Westminster
13071 Springdale St, Westminster, CA 92683
UTC La Jolla
4545 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
San Diego Ice Arena
11048 Ice Skate Place, San Diego, CA 92126
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    Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Little Ducks!

This program is offered to new, first-time participants (boys and girls). First-time participants are those participants who have not previously been registered to a USA Hockey sanctioned youth hockey program. Children who have previously participated in another NHL Learn to Play program (i.e. Lil’ Kings) are not eligible to take part in Little Ducks.

Yes, participants should be able to skate from one end of the ice to the other unassisted in order to take part in the Little Ducks program. If your child is new to skating, click here for options on the best place to get started. 

  • Little Ducks is currently offered at six locations, each of which is listed above

The Little Ducks program costs $250 for six-weeks of instruction and a complete set of brand-new Bauer hockey equipment.

These costs cover ice time, equipment and your USA Hockey membership

Unfortunately, no. The Little Ducks program is offered only to new, first-time participants. You will be provided with information on next steps from the facility you participate with at the conclusion of your session.

The National Governing Bodies for youth hockey in the United States. (https://www.usahockey.com/)

USA Hockey as the Governing Body provides a number of resources for the Learn to Play program, including; age-appropriate training modules and practice plans, coaching certification, background screening and insurance for all Little Ducks participants.

Yes, the membership is valid for the current youth hockey season (membership runs Sept 1-Aug 31 annually). Upon enrolling in your next hockey program beyond the current playing season, standard fees will apply.

Registration with the Governing Bodies is included for the Learn to Play program. Should you elect to enroll in a future hockey program upon graduating from the Learn to Play Program, standard annual Governing Body and state affiliate fees will apply.

You should arrive a 45-60 minutes prior to start time for your first on-ice session to provide enough time for your child to check-in and get dressed before taking to the ice.

Yes. In the event that the session that you are attempting to register for is sold out, you will automatically be added to a waiting list and contacted should a spot become available.

If you have been moved off the waiting list and have been placed into a Little Ducks session, you will be contacted via email by a NHL Club/program representative. In the event that no spots become available, you will be contacted by a NHL Club representative to discuss future Learn to Play program opportunities.

All participants will be evaluated during the fifth week of the program so that they can be placed into the correct next step following the Little Ducks program. Additional information will be provided at the sixth and final session of the program.

View the full Anaheim Ducks Guide to Becoming a Hockey Player here

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