The 2018-19 Learn to Skate program’s first session at the Merrill Fay Arena in Laconia begins today. LTS is a “learn to skate” program with an emphasis on skating skills. Each session includes one hour of on-ice instruction per week and games and fun activities to encourage the child’s love of the ice. Required equipment includes: hockey skates with nylon laces and a HECC approved helmet with side and chin straps. Players seeking equipment can check out the Lakes Region Lakers equipment page!
The program is divided up into two sessions on Saturday mornings. Session One begins today and runs through Dec. 15. Session Two runs Jan. 5 to Feb. 9. The six-week progran will be held Saturdays from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Coaches include members of the Lakes Region Lakers coaching staff, Andrew Trimble of the New England Wolves JR Program and current New England Wolves Hockey players. Costs is $75 when signing up for one session or $100 for two sessions. For more info, visit lryha.org.