IIHF - Learn To Play Program

Learn To Play Program

The Learn to Play Program (LTP) is a development initiative introduced by the IIHF.  The Program is a cooperative effort drawing on ice hockey experience and expertise from around the world.  It promotes a child-oriented educational approach to teaching the skills of ice hockey to the youngest and newest players.
The Learn to Play Program is a well organised step-by-step program that enables children to have fun and enjoy, while learning the basics of the great game of ice hockey.
Objectives
The main objective of the LTP Program is to give 6 to 9 year old children the best possible introduction to ice hockey. Ice hockey at this level should be based on having fun, participation for all, and learning the basic skills required to play. These ice hockey skills are:

• Skating
• Puck Handling
• Stopping
• Passing
• Turning
• Shooting
• Goalkeeping


All of these skills have there own page in this section with film clips to show the techniques being used.
The Learn to Play Program is linked to the IIHF Coaching Development Program, by way of the Introduction to Coaching.

For more info please go to IIHF!