The first step to playing hockey is learning to skate! This program offered at the Cadillac Ice Arena is a beginner’s ice skating program for students who have not yet mastered their skating skills. It is designed to prepare skaters who wish to pursue hockey.

Program Details

• All skaters are required to wear a helmet (HECC certified hockey or bike helmet)
• Warm clothing: mittens, water repellant pants and jacket or snowsuit
• Skaters must also have their own ice skates. Hockey or Figure (No double runners). Rentals available for speedskating.
• No Hockey Gear Allowed in this program. Gear will be part of the Learn to Play Hockey program once the has successfully passed their Learn to Skate program.

Levels

Tots (Ages 3-5): 25 min group lesson
Tots Extended (Ages 3-6): 40 min group lesson w/ 10 min supervised practice. For tots skating independently.
Youth (Ages 6+): 40 min group lesson w/ 10min supervised free time to practice on their own
Advanced (Must have completed Pre-Alpha or Basic 2): 40 min group lesson w/ 10min supervised free time to practice on their own
Speedskating: For ages 6-12 to prepare for “Short Track” with skating skills and techniques by Head Coach Jori Kola of Bay State Speedskating Club. Jori competed at the 2022 and 2026 Long Track Olympic Trials. Contact Jori at jori_kola@baystatespeedskating.org with any questions.

DAY/DATES	TOTS	EXTENDED TOTS, YOUTH, ADVANCED	SPEEDSKATING	NOTES	REGISTER
Thursday's Sept 17th - Oct 29th	5:10p or 5:35p $130	5:10p $150		6 classes No 10/1	Sign Up
Saturday's Sept 19th - Oct 31st	8:00a or 8:25a $130	8:00a $150		6 classes No 10/3	Sign Up
Sunday's Sept 20th - Nov 1st	8:00a, 8:25a, or 9:00a $130	8:00a $150	8:00a $150	6 classes No 10/4	Sign Up
Monday's Sept 21st - Nov 2nd	4:00p or 4:25p $150	4:00p $175		7 classes	Sign Up
Thursday's Nov 5th - Dec 17th	5:10p or 5:35p $130	5:10p $150		6 classes No 11/26	Sign Up
Saturday's Nov 7th - Dec 19th	8:00a or 8:25a $150	8:00a $175		7 classes	Sign Up
Sunday's Nov 8th - Dec 20th	8:00a, 8:25a, or 9:00a $150	8:00a $175	8:00a $175	7 classes	Sign Up
Monday's Nov 9th - Dec 21st	4:00p or 4:25p $130	4:00p $150		6 classes No 11/23	Sign Up

Walk-on’s not accepted. We are unable to offer make-up dates for missed classes. Late registrations are accepted, please contact us for a prorated registration. Dates & Times are subject to change and will be emailed and posted here. Please review our FAQS or contact us if you have other questions.

Our Learn to Play sessions in Walpole, MA (Cadillac Ice Arena) are designed for first time hockey players.

Program Details

These sessions are the perfect place to start young hockey players. Players will be separated into groups based upon their age, size, previous hockey training (if any) and present abilities.

We’ll focus on stops, starts, crossovers, backwards skating, stickhandling and shooting.

Our instructors establish an enjoyable learning environment which makes it easy and fun to introduce young skaters to the game of hockey. Through applied demonstrations and positive reinforcement, our programs will allow your son or daughter to improve his or her abilities as well as build character. All while having a great time!

DATES	TIMES	AGES	COST	NOTES	REGISTER
Sept 17th - Dec 17th Thursday	5:10p-6:00p	All Ages	$300	No 10/1, 11/26	Sign Up

Begins: Sept 2026

The Mite Development Program (MDP) is Cadillac Ice Arena’s introductory hockey league for novice players. It is NOT a learn to play program (please see our Learn to Play program for that).

PROGRAM DETAILS

The program runs September – February. The MDP players skate 2-3 days a week. They will skate with RB Hockey skills each Thursday evening, practice Saturday mornings, and participate in Sunday morning games. This is the perfect amount of ice time to support the growth and development of the individual player at this age level. The cost of this program is $1650 for the Fall/Winter season.

Each player receives a game shirt. Our main coaches for the MDP team are Robbie Barletta (RB Hockey Director), Matt Talarico (Express Jr B Coach), Matt Wedge (Express Coach), & Todd Stirling (Express Director).

If you have any questions regarding the MDP please email todd@expresshky.com.