Where to start
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Off Ice at Powhatan Ice Den (summers only)
In partnership with the Washington Capitals’ Street Caps program, we offer a fun and accessible way for kids to get involved in hockey—without the high cost of traditional equipment. Street hockey is played off the ice using a ball and plastic sticks, making it an easy and affordable entry point into the sport. Powhatan Ice Den will host Street Hockey programs throughout the summer for kids of all ages.
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Learn to skate
Our Learn to Skate program will offer pathways for both youth and adults who want to develop strong, confident ice skating skills. We are building a program centered on a positive, supportive environment where skaters can develop confidence in ice skating and work toward their individual goals—whether that’s skating for fun, playing hockey, or pursuing figure skating. *Learn to Skate is the primary entry point into all ice sports and serves as a required foundation for our Learn to Play Hockey programs.
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Learn to play Hockey
Our Learn to Play Hockey program introduces new players to the game in a fun, structured environment and serves as the next step after Learn to Skate. Level 1: Future Caps (Ages 5-9) partake in an 8-week, once-per-week introductory program focused on skating, stickhandling, passing, and shooting. Full equipment is provided for first-time participants. Prior Learn to Skate or equivalent experience required. Level 2: Continue to Play (Ages 9+) is designed for continuing on the foundation from Future Caps or allowing older beginners to enter the pathway to hockey. Level 2 builds core hockey skills and confidence while introducing basic concepts and team play.
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6U + 8U polar Mites
The Polar Mites program is designed for young players ready to take the next step in their hockey development. This in-house hockey program is ideal for participants ages 5–8 who have successfully completed Learn to Skate and the Learn to Play programs. Practices focus on foundational hockey skills—skating, puck control, passing, and shooting—taught in a fun, age-appropriate environment that emphasizes confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game. 6U is run entirely out of Powhatan Ice Den and 8U will be out of Richmond Ice Box and Powhatan Ice Den. Both age groups have the opportunity for jamborees and tournaments.
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House league - richmond hockey club
Our House League Hockey program is designed for players ages 10U and up who are ready to transition from Learn to Play and into a structured team environment or for those players aging up from Polar Mites. This developmental program focuses on building confidence, hockey IQ, and fundamental skills through practices and in-house games. House League prepares players for continued development in the sport, whether their goal is recreational play or future competitive opportunities. Players will have opportunities for trying travel through a tournament.
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travel hockey - richmond hockey club
Our Travel Hockey program offers a competitive environment for players ages 12U through 18U who are ready to take the next step in their development. Teams will compete in the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL). Tryouts are required for all travel teams to ensure balanced rosters and the best developmental fit for each player. The program emphasizes skill development, team play, accountability, and preparation for higher levels of hockey, while maintaining a positive, player-focused culture.
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