WANT TO TRY HOCKEY FOR $60?

Welcome to the 2025-26 NMHA “SKATE TO SUCCESS” Online Registration Information Page

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! (Maximum 30 registrants)

Are you new to, or unfamiliar with hockey? Does your child want to try hockey, but you don’t want to commit to a full season? Is hockey too costly and you’re looking for a cheaper alternative? If you answered yes, then Skate to Success is for you.

WHAT IS SKATE TO SUCCESS?
Skate to Success is a fun and affordable way to TRY hockey. This volunteer-based, pre-hockey program welcomes children new to hockey or unfamiliar with the sport and provides used and donated equipment to help reduce the cost of trying hockey. 

This 8-week program runs 1hr/week starting January 4, 2026 and will teach basic skating and individual skills through fun on-ice activities. All players are required to wear full hockey equipment during the sessions.

WHO CAN REGISTER? 
Newmarket residents born between January 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2021 can register. 

DOES MY CHILD NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SKATE?
We recommend your child has some experience skating however it is not required. 

HOW MUCH DOES SKATE TO SUCCESS COST?
The registration fee is $60.  

WHATS INCLUDED WITH THE $60 REGISTRATION?

• 8 on-ice sessions (1hr/week – Sundays at Magna Complex)

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED?
Full hockey equipment is required, including:

• Helmet with face mask
• Neck guard
• Shoulder pads
• Elbow pads
• Hockey pants
• Shin pads
• Skates
• Mouth guard
• Jersey and hockey socks (included)

 WHAT DAYS/TIMES/LOCATIONS ARE THE ON-ICE SESSIONS?

• The eight (8) 1hour on-ice sessions will be held at Magna on Sundays at 10:30am commencing January 4th, 2026

FULL SCHEDULE:
Jan 4
Jan 11
Jan 25
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 22
March 1
March 8

WHAT IS MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT?
Our program will have a maximum 30 registrant and will have approximately 10 instructors on the ice. 

WHAT IF MY CHILD LIKES HOCKEY?
If your child decides they like hockey, you can register for the NMHA hockey program commencing October 2026.

CAN I MAKE A DONATION TO HELP SUPPORT SKATE TO SUCCESS?
Yes! Skate to Success is a volunteer-based program that is looking for donations to help supply equipment for the participants. We are currently accepting new and gently used hockey equipment for children aged 4-6 years old. If you have any equipment, please contact Joey Wilson at [email protected]

If you are seeking to provide a financial donation please contact Joey Wilson at [email protected] as cheques payable to the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association (re: skate to success) are being accepted. Financial donations will be used to purchase equipment. 
 
>> REGISTER NOW - SPACE IS LIMITED
 

For further questions, contact: [email protected]