Hockey School
Ages U5 to U8 - for birth years 2016 to 2019
An exciting development program for our youngest athletes.
HOCKEY SCHOOL (HS) Registration for the 2023-24 Season is NOW OPEN
Please review the many registration options below and have your child's birth certificate and proof of your address (utility bill) ready to upload before registering. Thank you!
Program Overview
Hockey School introduces our youngest players to the game of hockey. Our priority is to provide a fun and safe learning environment so children can develop a love for the game while their skills improve. Run by professional coaches from Healy Hockey Solutions, the LHA Hockey School is aligned with Hockey Canada's Long Term Player Development Model.
We start with a solid foundation in skating and build on it by adding a variety of skills involving puck control, including passing and shooting. Once a skill is introduced, we expand and refine the skill at each player's individual pace using a wide variety of techniques including play-based drills, small area games, and half ice competitions.
We believe the ability to skate is so fundamental to hockey that the LHA is pleased to offer a Learn to Play program for children in the U5 to U8 age group who have little to no skating experience or previous exposure to hockey. Specific skating instruction will be given to groups of similar skating abilities and players can advance to a higher level of the program, including Hockey School, whenever they are ready.
Program |
Child's Birth Year |
U5 | 2019 |
U6 | 2018 |
U7 | 2017 |
U8 | 2016 |
For children in the U7 - U9 age groups who are looking for a more competitive hockey experience, we strongly encourage parents to consider our Competitive Development Stream (CDS) Program. CDS is an extension of the LHA Hockey School and, in addition to the weekly Hockey School instruction, CDS players are placed with children of similar ability on a team that practices and competes weekly against other clubs in the CDS league. CDS is an additional commitment of time and cost beyond that of Hockey School or House League.
Hockey School 2023 - 2024 Key Dates
October 14 - Hockey School (HS) & Learn To Play (LTP) Season Starts
November 18 & 19 - Picture Days
December 23 to Jan 5 - Winter Break, No HS/LTP
Feb 1 to 4 - Leaside Tournament, No HS/LTP
March 11 to 17 - March Break, No HS/LTP
March 21 to 24 - Wildcat Tournament, No HS/LTP
April 13 - Year End Celebration
April 13 & 14 - Championship Weekend
Mandatory Equipment

All participants will require the following equipment:
- CAS-approved Helmet with face mask
- Hockey Gloves
- Neck Guard
- Elbow Pads
- Shin Pads
- Shoulder Pads
- Jock / Jill
- Hockey Pants
- Hockey Skates
- Hockey Stick (taped at the end so that it can’t fit through the cage of a helmet)
A jersey and hockey socks will be provided to each player by the LHA.
*Long johns and a thin long sleeve shirt (or pyjamas) under equipment will help to prevent straps from digging in to skin (shin pads and elbow pads especially).
2023/2024 Hockey School Schedule
**The schedule below is preliminary and may change up until Sept.30th.
DIVISION | DAY | TIME | ARENA |
U5/U6 (2019/18) - LTP1/LTP2 | Saturday | 7:00 AM | Leaside B |
U6/U7 (2018/17) - LTP2 | Saturday | 8:00 AM | Leaside B |
U6/U7/U8 (2018/17/16) - LTP2 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | Leaside B |
U7 (2017) - Hockey School | Saturday | 10:00 AM | Leaside B |
U7/U8 (2017) - Hockey School | Saturday | 11:00 AM | Leaside B |
U7 (2017 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 12:00 PM | Leaside B |
U7 (2017 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 1:00 PM | Leaside B |
U8 (2016 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Leaside B |
U8 (2016 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 3:00 PM | Leaside B |
U7/U8 (2017/16) - Hockey School | Saturday | 4:00 PM | Leaside B |
U8 (2016) - Hockey School | Saturday | 5:00 PM | Leaside B |
NOTE: We may be required to modify our scheduled programming for the 2023/24 season due to circumstances beyond our control, which might include:
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2023/2024 Hockey School Schedule
**The schedule below is preliminary and may change up until Sept.30th.
DIVISION | DAY | TIME |
U5/U6 (2019/18) - LTP2 | Saturday | 7:00 AM |
U6/U7 (2018/17) - LTP2 | Saturday | 8:00 AM |
U6/U7/U8 (2018/17/16) - LTP2 | Saturday | 9:00 AM |
U7 (2017) - Hockey School | Saturday | 10:00 AM |
U7/U8 (2017) - Hockey School | Saturday | 11:00 AM |
U7 (2017 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 12:00 PM |
U7 (2017 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 1:00 PM |
U8 (2016 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 2:00 PM |
U8 (2016 - Competitive Players Only) | Saturday | 3:00 PM |
U7/U8 (2017/16) - Hockey School | Saturday | 4:00 PM |
U8 (2016) - Hockey School | Saturday | 5:00 PM |
All sessions at Leaside Arena Rink B
NOTE: We may be required to modify our scheduled programming for the 2022/23 season due to circumstances beyond our control, which might include:
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Programs Available for Financial Assistance
Kidsport
KidSport is a grass roots Canadian non-profit organization providing support to under-resourced youth 18 years of age and under by removing financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. KidSport Toronto provides grants up to $250 per eligible child, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund
The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund is a $1 million fund that has been created to provide help to Canadians experiencing financial challenges. The Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association, helping young Canadians get back on the ice in their communities.
For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Jumpstart
The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program is available to families in financial need to help get their kids into a sport of physical activity. Jumpstart has helped over 3 million kids and provides up t $300 per activity and up to $600 a year, subject to local Chapter discretion.
For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Thanks to Our Sponsor

Tim Hortons of Toronto, proud supporter of Leaside Hockey School.
Contacts
Hockey School
For any questions regarding Hockey School, please contact Emily Pengelly, House League Coordinator at hlcoordinator@leasidehockey.com.
Registration
For registration issues, please contact our registrar Nancy Johnston at registrar@leasidehockey.com.
Contact
HOCKEY SCHOOL + HOUSE LEAGUE
hlcoordinator@leasidehockey.com
CDS / SELECT LEAGUE + GTHL
coordinator@leasidehockey.com
League Schedules
Our leagues keep a variety of schedules. Stay up-to-date with yours!
Hockey School | House League | Select | GTHL
Select Invitational
Looking for tournament info? Email our coordinator at VPtournament@leasidehockey.com.