Introductory Program
The introductory program, referred to as IP, is our learn to skate program. No skating experience is needed. This program focuses on learning to skate while playing games and having hockey fun.
Ages
This program is for brand new skater (typically ages 4-8) and is open to skaters who reside in the Neenah, Menasha, Hortonville, Shiocton, and Winneconne school districts.
When
This program runs in two 8 week sessions (one starting in October, and the second starting in January). You can attend either one of the sessions or the full 16 weeks. Session 1 is not required to skate in session 2.
Practices
IP meets Friday nights from 5pm-5:50pm at Tri County Ice Arena in Neenah.
Equipment Rental
All participants in the program dress in full hockey gear. Equipment rental is available for a small fee. Rental equipment includes hockey bag, helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin guards, skates and jersey. Skaters not renting equipment will be issued a jersey to use during the program.
For equipment related questions contact equipment@fvyha.com.
Cost
FVYHA IP session fees:
FREE - First 8 weeks + USA Hockey fee
$70.00 - Each additional session, or single session returning skater
$110 - Full session, returning skater
USA Hockey fee:
$17.00 - 2020 and younger
$58.00 - 2018-2019
$71.00 - 2017-2014
*registration with USA Hockey is required to register and participate in any hockey activities
*USA Hockey fee is only paid once per hockey season
Rental equipment: $50.00 - 1 session or full 16 week program
Introductory Program First Session 2026-2027
2026-2027 Introductory Program
NOTE: There are three separate registration links (Full Session, First Session only, Second Session only) - double check you are registering for the correct session.
First Session will meet October 23rd - December 12th on Fridays from 5 - 5:50pm at Tri-County Arena.
No skating Thanksgiving week, Christmas week or New Year's week.
Registration closes October 11th, 2026.
Get your USA Hockey member number HERE:
https://membership.usahockey.com/
Register
Introductory Program Full Session 2026-2027
2026-2027 Introductory Program
NOTE: There are three separate registration links (Full Session, First Session only, Second Session only) - double check you are registering for the correct session.
Full Program will run October 23rd - Feb 26th (16 weeks) meeting on Fridays from 5 - 5:50pm at Tri-County Arena.
No skating Thanksgiving week, Christmas week or New Year's week.
Registration closes October 11th, 2026.
Get your USA Hockey member number HERE:
https://membership.usahockey.com/
Register
Introductory Program Second Session 2026-2027
2026-2027 Introductory Program
NOTE: There are three separate registration links (Full Session, First Session only, Second Session only) - double check you are registering for the correct session.
Second Session will meet January 8th - Feb 26th on Fridays from 5 - 5:50pm at Tri-County Arena.
No skating Thanksgiving week, Christmas week or New Year's week.
Registration closes January 4th, 2026.
Get your USA Hockey member number HERE:
https://membership.usahockey.com/