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
$60.00 - Each additional session
USA Hockey fee: $17.00 - 2019 and younger
$56.00 - 2018-2017
$69.00 - 2016-2013
*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 2025-2026
2025-2026 Introductory Program First Session
NOTE: There are three separate registration links (Full Session, First Session only, Second Session only) - double check you are registering for the correct session
October 17th - December 19 (8 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 9th, 2025.
Get your USA Hockey member number HERE:
https://membership.usahockey.com/
Register
Introductory Program Second Session 2025-2026
2025-2026 Introductory Program Second Session
NOTE: There are three separate registration links (Full Session, First Session only, Second Session only) - double check you are registering for the correct session
January 9th - Feb 27th (8 weeks) meeting on Fridays from 5 - 5:50pm at Tri-County Arena.
Registration for second session closes January 5th, 2026.
Get your USA Hockey member number HERE:
https://membership.usahockey.com/
Register
Introductory Program Full Session 2025-2026
2025-2026 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 17th - Feb 27th (16 weeks) meeting on Fridays from 5 - 5:50pm at Tri-County Arena.
- First session will meet October 17th - December 19th.
- Second Session will meet January 9th - Feb 27th.
No skating Thanksgiving week, Christmas week or New Year's week.
Registration closes October 9th 2025
Get your USA Hockey member number HERE:
https://membership.usahockey.com/
Register