July 25
2:30-3:30 PM at Signal Peak Energy Arena
Register on USA HockeyTry Hockey For Free
SportsTry Hockey For Free
A free first skate for brand-new hockey families. Start here, meet the rink, try gear, and then move into the right next step.
2026 Try Hockey Dates
All sessions are at Signal Peak Energy Arena. Choose a date and register directly with USA Hockey. Families must bring a helmet, warm clothes, gloves, and a water bottle.
August 8
3:00-4:00 PM at Signal Peak Energy Arena
Register on USA HockeyAugust 22
2:30-3:30 PM at Signal Peak Energy Arena
Register on USA HockeySeptember 12
2:00-3:00 PM at Signal Peak Energy Arena
Register on USA HockeyGear For Your First Skate
Play It Again Sports helps fit BAHL-provided pads, skates, and sticks on-site. Families bring a helmet, warm gloves and clothes, and a water bottle.
See the BAHL Gear PathwayWhere This Fits
Try Hockey For Free is for families who want a no-pressure first touch before committing to a full program.
Try
Step on the ice, try equipment, meet BAHL, and see if hockey feels right.
Skate
Move into Learn To Skate if your player needs balance, stopping, edges, and confidence.
Play
Move into Learn To Play when your player can skate and is ready for sticks, pucks, and simple game habits.
Next Step After The Free Skate
If your player is excited after Try Hockey For Free, BAHL can point your family to Learn To Skate, Learn To Play, or the Billings Youth Hockey registration path.