The QCHA offers 2 opportunities for our members to learn the game of hockey. No skating experience is needed for the first two.
** If you have not already done so, you must first create an account or login to your account on the QCHA website before trying to register online and also have your USA Hockey membership number ready. Directions on how to obtain a USA Hockey# are below if you do not already have one.
The QCHA hosts a hockey event that is designed to provide kids ages 4-17 the opportunity to try hockey for free in a fun, safe environment with a trained coaching staff. No skating experience is needed! There will be plenty of assistance on hand to ensure your child has the best first hockey experience and answer any questions you may have.
Be on the lookout for more information for upcoming sessions.
Registration will be online at this link: THFF
What to bring: We encourage those who have access to equipment to please bring it. If you do not have any equipment, you will need to bring:
What will be provided:
Skates are provided by the River's Edge, if you need to borrow them, and a limited amount of equipment is available for you to borrow from the QCHA.
*Parents are not allowed on the ice unless they have fulfilled all of the USA Hockey coaching requirements.
Upcoming 2025-2026 Dates:
Registration is open for the next session of Beginning Hockey
Upcoming Session:
Equipment Fitting; Contact the One Goal Director to set up a fitting for your player if you choose the option to use our equipment and pay the deposit.
One Goal (OG): $80
The One Goal Program is designed for beginning skaters as well as players with some skating experience who are new to the game of hockey.
During each session, the ice will be divided in half:
All players will be on the ice at the same time.
All players must wear complete set of hockey equipment (chest protector, breezers, elbow pads, shin pads, helmet, skates, neck guards, and gloves) to be on the ice for our program. Skates may be borrowed for free each session from the River's Edge and returned after each session. Neck Guards are mandatory for all beginning hockey players starting August 1, 2024.
The equipment fitting, if you choose this option, can be set up by contacting the One Goal Director at Onegoal@quadcityhockey.com. This is a one time only optional equipment rental: $175 refundable deposit for players age 9 and under; $275 for ages 10 and older. If at the end of the 6 sessions, you feel your player does not want to continue with hockey, you will return all of the equipment (you may keep the jersey and the stick) and the QCHA will return the $175/$275. If your player wants to continue with hockey and keep the equipment, the QCHA will keep the $175/$275.
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Steps to Register for One Goal Program
All QCHA players must first register with USA Hockey every season to be able to participate in our programs. This is a separate fee from any QCHA fee.
Steps required to complete the registration process
1. Go to https://membership.usahockey.com/ and register for a USA Hockey membership. You only need to register with USA Hockey one time per season (Sept 1-Aug 31 and price is subject to change each year).
**NEW** USA Hockey Registration Fees 2025-2026
2. Go to the QCHA website and review the costs and program specifics for One Goal & Learn To Play.
3. On the QCHA website, click on Registration to sign up for One Goal. You will need your player's USA Hockey number from step 1, plus a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) to pay for the program costs.
If you have more specific questions, please contact the One Goal Director at OneGoal@quadcityhockey.com