The NVHA Learn To Skate program introduces children ages 4 and above to the basics of hockey skating including forwards and backwards skating, hockey stops, turns and crossovers. 

The 2008-2009 Learn to Skate program runs from October 31, 2009 to March 6, 2010, with 19 sessions in total.  The program meets every Saturday morning from 10:20 to 11:20 at Lossone Rink at the Williston-Northampton School in Easthampton.  The cost for the 2009-2010 season is $150, due at registration.

Instruction is provided by parent volunteers from the Nonotuck Valley Hockey Association and players from local high school hockey programs.

Participants are required to wear helmets, and elbow pads and knee/shin pads are highly recommended.

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Some of the 2007/08 instructors and skaters	2007/08 Instructors	Practicing turns	A determined skater	Getting some encouragement