Reno Ice Adult Programs

USA Hockey Requirement

Each Player must register first with USA Hockey and then return to this Registration Session to sign up for the 2025 Spring Season.

  • Step 1:  CLICK HERE to go to USA Hockey Registration and register your player(s). Be sure to PRINT and SAVE their confirmation code(s). Remember to register EACH of your players with USA Hockey. Each player must have their own unique USA Hockey confirmation number.

    • Please note: How you enter your name on the USA Hockey platform for registration is how you also need to enter it when creating your Reno Ice DASH account.  

  • Step 2:  Return to this registration and proceed. Later in this registration session, you must enter the USA Hockey Confirmation Code you received in Step 1.

New to Skating?

If you’re an adult interested in playing hockey but don’t know how to skate, we recommend starting with our Learn to Skate program at Reno Ice. This program teaches essential skating skills, helping you build confidence and control on the ice before transitioning into hockey.

Adult Learn to Skate – What to Expect:

  • Progressive Skill Development : Start with basics like balancing, stopping, and gliding, then advance to more complex maneuvers.

  • Six Levels of Instruction: Move at your own pace from beginner to advanced techniques.

  • Build a Strong Foundation: Gain the agility, speed, and control needed for hockey.

Upon completing Adult Learn to Skate, you’ll feel more comfortable on the ice and be ready to transition into our Adult Learn to Play (Ice Breakers) League or Clinics to develop hockey-specific skills!

Ice Breakers

Reno Ice’s Ice Breakers Program is designed for adult players new to hockey, offering two structured opportunities to build confidence on the ice:

  • Ice Breaker Clinic: A skills-focused program where players develop skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting fundamentals. Small-area games are included to introduce game strategy.

  • Ice Breakers League: A beginner-friendly league providing structured gameplay, helping new players transition from practice to real game situations in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

Both programs are ideal for adults looking to learn the game, improve skills, and gain experience in a fun, encouraging atmosphere.

  • Jan 27, 2025-Mar 31, 2025

    The Ice Breaker Clinic at Reno Ice is designed for adult players who are new to hockey and looking to build their skills in a structured, supportive environment. This clinic focuses on fundamental skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting, with small-area games incorporated to introduce game theory and strategy.

    • Who it's for: Adult beginners looking to develop hockey skills

    • Focus: Skills and drills with gradual introduction to gameplay

    • Supportive Environment: Learn at your own pace with experienced coaches

    ⚠️ This session is currently full. Check back for future clinic opportunities!

  • Jan 29, 2025-Apr 09, 2025

    The Ice Breakers League at Reno Ice is designed for adult players who are new to hockey and ready to transition into game play. This league provides a supportive, low-pressure environment to help players build confidence, develop teamwork, and apply their skills in real game situations.

    • Game Nights: Wednesdays at 9:00 PM or 10:30 PM

    • Skill Level: Beginner-friendly, perfect for players looking to gain experience

    • Format: Structured games with guidance to enhance understanding of positioning, rules, and strategy

    ⚠️ This session is currently full. Stay tuned for future league openings!

Women’s Clinic

January 27, 2025-March 31, 2025

Reno Ice’s Women’s Hockey Clinic is designed to help players of all skill levels develop their hockey abilities and expand their understanding of the game in a supportive, all-women environment. Whether you’re new to hockey or looking to refine your skills, this clinic focuses on improving skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and game strategy to build confidence on the ice.

  • Open to All Skill Levels: Beginners and experienced players welcome

  • Skill Development: Learn fundamental techniques and game concepts

  • Supportive Atmosphere: Train alongside other women in a positive, encouraging environment

Perfect for those looking to strengthen their skills, grow their hockey knowledge, and enjoy the game!

Reno Ice offers a variety of drop-in hockey sessions for players looking to practice, improve skills, or enjoy a casual game:

Adult Drop-In Hockey

  • Pick-up scrimmage with a 26-player limit

  • No checking for a safe and fun experience

  • Full equipment required, including facial protection

  • Ages: 18+ for standard drop-in, 50+ for senior drop-in

Stick & Puck

  • Open practice session for players to work on individual skills

  • No games or scrimmages allowed – focus on skating, passing, and shooting

  • Full equipment required

  • Private lessons not permitted during Stick & Puck sessions

Both options provide a great way to stay sharp on the ice, refine your skills, and enjoy the game!

 All games are recorded on LiveBarn and archived!

  • Spring: All Leagues
    Summer: B, C, D, E
    Fall: A, C, E
    Winter: A, B, D

  • 1. On-ice USA Hockey rules apply, including: 

    • Any head contact will result in immediate game ejection (possible suspension to be decided by league manager)

    • Abuse of officials will result in immediate game ejection and suspension

    • No checking!  Any body contact is HIGHLY discouraged and the intention MUST be to play the puck at the discretion of the referee.

    2.  All players must be 18+

    3.  All players must have a current registration with USA Hockey (insurance)—this expires on August 31st annually. All players need to have a current USAH Number (that changes year to year) every season they wish to participate in the Reno Ice Adult League—as a sub or rostered player. This number must be input in the link at the top of this page before they can play in a game as a sub.

    4.  All players must wear full Hockey equipment including face protection--either full or half shield is REQUIRED.  Players are not mandated to wear shoulder pads.

    5. Tied games go to a 3 person shootout.  If there is no winner after 3 shooters, then both teams will shoot once each until one team scores and the other does not.

    6.  Points system:

    NHL point system is used. Two points for a win, one point for a tie.

    Tie breakers for team standings are best head-to-head record, fewest penalty minutes, fewest goals against, and then most goals for.  A puck flip if all of those are tied.

    7. Subs (Regular Season)

    If a team has a minimum of 13 rostered skaters show for a game, no subs are allowed, if a team is below 13 rostered skaters you are allowed to add subs as long as the team does not go over 13 combined skaters.

    8. Upper Division Players (Regular Season)

    Each team is allowed 1 rostered and 1 sub (2 total) upper division player from the immediate league above. A->B, B->C, C->D, D->E. No team may have 3 or more players in any capacity which will result in a forfeit and/or automatic loss of points. 

    9. Skip league Players (2 leagues above)

    No team is allowed to have a roster or sub from a skip league at all. For example, A->C, B->D, C->E.

    10. Playoff Players

    No team from any league is allowed to have subs during playoffs. You must only compete with your rostered team. You are not allowed the 1 upper-division sub during playoffs. You are only allowed 1 rostered upper-division player.

    Any violations of these rules result in a possible loss of game(s).

  • Game Rules 

    ANY 3 penalties to the same player in the same game results in an immediate ejection.

    ANY ejection results in an automatic 1 game suspension, with a review for more.

    Suspensions are possible with and without a penalty called and can be any length the disciplinary committee deems fit.

    Repeat offenders will serve progressively longer suspensions.

    All games have a five-minute warmup and three 20-minute running time periods (the last five minutes of the game are stop time with a goal differential of 3 or fewer).  If a team is down by 4 and scores a goal, stop time resumes.

    1. The top four teams make playoffs in each league.

    2. In case of a tie in the standings, the highest seed goes to the team with (in order of importance): the best head-to-head record, fewest penalty minutes, fewest goals against, and then the most goals for.

    Playoffs

    Overtime will be a 5 minute 4 on 4 followed by a 3-person shootout if needed.  If there is no winner after that, each team gets 1 shooter per round until 1 team scores and the other does not.