CONGRATULATIONS to all the former Rising Stars from the Darien and New Canaan girls and boys high school teams who made it to the Hockey State Finals this week!

We are SO PROUD of you and grateful you started your careers with RISING STARS! Well done!!

Run by Coach Kyle Bensen out of Darien Ice House, Rising Stars is a unique learn-to-skate program that instills confidence right from the start.

With the use of games and interactions with their peers, this playground on ice offers a positive experience for first-time skaters.

Specifically designed for children from ages 3 - 5 years old, no prior experience is required.

While we do not recommend a full hockey equipment package for your child, we do require elbow and knee protection along with a hockey helmet with a face mask. Winter gloves or mittens are ideal for beginners so they can hold onto a cone.

Hockey skates should be checked for proper fit instead of a hand-me-down "that's close" in fit.

Learn to skate

Rising Stars Youth Hockey Kids Playing Hockey
Rising Stars Youth Hockey Girls Playing Hockey

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Our Fall Sessions are SOLD OUT!

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