Shott's Tots
About the Program
Shott's Tots is a Learn to Play hockey program designed for kids ages 5-11 who are new to the sport and ready to take their first strides on the ice.
The program teaches foundational hockey skills—skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting—through a development-first curriculum led by trained coaches who focus on building confidence and creating a fun, supportive environment for players to learn in.
All equipment is provided for new players, and sessions take place at rinks across Arizona.
Program Options
Families will select an option during registration:
New Players: $300
- 8 on-ice sessions
- Full set of hockey equipment to keep, including: helmet, gloves, neck guard, jersey, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, hockey socks, shin guards, skates, stick (straight blade), and an equipment bag.
Returning Players: $175
• 8 on-ice sessions
• Shott's Tots Jersey (for players who have not received one yet)
Program Eligibility
Ages: Open to kids ages 5-11
Player Status: For first-time hockey players or those returning to Shott's Tots.
Experience: No experience required; basic skating is helpful but not mandatory.
Equipment: Provided for only New Players. Players who already have equipment or have completed another Learn to Play program must register as Returning Players.
ESA: Shott's Tots is an approved program under Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship (ESA) program. Families may use ESA funds under the vendor name Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation.
Participating Rinks
AZ Ice Gilbert - Gilbert, AZ
AZ Ice Peoria - Peoria, AZ
Coyotes Community Ice Center - Mesa, AZ
Jay Lively Ice Arena - Flagstaff, AZ
Mountain America Community Iceplex - Tempe, AZ
Tucson Convention Center - Tucson, AZ
Program Guide
Flagstaff (Aug-Sep)
Location: Jay Lively Ice Arena
Days: Saturdays & Sundays
Dates: August 16 - September 14
Time: 9:00 AM
Sessions: 6
Session Length: 45 Minutes
Sponsor: Orthopedic & Spine Institute
Gilbert (Sep-Nov)
Location: AZ Ice Gilbert
Day: Sundays
Dates: September 14 - November 9
Time: 4:00 PM
Sessions: 8
Session Length: 45 Minutes
Tucson (Sep-Nov)
Location: Tucson Convention Center
Day: Saturdays & Sundays
Dates: October 26 - January 11
Sessions: 8
Session Length: 45 Minutes
Register here: Shott's Tots - Tucson
Tempe (Sep-Dec)
Location: Mountain America Community Iceplex
Day: Saturdays
Dates: September 13 - December 6
Time: 9:30 AM
Sessions: 8
Session Length: 30 Minutes
Peoria (Oct-Jan)
Location: AZ Ice Peoria
Day: Sundays
Dates: October 26 - January 11
Time: 11:30 AM
Sessions: 8
Session Length: 45 Minutes
Waitlist
Registration for some locations may not be open yet.
To be notified when your preferred location becomes available, click here to join the waitlist.
No payment is required — this simply holds your spot until registration opens.