New to Hockey
LEARN TO PLAY
Learn to Play can help your child learn and grow in all aspects of life. Playing hockey helps improve children’s physical fitness while strengthening their mental health, encouraging leadership behaviors, fostering character development, and teaching important life lessons.
East Aurora Beast Hockey is a proud partner with the Buffalo Sabres in offering a Learn to Play Program at Classic Rink in East Aurora. For more information, click here.
What's Next
After Learn to Play, what's next depends on the age of your child. The USA Hockey Age Classifications chart show what age division your child is a part of.
If your child's birth year is in the "6 & Under" or "8 & Under" Age Division, our 8U House program is for them.
If your child's birth year is in the "10 & Under" Age Division our 10U House team is a great next step.
As players develop, travel hockey becomes an option. Easy Aurora offers travel programming from 8U to 18U.
2025-26 Season Age Classifications
USA Hockey Playing Season: September 1, 2025 though August 31, 2025
| Date of Birth | Age Category | Age Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 Years | 18 & Under |
| 2008 | 17 Years | 18 & Under |
| 2009 | 16 Years | 16 & Under |
| 2010 | 15 Years | 16 & Under |
| 2011 | 14 Years | 14 & Under |
| 2012 | 13 Years | 14 & Under |
| 2013 | 12 Years | 12 & Under |
| 2014 | 11 Years | 12 & Under |
| 2015 | 10 Years | 10 & Under |
| 2016 | 9 Years | 10 & Under |
| 2017 | 8 Years | 8 & Under |
| 2018 | 7 Years | 8 & Under |
| 2019 | 6 Years | 8 & Under |
| 2020 | 5 Years | 8 & Under |