Future Caps Learn to Play
ABOUT FUTURE CAPS LEARN TO PLAY
Future Caps is a Learn to Play initiative developed in collaboration with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Player's Association (NHLPA). The NHL and NHLPA have identified the need for a unified growth strategy as a priority for the sport of hockey. The Future Caps Learn to Play program aims to be the gold standard for youth hockey programs with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first-time participants free head-to-toe equipment, eight (8) classes of age appropriate on-ice instruction, and certified coaching in a fun and safe atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you on the ice!
The Future Caps Learn to Play program presented by World Wide Technology is offered to new, first-time participants (boys and girls), between the ages of five (5) to nine (9). Participants must not have been previously registered with USA Hockey or a sanctioned minor hockey program (house/rec league). It is strongly encouraged the participants complete a Learn to Skate class through their local rink prior to enrolling in Future Caps, but all players must have strong skating skills.
* If the Washington Capitals become aware that a registered child has previous hockey league/program experience, the child will be removed from the Future Caps program and the guardians will be charged the full retail price for the equipment.
caps kids club
Every 2024-25 Future Caps Learn to Play participant will receive a FREE Caps Kids Club membership and kit!
EQUIPMENT
Your set of FREE ice hockey equipment includes:
- Skates
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Hockey gloves
- Hockey pants
- Shin guards
- Jersey
- Socks
- Stick
- Helmet
- Equipment bag
Future Caps players and families may decide if they want to attend an in-person equipment fitting OR order equipment online.
All equipment will be shipped directly to the player from Pure Hockey!
meet your future caps ltp ambassadors!
Kendall Miller - NCAA Player & All Caps All Her Ambassador
Zoey Pellowitz - NCAA player/Coach & USA Maccabi Games Medalist
Hayley Scamurra - Team USA Olympian & PWHL Player
Karl Alzner - Washington Capitals Alum 2008-19
Alan May - Washington Capitals Alum 1989-94
Craig Laughlin - Washington Capitals Alum 1982-88
Paul Mulvey - Washington Capitals Alumn 1978-81
VIDEOS
what to expect from the Future Caps program!
future caps player, berk, mic'd up!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The 2024-25 Future Caps Learn to Play program is brought to you by World Wide Technology!
About World Wide Technology
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.
