COMMUNITYSPORTS BRIEFS

Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Record. To submit an item, e-mail sports@troyrecord.com. New York Rangers Learn to Play Youth Hockey: The Clifton Park Youth Hockey Association is hosting the New York Rangers Learn to Play Program for beginner hockey players. Getting started in hockey has never been easier or more convenient! This introductory program will teach your child the basic skills of skating, stick-handling, passing and shooting through (10) 1-hour lessons. In addition, they will learn the importance of hardwork, teamwork and sportsmanship. Best of all, your child’s registration also includes a FREE brand new set of head to toe CCM hockey equipment custom fitted by our friends at Pure Hockey. Past participants are welcomed to join Learn to Play for another season or all three! However, they will not receive a set of equipment if they have participated in the program before. Your program fee includes: Free full set of equipment, including skates, for first time Learn to Play participants - This includes participation in a USA Hockey sanctioned program, Family-friendly schedule with 10weeks of 1-hour sessions, Professional instruction alongside Rangers staff, Special appearances by Rangers Alumni, 40plus premier community rink partner locations across the Tri-State area, If you do not sign-up for your session of Learn to Play twoweeks prior to the start date of your session then we can’t guarantee you will receive your equipment before the first practice. To register go to https://www.learntoplay. nhl.com/ locations/rangers/.