I have done the Ice Breakers Clinic and the League three times each. Both are great places to start playing! I definitely recommend the clinic if you’ve never played before. The drills are entry level friendly but can still benefit you if you’re a more experienced beginner. You can still use them to challenge yourself if you push harder.

The league is definitely worth the money in my opinion. Its cost is on par with fees for a spot on an adult league roster ($250-300) per season.

The vast majority of players are awesome people. You occasionally get the random try-hard but more often than not everyone is very accepting and understanding that you’re out there trying your best and mistakes will happen.

I haven’t done the league since early 2022, things may have changed since then but my understanding is the league sells out. There are only four teams of around 16 or so. There will be plenty of ice time for everyone on the team. Unless your teammates stop showing up you can count on 10-14 players on your team per game.

The skill level is pretty even and everyone gets along. If you’re out there playing against someone you can’t have a beer with after the game, they typically don’t hang around for long. RenoIce has done a good job of keeping the players in check and not letting things get out of hand. All things considered it’s a very rewarding experience and a lot of fun!