I'm interested in the 'Try Hockey For Free' program. What are the two national event dates for 2025-2026? How would I find a participating rink near me, and what is the general advice if no rink appears on the map? Also, do I need my own hockey equipment to participate, and is a USA Hockey membership required for the 'Try Hockey' event?
Navigate to 'https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com'. Click on the 'Register' link in the main navigation. Identify the two national event dates for the 2025-2026 season. Identify how a user would find a participating rink near them. Locate the 'FAQ' section on the page. Find the answer to 'What if there is no rink showing on the map near me?'. Find the answer to 'Do we need our own hockey equipment to participate?'. Find the answer to 'Do I need a USA Hockey membership to Try Hockey?'. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to 'https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com'. The agent states the two national event dates for 2025-2026 as September 13, 2025, and March 7, 2026. The agent identifies that a user would find a participating rink by entering their zip code into the 'Search Zip' field. The agent states the advice for when no rink shows on the map, which is to 'check back often as new rinks are added daily' or 'contact your local rink directly to see if they are hosting a Try Hockey For Free event'. The agent states that participants do not need their own hockey equipment, as 'most rinks will have equipment available for use'. The agent states that a USA Hockey membership is not required for the 'Try Hockey' event.