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Flyers Recess

The Philadelphia Flyers and Wegmans are proud to present Flyers Recess, a free school assembly program aimed to get elementary children interested in the game of hockey. The program will kick-off with an interactive game-show-style assembly where students will have the opportunity to learn more about hockey and The Philadelphia Flyers. In addition to a school assembly, each school's PE teacher will receive equipment and a manual so that they can launch a street hockey curriculum in their PE classes.

School Benefits

  • Flyers staff members, former Flyers players, the Flyers Ice Team, and Gritty will visit your school to deliver your school's equipment and kick-off the program with an interactive assembly.
  • Your school will receive a complete set of equipment for a full PE class to include: two pop-up goals, 40 sticks, a case of balls, and 40 Flyers branded reversible pinnies.
  • PE teachers will be given a street hockey instructional video as well as a manual to help provide accurate instruction to their students.
  • Each school will receive contact information for a Flyers staff member who will be able to provide any additional information and answer any questions that might arise throughout the program.

Student Benefits

  • Students will a receive Flyers-themed school supply set including folders, pencils and more.
  • Participating students will also receive two (2) complimentary tickets to a Flyers home game.
  • Students will be sent information on how to register for the Flyers Rookie Kids Club and Flyers Learn to Play program.

School Requirements

  • Schools must have a gymnasium or cafeteria space to host an assembly
  • Schools must have ample space to play street hockey (i.e., gymnasium, cafeteria, parking lot, etc.)
  • Each school must commit to having the street hockey program as a week-long unit in their PE classes over two weeks.
  • Applicant must be a school administrator or faculty member.
  • Applying schools must be within a 50-mile radius of the Wells Fargo Center to be eligible for the Flyers Recess Program.

Flyers Recess 2023

The program features activities with Flyers personalities, donated ball hockey equipment and tickets for students to attend a Flyers game.

Everett introducing team captains Rodrigo and Travis for Flyers Recess
Gritty and Evertt kick off Flyers Recess with Captains Rodrigo and Travis
Rodrigo and Travis Interact with kids During Flyer Recess stick handling drill
Rodrigo and Orange Team Celebrate during Flyers Recess
Students cheer for their team at Flyers Recess
Students answer trivia questions about Hockey at Flyers Recess
Colonial Elementary students participate in a relay race at Flyers Recess
Gritty makes an appearance for Flyers Recess
Students participate in a dance competition with Gritty
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