Florida Panthers Announce Girls 'Learn To Play' Program for Ages 5-9

SUNRISE, Fla. -The Florida Panthers announced today the addition of a Girls 'Learn to Play' in conjunction with the NHL, the NHLPA and USA Hockey. The program is for girls ages 5-9 who have never participated in an organized ice hockey program. This adds to the growing list of Florida Panthers 'Learn to Play' and Hockey Programs.

Each participant in the 'Learn to Play' program will receive six weeks on on-ice training with Florida Panthers Alumni and USA Hockey Certified Coaches. The participants will receive a full set of Panthers branded hockey equipment they will be able to keep at the completion of the program. The cost of the program is $175.
The following two rinks are participating Girls Learn to Play locations: Florida Panthers IceDen (Coral Springs) and Palm Beach Skate Zone (Lake Worth).
The Learn to Play program was developed in an effort to reduce cost barriers to ice hockey participation by providing equipment. The primary goal is to create the next generation of women hockey players and fans who remain engaged with the game throughout their lives.
The Florida Panthers Learn To Play curriculum is designed in conjunction with USA Hockey's "Gold Standard" which utilizes an age appropriate Long Term Athlete Development structure known as the American Development Model. This model ensures that the program structure is both fun and effective.
This March, the National Hockey League is celebrating Gender Equality Month in the sport of hockey and creating an inclusive environment for all women around the game. For more information please visit
NHL.com/HockeyIsForEveryone
.
Visit
FloridaPanthers.com/LearnToPlay
for more information or to sign up.