Little Penguins provides an all-inclusive introductory experience for first-time participants, including head-to-toe equipment, eight (8) to ten (10) weeks of age-appropriate on-ice instruction, and certified coaching in a fun and safe atmosphere.

Little Penguins Learn to Play participation fees vary by facility. Please visit the registration page for your selected host location for current pricing and program details.

It is strongly recommended that children complete a "Learn to Skate" session through their local ice rink prior to enrolling in Little Penguins. In addition, most rinks have regular public ice skating sessions which are a great way to gain experience and confidence on the ice. For those looking to register for a "Learn to Skate" program, please contact your local ice rink.

The Little Penguins Learn to Play program is offered at over twenty local ice rinks throughout the Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia region. Although, not every ice rink hosts during each session (Fall, Winter and Spring). A list of locations hosting during the current/upcoming session, can be found after clicking the “Register Now!” button above, under the "Open Registrations" section. A list of all our host locations, can be found below “Open Registrations” in the "Rink and Address Locations" section.

We understand that things change and ask that you contact us as soon as possible with any refund requests. Please understand that Little Penguins and Little Penguins Two registrations cannot be refunded for participants who:

• do not meet the program eligibility requirements;
• register for multiple locations or sessions; or
• cancel after registration preparations have begun, including, for Little Penguins, once the participant's equipment has been kitted and/or picked up.

This policy is in place because once registration fees are collected, preparations for an individual's participation begin quickly by the Penguins and host sites, including planning ice time, coaches and other fixed costs. These expenses cannot be recouped if a registrant cancels.

We care about your customer experience and will work to accommodate each request individually. Please email [email protected] with any cancellation questions.

We have waitlists for all Little Penguins programs. If you are interested in a session that is full, please register for the waitlist. We will do our best to contact participants on the waitlist to move them onto a roster should a spot become available.

If you successfully registered your children for the same session, then yes. All participants will be on the ice at the same time. Coaches may split the class into groups for drills throughout the program.

USA Hockey is the national governing body of ice hockey in the United States (https://www.usahockey.com/). USA Hockey provides a number of resources for the Learn to Play program, including age-appropriate training modules and practice plans, coaching certification, background screening and insurance for Learn to Play participants.

Each first-time Little Penguins participant receives a USA Hockey player membership for the hockey season in which they complete the program. This membership remains valid for the entire hockey season and does not need to be renewed when registering for Little Penguins Two.

Little Penguins Two participants may be asked to provide their child's existing USA Hockey membership information during registration. A new USA Hockey membership is not provided with Little Penguins Two registration.

It is strongly recommended that participants arrive 30-60 minutes early to the first on-ice session. Please arrive in enough time to ensure that your child is able to get checked in, dressed, and on the ice on time. Please be aware that it can take longer than expected to get your child dressed, especially before the first few sessions.

Please make sure to let your Coach know that you will not be attending a certain class.

First-time Little Penguins participants receive head-to-toe equipment, including a helmet (with a cage), neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants, shin guards, skates, jersey, hockey socks, hockey stick and equipment bag.

Little Penguins Two participants do not receive equipment with registration and must have full hockey equipment to participate.

We strongly encourage participants to purchase their own athletic supporter (jock/jill), hockey stick tape and a mouth guard. All required equipment must be worn during on-ice sessions. First-time Little Penguins participants keep the equipment they receive upon completing the program.

Little Penguins Two is an opportunity for children ages 5–9 who have just completed the Little Penguins Learn to Play program to continue developing their hockey skills through an additional 8–10 on-ice sessions focused on skating, stickhandling, passing and shooting. Equipment is not included with Little Penguins Two registration, and participants must have full hockey equipment to participate. Little Penguins Two is intended to be the next step following completion of the Little Penguins Learn to Play program. Program pricing and registration details may vary by host location.

The Pittsburgh Penguins encourage all Little Penguins participants to continue playing hockey! Depending on availability, Little Penguins Two provides returning participants with an opportunity to continue developing their skills through additional on-ice instruction. Participants and families should also talk to their Coach or rink's Hockey Director about other next-step programs available in their area.

The Little Penguins Learn to Play program is designed for new, first-time participants, and children may only participate in the introductory Little Penguins program once. Children who have completed Little Penguins may be eligible to register for Little Penguins Two, when offered, for additional 8-10 on-ice skill development. Host facilities/organizations may also provide information about other transitional or next-step hockey programs.

Little Penguins Learn to Play participation fees vary by facility. Please visit the registration page for your selected host location for current pricing and program details.