Hockey is for Me
The Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Wild Foundation are proud to partner on the Hockey Is For Me program — a learn-to-skate and learn-to-play initiative designed to introduce more kids of color, ages 5 to 8, to the game of hockey. Below is an overview of the program’s three phases.
PHASE 1: Learn to Skate (July):
- HIFM participants will receive the following for $29 (If you attend three of the four sessions you will be refunded and automatically entered to win a Minnesota Wild swag bag):
- Four Learn to Skate sessions at TRIA Rink at 400 Wabasha Street North, St. Paul, MN.
- Skates and helmets provided during each session.
PHASE 2: Little Wild Learn to Play (September-October)
- Upon completion of Learn to Skate, all participants will advance to the Little Wild Learn to Play program. Little Wild participants receive:
- Four 1-hour on-ice Learn-to-Play sessions
- Complete set of hockey gear, including skates, helmet, gloves, stick, socks, pads, and hockey bag
- When possible, participants will be placed in a Little Wild program nearest their home.
- We will send you a link to register for the program along with a free discount code.
PHASE 3: Association Hockey (October-February)
- At the conclusion of Little Wild, the Minnesota Wild will provide grants up to $250 to be applied toward the participant’s first-year registration fees.
- The Minnesota Wild will partner with Minnesota Hockey to place kids with their local Youth Hockey Association.
- Grants will be paid directly to the Youth Hockey Association on the child’s behalf.
Questions? Please reach out to Gabby at [email protected] or 651-602-6038.
