Little Penguins Learn to Play
Registration for 2024 has closed, but click the link below to help you prepare for 2025.
Sidney Crosby's Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey is an introductory program for children ages 5 to 9 to learn the fundamental skills of hockey in a fun and safe environment. The program consists of eight to ten sessions of on-ice instruction by certified coaches. Little Penguins participants will receive head-to-toe equipment, a monthly newsletter with exclusive content, discounts on Penguins tickets, exclusive program rewards at Penguins games, special event opportunities, as well as a welcome packet and gift. The Little Penguins program is presented by the NHL and NHLPA with the support of Crosby, DICK'S Sporting Goods and USA Hockey. The Learn to Play program began in Pittsburgh in 2008 and has since become a league-wide initiative for the NHL.
Where
Unfortunately we will not be offering this program at the Morgantown Ice Arena for the 2024-2025 season due to an abbreviated ice season.
Practices
The program consists of 8 sessions held once a week. Sessions are one hour each. Be sure to give your skater plenty of time to get dressed prior to practice. If you're new to hockey and need help dressing your player, visit our parents resources pages HERE
Costs
See "Register Now!" link above for cost info.
equipment
Head to toe equipment is provided with registration costs. Click button below to link to the fit guide that Little Penguins uses for determining proper sizes of all equipment.
Questions?
email us at littlepenguins@pittsburghpenguins.com
2023-2024 Season
Sidney Crosby's Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey is an introductory program for children ages 5 to 9 to learn the fundamental skills of hockey in a fun and safe environment. This program will be offered for the winter session. Look for registration to open in mid-November through the Little Penguins website.