Skate Programs

Kyle Peterson's, Learn to Skate Program

Kyle Peterson’s First Grade "Learn-to-Skate" program - Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with St. Paul Community Education and Parks and Recreation departments to provide an after school learn-to-skate program for inner-city youth at three County arenas. The program is provided free to children.

After school, participants are bused directly from their schools to the arenas. Ice time, skates, helmets, kneepads, and warm clothing are provided as part of the program. The program includes five one-hour lessons, directed by an on-ice coordinator with assistance from high school hockey boys and girl players. Registration held in the fall of each year and coordinated through St. Paul Area Schools.

Learn to Skate Program Schedule (pdf)

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Mighty Kids Program

Mighty Kids Skill Development– Held on Saturday mornings at Charles Schultz-Highland Arena, Biff Adams, Ken Yackel-West Side and Harding arenas, throughout the winter season (12 weeks). The primary objective of this program is hockey/skating skill development, mentoring, building relationships within the community and developing the HAT TRICK values as described in the weekly lesson plan (see below PDF). The program is provided at a reduced fee of $25.00 for those youth that qualify for the free or reduced lunch program and $65.00 for other participants. All equipment is be provided and maintained at each site

Information and registration (pdf)
Hat Trick Values (pdf )

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Youth Hockey / Skating Program Scholarships

Qualifying youth can apply for a scholarship voucher that entitles them to participate in the youth hockey association programs at a discount rate of 80% off the normal program registration fee.

The Mighty Kids programs are supported through fundraising activities, community donations and the support of the 10,000 Rinks Foundation, Minnesota Hockey and NHL Players Association – Goals and Dreams program.

Guidelines and Application (pdf)
Program Background and Funding (pdf)
Mighty Kids wins NACo Award (pdf)