THE FIRST STRIDES PROGRAM

  • ​Children are bused to the Printscape Arena at Southpointe
  • Private tour of the ice rink and facility
  • Dress for hockey in full equipment
  • Hit ice where they are broken in three groups based on skill level
  • Learn to ice skate and other hockey specific drills
  • Instruction is provided by top local coaches and athletes 
  • Group photo on the ice at the end of the session
  • Each child receives a packet with items such as free public skating passes, discounted tickets to a pro hockey game, nutritional information and more.
Program instruction provided by the Printscape Arena Hockey Staff in partnership with the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Canon McMillian School District (Canon Mac Big Macs), Peters Township School District (Peters Township Indians) and Trinity School District (Trinity Hillers).