Penn State runs youth hockey programming which connects into our programming. Often future Icers players will start out doing Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, and Nittany Lion Development Program (NLDP) at the rink. Registration for these programs can be found through the Public Pegula Site. If you are engaged in Learn to Play or NLDP programming you are likely eligible to join Icers! Please reach out to our scyiha.secretary with questions!

The Nittany Lion Development Program is for youth who have completed at least Hockey 3 within the Pegula Learn to Play program. It is meant for those looking to take their skills to the next level. This in-house league is a great way to get kids on a team and competing against other hockey players.

The program offers one skills practice each week and a 3-on-3 game each week. All players must wear proper hockey equipment, which can be rented from the arena. This program is open for players that play travel hockey with the State College Youth Ice Hockey Association or do not play travel hockey at all. 

• Fall Dates: September - December
• Spring Dates: January - March

Hockey 1

In our Hockey 1 class we teach the FUNdamentals of skating, starting with the student's first steps on the ice and gradually excelling them into working on their skating stride.

For Hockey 1 classes skaters are required to wear a helmet, gloves, and skates that can be rented through Pegula. Our skates are rented for 6 weeks for the class. The other equipment is rented yearly due back on 6/31 each year. Bike helmets and winter gloves are acceptable.

At the end of the 6 week program each student will be evaluated and given a report card on what they have done well and things to practice. We will also make a recommendation for them to either stay in the current class or move up to the next level. You must pass the previous level to move on.

Hockey 2

In our Hockey 2 class we teach the FUNdamentals of skating, starting with the student's first steps on the ice and gradually excelling them into working on their skating stride.

For Hockey 2 classes skaters are required to wear a helmet, gloves, and skates that can be rented through Pegula. Our skates are rented for 6 weeks for the class. The other equipment is rented yearly due back on 6/31 each year. Bike helmets and winter gloves are acceptable.

At the end of the 6 week program each student will be evaluated and given a report card on what they have done well and things to practice. We will also make a recommendation for them to either stay in the current class or move up to the next level. You must pass the previous level to move on.

Hockey 3

In our Hockey 3 class students will begin to learn to play the game of hockey. We will continue to work on skating fundamentals as a part of the class. Then we will break up into station based skill drills for students to practice specific hockey skills based off of USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM).

Skaters must wear proper hockey equipment, which can be rented at the rink if not owned. Our skates and equipment are rented for 6 weeks for the class. 

At the end of the 6 week program each student will be evaluated and given a report card on what they have done well and things to practice. We will also make a recommendation for them to either stay in the current class or move up to the next level. All Hockey 3 students must have passed Hockey 2. You must pass Hockey 3 to move on to Hockey 4 or the Nittany Lion Development Program

Hockey 4

In our Hockey 4 class students will continue to learn to play the game of hockey. We will continue to work on skating fundamentals as a part of the class. Then we will break up into station based skill drills for students to practice specific hockey skills based off of USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM).

Skaters must wear proper hockey equipment, which can be rented at the rink if not owned. Our skates are rented for 6 weeks for the class and is returned each class. The other equipment is rented for 6 weeks and is yours to take home until the session is over.

At the end of the 6 week program each student will be evaluated and given a report card on what they have done well and things to practice. We will also make a recommendation for them to either stay in the current class or move up to the next level. All Hockey 4 students must have passed Hockey 3. You must pass Hockey 4 to move on to Hockey 5 or the Nittany Lion Development Program

Hockey 5

In our Hockey 5 class students will continue to learn to play the game of hockey. We will continue to work on skating fundamentals as a part of the class. Then we will break up into station based skill drills for students to practice specific hockey skills based off of USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM).

Skaters must wear proper hockey equipment, which can be rented at the rink if not owned. Our skates are rented for 6 weeks for the class and is returned each class. The other equipment is rented for 6 weeks and is yours to take home until the session is over.

At the end of the 6 week program each student will be evaluated and given a report card on what they have done well and things to practice. We will also make a recommendation for them to either stay in the current class or move up to the next level. All Hockey 5 students must have passed Hockey 4. You may continue to in Hockey 5 or join the Nittany Lion Development Program.