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For Schools & Educators

Give Students the Chance to Discover Something New

An Our Hockey House program can be a student’s first opportunity to step onto the ice—and the beginning of a much longer story.

We partner with Indianapolis Public Schools to introduce children to skating and hockey in a welcoming environment. Students have fun, learn a challenging new skill and may discover a sport they want to pursue.

 

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What Students Gain

  • A new experience they may not have been able to access otherwise

  • Confidence from facing a challenge and seeing improvement

  • Resilience, patience and learning to try again

  • Physical activity in an engaging environment

  • Positive peer interaction

  • Guidance and encouragement from coaches

  • A possible pathway from a first skating experience to becoming a hockey player

 

The Financial Value to Families

Traditional hockey participation can require families to purchase hundreds of dollars in equipment and then pay for registration, ice time, coaching and travel. Those costs can reach thousands of dollars as a player advances.

Our Hockey House removes those entry costs. We provide ice access, coaching and the equipment students need for the program. Children selected for Player Development receive the hockey equipment, ice time and coaching needed for that stage as well.

 

A Path Beyond the Initial Program

Our goal is not only to offer a memorable day on the ice. We are creating a progression for students who show interest, commitment and readiness:

  • Introductory school programming or Community Hockey Basics

  • Continued skill development

  • Invitation-based Player Development

  • Summer development opportunities

  • A planned high-school development team

  • Long-term mentorship, education and post-high-school opportunities

 

Future Support for Committed Players

As the team pathway develops, selected players may receive equipment, summer programming, transportation support, meal assistance when needed and Our Hockey House clothing and team gear.

We also want young people to see possibilities beyond playing. Long-term opportunities may include mentorship, leadership development, employment within the program, educational connections and help identifying relevant scholarship opportunities. These opportunities will depend on each student’s age, commitment, readiness and available partnerships.

 

Help Us Identify the Students Who Need This Opportunity

Teachers and school leaders often recognize the child who needs a place to belong, responds to hands-on learning or may thrive when someone introduces them to an unexpected opportunity.

We welcome school interest, student referrals and honest conversations about the barriers families face. Complete the interest form or contact Michelle directly at michelle@ourhockeyhouse.org.

 

How School-Based Programming Works

  • Reach out to Our Hockey House, by completing the interest form, or emailing Michelle@ourhockeyhouse.org.

  • The school coordinates permission forms and communicates program details to families.s.

  • Our Hockey House provides programming, ice time, coaching and required program equipment.

  • The final January–February school format will be shared with selected schools and may include one eight-week experience or two four-week sessions, depending on partner interest, scheduling and the number of schools we are able to serve.

  • Please fill out your interest form before September 15th 2026.  Space is limited.

  • If this program sounds like a good fit for kids and families at your school... Families may also complete the general interest form for our FREE Community Hockey Basics class in January/February at Holliday Park Ice Rink and future opportunities.

 

 

Our Future Home

Our Hockey House is working toward a dedicated facility with reliable ice access and space for player development, mentorship and off-ice support. We hope to begin programming there as early as next winter and are working toward operation by March 2028. Until then, we will continue using Holliday Park Ice Rink and other appropriate locations to keep students moving forward.

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