Hockey Classes

Learn to Play Hockey Classes are for children 4-14. There are 5 levels to our program (Hockey 1-5), taught in 6 week sessions, that start with the first steps on the ice to the fundamental hockey skills.

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For any questions on hockey programs offered at Pegula Ice Arena, contact us at PegulaIceArena@psu.edu or call us at 814-865-4102.

Nittany Lion Development Program

The Nittany Lion Development Program is for youth who have completed at least Hockey 3 within our Learn to Play Hockey Classes program and are 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 or do not play travel hockey.

Fall Session: September - December
Spring Session: January - March

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For any questions on hockey programs offered at Pegula Ice Arena, contact us at PegulaIceArena@psu.edu or call us at 814-865-4102.

Skills Clinics

Our clinics are designed for hockey players to improve their skills through drills that mimic game situations. These clinics are geared toward the experienced hockey player that wishes to push themselves into becoming a better player. Clinics are drop-in and are operated by Pegula Ice Arena Hockey Director and staff of coaches.

Power Skating and Skills

The Power Skating and Skills Clinic is designed to increase the power and strength of the skating stride. This clinic concentrates on skating specific drills with our power skating instructor. The clinic breaks into groups and incorporates the skating skills into drills that utilize pucks to help the player put to use the skating skills they have learned. This clinic is open for players that play their travel hockey with the State College Youth Ice Hockey Association or do not play travel hockey.

• Clinic Dates: September - March

Small Area Skills and Games

The Small Area Games Clinic is designed to help athletes work on maneuvering with a puck in small spaces, and increasing puck handling and hand movements, all while playing games! This clinic is open to any hockey player wishing to improve their skills.

• Clinic Dates: May - July

3-on-3 Clinic

The summer months are for keeping the instruction light and letting kids have fun and play, and that's exactly what the 3-on-3 Clinic does! This clinic is a time for players to explore and be creative on the ice while working in small spaces. This clinic is open to any hockey player wishing to improve their skills.

• Clinic Dates: May - July

Tune Up for Tryouts

The Tune Up For Tryouts Clinic is a 2 week program to get every youth hockey player ready to make the team! This clinic is a great way to get back on the ice before tryouts to tune up your hockey skills. This clinic is open for any hockey player wishing to improve their skills.

• Clinic Dates: April

Try Hockey for Free

Thinking about putting your child in hockey? Try Hockey for FREE clinics are a great way to give your child a test run of the sport without having to pay for the equipment and registration fees. With free ice time and equipment on site, you have nothing to lose! Bring your child out and let them get acquainted with hockey through this amazing program from USA Hockey.

• Clinic Dates: November & February

For any questions on hockey programs offered at Pegula Ice Arena, contact us at PegulaIceArena@psu.edu or call us at 814-865-4102.

Student Hockey League

The Student Hockey League is a great way for Penn State students, faculty, and staff to continue to play the game they love. Each team is guaranteed 8 games and a playoff is held to determine a champion. This is a full contact league and full hockey equipment including helmets with a facemask is required.

Fall Session: September - December.
Spring Session: January - March

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For any questions on hockey programs offered at Pegula Ice Arena, contact us at PegulaIceArena@psu.edu or call us at 814-865-4102.

Sticktime

Sticktime is open ice for hockey players to work on their skills. Sticktimes are available throughout the week for different age groups - 12 & Under, Ages 13-18, and 18 & Over. Sticktime sessions are $11.00 per hour. A helmet with full face shield is required to participate. Sticktime sessions vary each week, to view the calendar and register for a sticktime session click here.

State College Youth Ice Hockey Association

The State College Youth Ice Hockey Association is the local travel hockey program. If interested in signing your kid up for travel hockey, please visit their website here.

State College High School Hockey Association

The State College High School Hockey Association is for State College High School students to play for their school. If interested in learning more about State High Hockey, please visit their website here.

Nittany Hockey League

The Nittany Hockey League is the local adult hockey league. If interested in joining the Nittany Hockey League, please visit their website here.

Happy Valley Special Hockey

The mission of Happy Valley Special Hockey is to remove barriers so that individuals with disabilities may participate in the sport of hockey in an inclusive, positive and supportive environment and use the game to develop characteristics such as dependability, self-reliance, confidence, concentration, service to others, and personal accountability. If interested in learning more about Happy Valley Special Hockey please visit their website here.

Skating School

Pegula Ice Arena offers figure skating classes for all ages and skating abilities. Our programs are part of Learn to Skate USA and sanctioned by United States Figure Skating. Classes are offered in 6-week sessions throughout the year. To learn which class you or your child should start in, click on the register button below for class descriptions.

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For any questions on figure skating programs offered at Pegula Ice Arena, please call 814-865-4102 or email PegulaSkating@psu.edu.

Private Lessons

Pegula Ice Arena's Pro Staff offers private lessons for all levels of skaters throughout the week. Private lessons can take place during public skating or freestyle sessions. It is up to the skater, or interested party, to contact the instructor of their choosing directly. If interested in information about our coaches or private lessons, please email PegulaSkating@psu.edu.

Freestyle

Freestyle is open ice available to figure skaters. Due to COVID restrictions, we are offering both high test and low test options for freestyles to get more of our skaters back out onto the ice. Low test freestyles are for skaters who are just starting out all the way up to those working on passing their USFS Pre Free level. Low test freestyle sessions are 30 minutes and cost $6.00. All skaters who are USFS level Free Skate 1 and above must skate on the high test freestyle ice sessions. High test freestyle sessions are 60 minutes and cost $12.00. Private lessons can also occur during a freestyle session. Freestyle sessions vary each week, to view the calendar and register for a freestyle session click here.

Coffee Club

Coffee Club is open ice available to skaters 18 years and older. It is a low-key environment with no jumping or private lessons permitted. Coffee Club is $12.00. Coffee Club sessions vary each week, to view the calendar and register for coffee club click here. Please note, due to COVID protocols coffee will not currently be served.

Penn State Figure Skating Club

The Penn State Figure Skating Club is for Penn State students of all skill levels and abilities. If interested in joining the Penn State Figure Skating Club or learning more, visit their website here.

Nittany Valley Figure Skating Club

The Nittany Valley Figure Skating Club's mission is to encourage participation in the sport of figure skating. All ages and skills are welcome. If interested in learning more, visit their website here.