The in-house Youth Recreational League at Centene Community Ice Center welcomes players of all skill levels regardless of club affiliaton. It serves as a great first step for new players looking to transition into organized gameplay and provides club players with an opportunity to stay active during the offseason.
Learn to Play
Centene Community Ice Center, in conjunction with the St. Louis Blues, is proud to offer various Learn to Play programs to help grow and promote hockey in the St. Louis community. Our instructors will guide new players through the basics of the game from skating to shooting and passing to on-ice communication and help lay a solid foundation for your youth players new hockey path.
While it is not required, it is encouraged that any new player first complete our Learn to Skate program to ensure comfortability on the ice and a safe transition into hockey gameplay.
Little Blues (Learn to Play) - Six-week program designed for kids age 4-9 with no prior organized hockey experience; each registrant will receive a complete set of hockey equipment.
Continue to Play - Six-week program for youth players who recently completed the Little Blues intro Learn to Play program and are not ready to join a hockey club.
Girls Hockey Development Program presented by Bauer - Six-week program for girls of all ages to start their hockey career in a fun and comfortable environment; each registrant will receive a complete set of hockey equipment.
Adult Learn to Play - Four-week program for adults (18+ only) with little to no prior hockey experience who are interested in learning how to play.