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The New York Islanders want to grow the game.
The team is launching a series of new initiatives to promote gender equity in youth hockey and inspire the next generation of female players. This includes:
- Try Hockey for Free events
- Learn to Play programs for beginners
- Continue to Play programs as a transition between Learn to Play and existing
Travel Hockey programs - Girls Advance Clinic Series for female players in existing travel hockey
programs - Girls Tournament Team to complement the Quebec Peewee Team
- Women’s Coaching & Leadership Summit to recruit, support, and provide
more opportunities for women in the sport
As part of their efforts, the Islanders, based on Long Island, will also host special events at their Belmont Park facilities to celebrate girls’ hockey.
This includes Girl Hockey Weekends, where players of all ages and skill levels can participate in on-ice clinics, jamboree-style tournaments, and off-ice activities. The first Girl Hockey Weekend is set for this Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20 at UBS Arena’s The Park, with another scheduled for January. Tap here to register.
“The entire Islanders organization is committed to growing girls hockey in our community. We believe that every child deserves to play the sport they love,” said Janet Duch, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications for the Islanders and UBS Arena. “We’re also grateful for the support of our partners JetBlue, Global Industrial and Xerox, who share our passion.”
Girls Hockey Weekend schedule
Here’s what’s in store for this weekend. Note: Complimentary Parking will be provided at UBS Arena’s Silver Lot, located off Cross Island Parkway Exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East).
Saturday: Girls Jamboree 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: Girls Jamboree 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Girls Try Hockey for Free 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Top: Photos by Dennis DaSilva/New York Islanders
