Overview
The Tampa Bay Lightning are committed to providing girls within Florida and the Tampa Bay Area a safe, competitive environment to grow their individual hockey skills while promoting the enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of hockey.
We have all new Girls Only programming for girls of all ages and skill levels including: Ball Hockey, Learn to Skate, Learn to Play 101, Learn to Play 201, and two Rec Leagues (7-9 and 10-13).
You will find information on all programs below! For questions, please reach out to Kelley Steadman - Girls Hockey Coordinator at KSteadman@viniksportsgroup.com.
program leadership
Lead Instructor
Kelley Steadman - Girls Hockey Coordinator and Head Coach for all girls programs
- 3x World Champion with the US Women's National Team (1 at the U18 level and 2 at the senior level)
- NWHL Champion and All Star MVP with the Buffalo Beauts
- EWHL Champion with the Moscow Tornado
- CWHL Champion with the Boston Blades
- Division 1 College Hockey Player at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA
- 7 years of Division 1 coaching experience at Mercyhurst and Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA
Our other Girls Hockey staff include current and former professional and college players and high school coaches!
available programming
try hockey for free
Has your daughter ever shown an interest in ice hockey, but you don't know where to start? Are you just looking to have your daughter try something new and have a ton of fun with her friends? Our Tampa Bay Lightning staff has the event for you!
Come join the Tampa Bay Lightning for our GIRLS TRY ICE HOCKEY FOR FREE at Power Pole Arena on Tuesday, January 28th from 7:30pm - 8:30pm.
This event is for all skill levels for girls ages 5 - 10 and requires no hockey experience or equipment! We will provide all equipment!
Where: Power Pole Arena (6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa FL)
When: Tuesday, January 28th from 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Who: Girls Only - ages 5-10
How Much: FREE
Please click on the link below for more information/to register!
Girls Only Holiday Mini-Camp
Girls Only Holiday Mini-Camp is intended for girls of all skill levels between the ages of 5-15. Players will be split into two age groups: 9U and 15U.
Location: TGH Ice Plex
Dates: December 28th - 30th
Full Hockey Gear is Required!
*All campers will receive a Holiday-themed special Lightning jersey as well as one of a kind Lightning swag!
Girls Only Ball Hockey
This ball hockey training program is for girls of all skill levels and is more than just learning a game. More than running, passing and stick-handling, hockey is about responsibility, respect and teamwork. As children learn the skills needed to succeed on the rink, they also build and solidify important character traits needed to succeed in life. With that in mind, the Girls Ball Hockey Training initiative was developed by the Tampa Bay Lightning to offer more families a chance to experience everything that makes youth hockey so rewarding.
The program runs for 8 weeks, is for girls ages 5-10 and runs on Saturdays at the Lightning Made Training Center (6910 Asphalt Ave Unit B, Tampa FL).
Our winter season has begun but please check back soon for our Spring 2025 Registration!
Girls Only Learn to Skate
The Tampa Bay Lightning are excited to continue our Girls Only Learn to Skate! The Learn to Skate will take place at PowerPole Arena, which is located at 6910 Asphalt Ave., Tampa, FL 33614.
The Lightning Learn to Skate is a beginner program for youth hockey players who are just learning how to skate for the first time. The program will consist of eight (8) 45 minute long on-ice training sessions over the course of eight (8) consecutive weeks and is for Girls Only ages 5 - 11 years old. It is a great way to get new hockey players the feel of skating! No equipment is necessary! We provide skates and helmets.
- Fall Session - Begins August 18th at 10:40 am
- Winter Session - Begins Nov. 3 at 10:40am
- Spring Session - Begins February 16th at 10:40 am
- Summer Session - Begins May 18th at 10:40 am
Girls Only Learn to Play 101
The NHL and the NHLPA have partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning to provide a low-cost opportunity for Girls to try hockey for the first time. During the 2022-23 hockey season, more than 800 boys and girls (age 5-10) discovered the sport of hockey for the first time through the Lightning Learn to Play Hockey Program. The Girls Learn to Play program takes place at Power Pole Arena (6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa FL).
The program will consist of eight (8) 45 minute long on-ice training sessions over the course of eight (8) consecutive weeks. Girls will receive their own complete set of hockey equipment to keep as they progress into a next-step hockey program.
- Fall Session - Begins August 18th at 11:25 am
- Winter Session - Begins November 3rd at 12:10pm
- Spring Session - Begins February 16th at 11:25 am
- Summer Session - Begins May 18th at 11:25 am
Girls Only LEARN TO PLAY 201
Lightning Made Girls Only Learn to Play 201 is for girls ages 5-11 who have completed a Learn to Play (Hockey 101) program and are looking to take their game to the next level. Learn to Play 201 training includes power skating, skill development, as well as small area game play/teaching.
For all small group work and games, girls are split into groups based on skill level so they are constantly being pushed to compete and get better, while having a ton of fun with their friends.
The program is held at Power Pole Arena (6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa FL) and will consist of 8, one hour on-ice training sessions over the course of 8 consecutive weeks on Sundays.
- Fall Session - Begins August 18th at 12:10 pm
- Winter Session - Begins November 3rd at 12:10 pm
- Spring Session - Begins February 16th at 12:10 pm
- Summer Session - Begins May 18th at 12:10 pm
GIRLS ONLY REC PROGRAM
We are so excited to be continuing our Girls Only Rec League this summer! The Lightning Girls Only Rec Program now includes two age groups!
9U Rec League: For girls ages 7-9 who have completed a Learn to Play program (Hockey 101) and Rookie League (Hockey 201) and are looking to learn more about positioning and game play!
13U Rec League: For girls ages 10-13 who have completed a Learn to Play program (Hockey 101) and Rookie League (Hockey 201) and are looking to learn more about positioning and game play!
Location: Power Pole Arena (6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa FL)
Dates: 8 weeks of practices and games on Sundays!
Winter Girls Rec League is in Progress - Please check back for Spring registrations!
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