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: Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Rookie League, Rec League, and a Development Program for 11-16 year olds.
You will find information on all programs below! For questions, please reach out to Kelley Steadman - Girls Hockey Coordinator.
program leadership
Lead Instructor
Kelley Steadman - Kelley is a 3x World Champion with Team USA, a CWHL champion, a former Buffalo Beauts star and a Mercyhurst hockey alum. She also has over 7 years of Div. 1 Women's College Hockey coaching experience and over 10 years of experience as a private skills instructor.
programs
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, Home of Xtra ice which is located at 6910 Asphalt Ave., Tampa, FL 33614. The winter session begins on December 3rd and runs for 8 weeks on Sundays.
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 winter program is 8 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!
See the link below for Winter 2023 Registration!
Girls Only Learn to Play
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) will discover the sport of hockey for the first time through the Lightning Learn to Play Hockey Program. This program will be offered in multiple rinks throughout Florida.
WINTER SESSION INFORMATION:
The program will consist of eight (8) 45 minute long on-ice training sessions over the course of eight (8) consecutive weeks. Sessions will take place on Sundays, beginning December 3rd from 1:50pm - 2:35pm. Girls will receive their own complete set of hockey equipment to keep as they progress into a next-step hockey program.
Girls Only Rookie League
Lightning Made Girls Only Rookie League is for girls ages 6-11 who have completed a Learn to Play (Hockey 101) program and are looking to take their game to the next level. Rookie league 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 small 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.
WINTER SESSION INFORMATION:
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 from 2:40pm - 3:40pm beginning December 3rd.
GIRLS ONLY REC PROGRAM
We are so excited to be continuing our Girls Only Rec League this winter! The Lightning Girls Only Rec Program now includes two age groups!
9U Rec League: For girls ages 7-9who 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!
WINTER SESSION INFORMATION:
Location: Power Pole Arena (6910 Asphalt Ave, Tampa FL)
Dates: 8 weeks of practices and games on Sundays, beginning December 3rd.
Please click on the link below for more details and registration!