Little Blues
About
Little Blues, presented by First Community Credit Union, is a low-cost Learn to Play hockey program to allow kids to experience hockey for the first time, in partnership with the National Hockey League and NHLPA. The Little Blues program cost is $250 per child.
This six-week introduction into hockey is intended for children that have not participated in organized youth hockey before. Children who have registered with a local Missouri Hockey association previously are not eligible to participate in this program.
Once equipment has been ordered, there are no refunds.
Program Includes
- Six-weeks of on-ice practices (once a week)
- Youth Hockey Graduation Ceremony
- Full set of equipment:
- Little Blues jersey
- Skates
- Shoulder pads
- Gloves
- Elbow pads
- Helmet
- Shin guards
- Hockey pants
- Hockey socks
- Equipment bag
- Hockey stick (no curve)
Program Eligibility
- Children must be between the ages of 4-9.
- This program is offered to new, first-time participants only.
- Children who are not registered with a local Missouri Hockey Association.
- Children who have previously participated in the Little Blues are NOT eligible to participate again. This is a one-time only program.
- IMPORTANT: All participants MUST complete a Learn to Skate program prior to enrolling in Little Blues. It will be difficult for your child to get the most out of this program if they don't have skating experience prior to entering!
Upcoming Sessions
The Little Blues Program runs year-round. Fall-Spring sessions will be held on Saturdays. Summer sessions will be held on Tuesdays.
Fall One Start Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 (registration open)
Fall Two Start Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Location
Location
750 Casino Center Dr.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043.
Little Blues sessions are held at Centene Community Ice Center, the official practice facility of the St. Louis Blues.
Please see the registration page below for other Blues Learn To Play locations.
Reschedule Policies
- Once equipment has been ordered, no refunds are allowed.
- If your child misses a practice, they are able to make up that practice in the current session they are registered for at another practice time slot.
- If your child does not participate in any practices or only participates in the first practice and does not want to continue, then we can move them into the upcoming session.
- If your child participates in more than one practice in the current session they are registered for, then we cannot move them into another session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need to know how to skate before signing up?
All children must complete skating lessons before joining Little Blues as it will make learning hockey focused skills such as shooting and stickhandling much easier if a child is comfortable on skates.
Where can my child participate in Learn To Skate/skating lessons?
A majority of local rinks will have their own Learn To Skate programs or skating lessons taking place year-round. There is no requirement on which of these programs your child will need to complete.
However, if you are looking for a recommendation, Centene Community Ice Center has their own Learn To Skate program and more information can be found here: https://www.centenecommunityicecenter.com/ice-skating/learn-to-skate-1
Why do I not see any Little Blues sessions on the registration page?
This is because the sessions are either completely filled up/sold out or registration is not yet open for a specific session.
I was added to a waiting list during registration, what does this mean?
If you were added to our waiting list, this means our session is currently filled. Should a spot open, you will be notified. If no spots open, you will be added to the communication list for the next available session.
2025-2026 Season
Welcome to Little Blues!