Play it Forward

Play it Forward

Giving back is essential for the growth and success of any sport. Our give back program offers Club, High School, and Junior Players at the 14u Level and above the chance to give back to the game they love while gaining valuable community service hours. As one of the largest grassroots hockey initiatives affiliated with USA Hockey, Ice Realm's program supports our local community by fostering a positive influence on today's youth. There is nothing more impactful than passionate players returning to their roots to help new players learn and enjoy the game!

Volunteer Requirements and Benefits

  • Must currently be a member of a club, high school or junior team (14u and older)
  • All volunteers much be registered with USA Hockey and complete the following:
    • Student Coach Model Form
    • Student Coast Presentation
  • Use your passion for the sport to teach younger players important life lessons; perseverance, work ethic and FUN!
  • Become a mentor to the next generation of players
  • Earn community service hours required for high school graduation
  • Receive a letter of recommendation or reference upon request
  • Gain experience that can lead to future opportunities within our Ice Realm coaching team

Programs to Volunteer for

First Steps: Designed for beginners, this program introduces the basics of skating to new players in a supportive environment. 

Try Hockey For Free (USA Hockey): A one-time introductory session offering children a free chance to experience hockey for the first time.

Hockey 101: A foundational program to build core hockey skills and knowledge, preparing players for more advanced play.

Special Events: Join us at Ice Realm's special events to share the joy of hockey and skating with new families and community members.

Spring Hockey: We are excited to have our inaugural spring youth hockey league, as well as the Southern California high school girls hockey league

These sessions are held at our Ice Realm Locations - Westminster & Carlsbad.

Interested student coaches, APPLY HERE

Interest Form