Hockey School Program
The Washington Capitals Hockey School program, presented by Capital One, is aimed at providing access and introducing the sport of hockey to children in elementary and middle school. The program is currently implemented in over 1,601 local schools reaching over 1,052,294 students annually and includes free equipment and a custom curriculum.
A Capitals Hockey School Milestone Event
Current Counties Offered
| Maryland | Virginia | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County | Alexandria City | Ward 1 |
| Baltimore City | Arlington County | Ward 2 |
| Baltimore County | Clarke County | Ward 3 |
| Calvert County | Culpeper County | Ward 4 |
| Caroline County | Fairfax County | Ward 5 |
| Carroll County | Frederick County | Ward 6 |
| Charles County | Fredericksburg City | Ward 7 |
| Frederick County | Hanover County | Ward 8 |
| Garrett County | Loudoun County | |
| Montgomery County | Manassas City | |
| Prince George's County | Prince William County | |
| Queen Anne's County | ||
| St. Mary's County | ||
| Wicomico County |
Benefits to the Students
- Take part in and learn about the game of hockey
- Introduction to a game they may not have been able to experience before
- Opportunity to have guest appearances and taught by members of the Washington Capitals' staff
Benefits to the School
- Donation of hockey equipment (sticks, nets, balls, pucks)
- P.E. teachers will receive a standardized curriculum following SHAPE America's National requirements
- Capitals Youth Hockey Development staff will visit schools upon request
- Schools can reach out to the Capitals Youth Hockey Development staff for help in answering questions related to hockey
