The St. Louis Blues have partnered with the NHL and NHLPA to create a Little Blues program powered by First Community Credit Union, a low-cost Learn to Play program to allow kids to experience hockey for the first time. This six-week introduction to hockey program is intended for kids ages 4-9 who have never participated in organized youth hockey. 

Your child is only eligible to do this program once.

The Little Blues program costs $250 per child and includes six on-ice practices, and a complete set of hockey equipment. Skating lessons are highly recommended before starting the Little Blues program.

All sessions will take place at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex in O'Fallon, IL from 5:30pm to 6:20pm on Mondays, except for Week 1 which will begin at 6:00pm (see below for full session schedule). 

Once equipment has been ordered, there are no refunds allowed!

Program Schedule:

Week 1: Monday, March 23rd, 2026 -- 6:00pm-6:50pm

Week 2: Monday, March 30th, 2026 -- 5:30pm-6:20pm

Week 3: Monday, April 6th, 2026 -- 5:30pm-6:20pm

Week 4: Monday, April 13th, 2026 -- 5:30pm-6:20pm

Week 5: Monday, April 20th, 2026 -- 5:30pm-6:20pm

Week 6: Monday, April 27th, 2026 -- 5:30pm-6:20pm

Equipment Kit:

- Little Blues jersey

- Skates

- Shoulder pads

- Gloves

- Neck guard 

- Elbow pads

- Helmet

- Hockey pants

- Shin guards

- Hockey socks

- Hockey stick