Junior Crash Course

The Iowa Wild have created a program to help aspiring youth hockey players in central Iowa learn how to skate and play hockey! 

Junior Crash Course, presented by Premier Chevy Dealers, is a program designed for youth participants between the ages of 4 and 12 to have the opportunity to learn how to play hockey through six on-ice sessions. The program's six sessions introduce the game of hockey at the beginner level while providing kids with FREE equipment from our partners at Scheels. Junior Crash Course sessions will begin in October.

Every selected participant will receive:

• One (1) helmet
• One (1) hockey stick
• One (1) pair of skates
• One (1) hockey bag
• One (1) set of protective pads
• Six (6) hands-on sessions with Iowa Wild players and coaches to learn the fundamentals

Applications for the 2026 Junior Crash Course are now open! This program is limited to 100 participants who will be selected at random. Applications will close at 5 PM on Friday, July 3.

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To be eligible, the participant or any family member may not currently be affiliated with Des Moines Youth Hockey or registered with USA Hockey. Due to program limitations, not every applicant can be selected to participate. The selection process is meticulous and we do everything in our power to provide opportunities for as many young aspiring hockey players as possible. Every selected participant will receive the equipment above at no additional cost. Click here to view the Rules and Regulations.