Open to boys and girls ages 5 to 9, Get Out and Learn (GOAL) allows kids to give hockey a try, as the first step to enjoying the game on the ice, at a park, or in their neighborhood.

The Blue Jackets support the growth and development of female hockey. In partnership with USA Hockey, the Blue Jackets host an annual girls-only clinic at Nationwide Arena. This skill development clinic provides an opportunity for female hockey players to skate alongside each other while having fun.

Hockey For Her presented by Bread Financial gives females an inside look at the Blue Jackets organization while learning more about the sport of hockey. Participants have the opportunity to take a shot on Nationwide Arena ice, interact with CBJ staff, enjoy a cocktail reception, and more!

Central Ohio Girls’ Hockey (COGH) is dedicated to building a strong community of female players and providing focus and opportunities for girls to train and learn to play ice hockey in a fun, safe, and developmental environment. COGH emphasizes core values of fun, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of the game of ice hockey.

The Columbus Blades Sled Hockey program is for youth, males, and females who have a physical disability limiting one’s ability to play ice hockey in a standing position. Athletes are developed through instruction, encouragement, evaluation, and competition.

The mission of Special Hockey is to give people with physical and Developmental Disabilities the chance to play the sport of Ice Hockey in an environment that is adapted to the level of ability in which the athletes are able to participate. Special hockey exists for the enrichment of the athlete with a developmental disability.

CIHC is one of 39 NHL Hockey is For Everyone programs and is affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. We serve over 3,000 youth per year in our Learn to Play Hockey, Learn to Skate, and hockey team programs, with more than 65% of our participants being minority and more than 25% are female.

Columbus Ohio Gay Lesbian Ally Hockey Association (COGLAHA) is a charitable and educational athletic organization for the purpose of competing in regional, national, and international competitions.

Ohio Blind Hockey provides individuals who are blind and visually impaired the opportunity to play ice hockey and be a part of a team that focuses on empowerment and independence.