Hockey,
for every kid.
Free ice, gear, and coaching for Wisconsin youth, most of whom have never had the chance to step onto the rink.
Break the Ice makes hockey accessible by removing the barriers that keep kids off the rink: the cost of ice, gear, and instruction.
Founded by high school players, we give underserved youth across Milwaukee and Ozaukee County free, beginner-friendly events where they build confidence, belonging, and a love of the game, on and off the ice.
What the ice
means to them.
Takeisha Wilson Program Assistant, Neighborhood House
Schedule a free
skate for your kids.
Lead a youth group? Bring your kids out for a free skate. We cover the ice, the gear, and the coaching. Tell us a little about your group and we'll find a date.
Ready to hit the ice?
Send us a quick email and we'll help you pick a date for your group's free skate.
Email Us to ScheduleWhat helps us plan
- Your group or organization
- Approximate number of youth
- A preferred timeframe
- Any accessibility or transportation needs
Our supporters.
The partners and organizations helping us put more kids on the ice.
Put a kid on the ice.
Every dollar goes straight to the rink: ice time, equipment, transportation, meals, and warm winter gear for kids who'd otherwise be left out. Your gift breaks down a barrier.
Donate NowFounders
Break the Ice began with two high school student-athletes and one belief: that no kid should be kept off the ice by the cost of gear, ice time, or coaching. Their shared passion for hockey has grown into a program that breaks down those barriers and gives every kid the chance to feel the confidence, belonging, and joy the game first gave them.
