The Herb Brooks Foundation

Rink rats program: The rink rats program is a learn to skate/hockey program for "twin cities" youth with regular, positive activity under The supervision of caring adults. The program engages youth through The sport of hockey, by introducing youth ages 7 to 12 years old to The game of hockey. The rink rats program is a huge step towards, as Herb said it, "widening The pyramid." Meaning, The sport of hockey is not considered by many young people because of The over-organization and emphasis on ultra competitive play - especially for inner-city youth. The Herb Brooks Foundation wants to let kids living in The twin cities reap The wonderful benefits of playing in a very friendly environment that focuses on The positive development of The youth.

The Herb Brooks hockey clinic: The h b hockey clinic provides opportunities for existing inner city players to receive The highest quality instruction at The hbtc at no cost to players or organizations. One 2 hour session per week of skill development training at The hbtc & Herb Brooks rink if provided at no cost to The players. This program covers 4 weeks and includes apporximately 100 skaters. Elementary skating program: this program runs for 4 weeks starting on or about The end of march and goes for 4 weeks. This is an extension of The rick rats program for The boys and girls that attend seward elementary school. The on ice program is directed by The coaching staff at augsburg college and The students are transported to and from seward to augsburg via morrie's automotive group vans.