Our Thanksgiving Meal Drive is just over a week away, and if your family would benefit from a meal, don't forget to reserve yours now: tinyurl.com/registerfora... The deadline to reserve a meal is this Wednesday, November 12!

We are continuing to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025 by highlighting some of the memorable moments from the last two decades of building lives and uniting communities.

Getting ready for another exciting weekend of #SniderHockey & Education travel games!

At Snider Learn to Skate, our focus goes beyond teaching skating skills — our Life Skills program helps students build confidence, friendships, and teamwork skills. One of the life skills stations is the Buddy Relay Race, where skaters buddy up and cheer each other on!

Reminder: There is no after-school programming at Scanlon today (11/7) or tomorrow (11/8). Normal programming will resume on Monday.

Snider students, join us for a conversation with Snider alumni about their paths after high school! With a variety of postsecondary pathways represented, students will hear firsthand how to succeed in the dynamic years that follow high school and college graduation.

Thank you to Brownstein Group for hosting us for a career visit at their Center City office this week! Our students had a great time learning what it is like to work in Advertising and related creative fields!

The Jim Britt "A" Game Award was established in 2017 to be presented each year to the Snider employee whose outstanding performance and commitment has best exemplified our core values. Congratulations to Tyler Pitis on being the recipient of this year's award.

Are you interested in launching your career in emergency medicine? The Career Pathways Fund – EMT Scholarship provides financial assistance to Snider students and alumni who are interested in pursuing emergency medical technician training programs. Check out how to apply above (below)!

On November 19, #SniderHockey & Education is distributing over 250 turkeys and traditional Thanksgiving fixings to local families, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to celebrate with a full table. Will you join us in making a difference?

#SniderHockey & Education alumni: save the date! The 12th Annual Snider Alumni Game will take place Saturday, December 27th at Penn Ice Rink. All Snider Alumni are invited to join us for on-ice games and mingling with old teammates, friends, and staff. We hope to see you there!

#SniderHockey & Education high school students met with representatives from our postsecondary partner schools at the Goals + Assists Partner School Fair today. Thank you to all of our partner school representatives in attendance!

We hope everyone who is celebrating today has a safe and #HappyHalloween!

Last day to sign up for this fantastic opportunity!

Reminder: There will be no programming at Tarken tomorrow (10/31). Normal programming will resume on Saturday.

The puck dropped on the 8U Fall #SniderHockeyLeague season this past weekend! Congratulations to our student-athletes for starting off the season strong. Best of luck on the rest of the season!

In honor of First Responder Appreciation Week, we're celebrating alumna Victoria Maloney, who's giving back through a $2,000 annual EMT scholarship to the Snider Career Pathways Fund. Hear more from Victoria or make a gift of your own ➡️ bit.ly/sniderEMT

Reminder: The Goals + Assists Partner School Fair is this Saturday!

The Stickman, front and center. Check out our new #SniderHockeyLeague jerseys!

We are continuing to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025 by highlighting some of the memorable moments from the last two decades of building lives and uniting communities.

Congratulations to the winners of our Back to the Rink Reading Challenge! These five individuals read the most minutes at their respective rinks during the challenge. Well done, and keep on reading!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Sims last night to celebrate their annual Costume Party! It was wonderful meeting new members of our community. We hope to see you back at the rink!

Reminder to all Compete to Grow families: Join #SniderHockey & Education at Penn this weekend for a book fair, fitness challenges, prizes, and more while cheering on our 10U, 12U, and 14U travel teams!

Introducing the first-ever Snider Insider magazine! It's packed with student success stories, program impact, organizational updates, and snapshots of Snider in action. Explore the digital edition and see how your support empowers students to prosper in life: bit.ly/47ngz0u

Calling all future influencers: Interested in a career in advertising or marketing? Join #SniderHockey & Education for a Career Visit to Brownstein and learn directly from professionals in the Advertising industry about how to get hired in a creative field.

Join Snider for a Community Resource & Anti-Violence Fair at Scanlon Recreation Center on 11/15 from 12-4 PM. Enjoy free ice skating, explore community resources, and take part in fun activities, all while standing together against violence and building a safer community.

Thank you to FORGE and Marc Duey for hosting the #SniderHockey & Education G16U and G19U for a Leadership & Team Building Academy this weekend! Our student-athletes had a fantastic time participating in your obstacle course and field drills!

Our October Alumni Spotlight is Mike McDevitt, a Mechanical Engineering Major and Goals + Assists scholar at Villanova University. This summer, Mike completed a Fire Protection internship with Amtrak, where he is continuing to work during the school year. Keep up the great work, Mike!

We're proud of our students who show up for their teammates each and every day! Teamwork is one of #Sniderhockey & Education's core values. We believe in building a foundation of trust and respect that fosters camaraderie, creativity and collaboration to help us be more effective!

🚨 PROGRAMMING UPDATE: Laura Sims Skate House will be closed tomorrow (October 17). Normal programming will resume on Saturday!

Thank you to Kutztown University for welcoming our student-athletes for a campus visit on Monday! We had a great time touring campus and seeing what student life is like at Kutztown!

Costumes, candy, and free skating! Join us for a Costume Party at Laura Sims Skate House on Friday, October 24, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. All #SniderHockey Education students, families, and friends are welcome to join for free food, candy, games, ice skating and more!

REMINDER: All city rinks are closed tomorrow (Monday, October 13) due to the Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples' Day holidays. Our regular programming schedule will resume on Tuesday!

We are continuing to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025 by highlighting some of the memorable moments from the last two decades of building lives and uniting communities.

#SniderHockey & Education high school students and their families are invited to attend the Goals + Assists Partner School Fair November 1 from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Students will meet admissions representatives and Snider alumni in order to learn more about each partner school.

The Flyers begin their regular season tonight and #SniderHockey & Education student-athletes are excited to cheer them on against the Panthers!

Students on the #SniderHockey & Education Leadership Council met last night for the first time this season! The Snider Leadership Council gives selected high school students the opportunity to enhance leadership skills and use members’ voices and perspectives to improve Snider programs.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Snider Cup: - Gross: Men of Iron - Net: Loftus Construction After four rounds of tournament play throughout the spring and summer, these two teams came out on top!

Today we celebrate National Coaches Day! We're thankful for all of the #SniderHockey & Education coaches who make an impact on our students every day.

#SniderHockey hit the ice for the first time 20 years ago today at the Class of 1923 Arena with students from the Patterson School in Southwest Philly. Sarena Snider introduced Mr Snider, and the audience included Flyers president Ron Ryan, Bob Clarke, Ken Hitchcock, & many other Flyers staff.

🚨 STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT🚨: We are excited to welcome Colleen Hagan to the Snider team as our new Development Strategist, Special Events! Please join us in welcoming Colleen to #SniderHockey & Education!

“It’s a beautiful thing!” #SniderHockey & Education President Scott Tharp eulogizes Snider ambassador and Flyers legend Bernie Parent.

#SniderHockey & Education 4th-8th students and their families met with representatives from our partner schools at Breakaway School Fair today at Saint Joseph's Prep. The Breakaway Scholarship is now open for 8th grade students! Be sure to apply before the November 1 deadline.

Congratulations to the #SniderHockey & Education alumni who achieved Postsecondary Academic All-Star status for the Spring 2025 semester! These students earned a 3.5+ GPA from their respective institutions in the spring. Great work!

Getting ready for the new #SniderHockeyLeague season! We're excited for our students to kick off the new season in a few weeks!

The Breakaway Scholarship application for #SniderHockey & Education 8th graders is now open! The application will be shared via email from the Breakaway Scholarships Coordinator. For more information, contact Zoe Karukas, Breakaway Scholarships Coordinator, at [email protected].

We are continuing to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025 by highlighting some of the memorable moments from the last two decades of building lives and uniting communities. Just two months ago, we celebrated the impact of Flyers legend Bernie Parent on #SniderHockey & Education over the years.

SHL students have repped the Snider logo in a lot of different ways over the years. Take a trip down memory lane with the evolution of SHL jerseys! And check back on October 19 for an announcement about the new #SniderHockeyLeague look! 👀

We are proud to announce that Michael Sulkes, SVP & General Manager of Xfinity Mobile Arena has joined the Board of Directors of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education! Please join us in welcoming Mike to the Board of Directors!

#SniderHockey & Education alumni: the Career Pathways Fund is available to provide financial assistance for those who wish to pursue a valuable educational or career opportunity! Alumni should contact Maria Walsh, Postsecondary Scholarships Manager for access to the application.