On-Ice Volunteers
Each season, Volunteers can register with the Mighty Penguins to help mostly with on-ice duties during practices. Space is limited and all Students are required to use Crossbar to RSVP to practices. Beginning with the 2026-2027 season, the registration requirements and guidelines will look a little different than in past seasons. Please be sure to look over the Volunteer Guide for more information on what it looks like to be a volunteer with the Mighty Penguins.
Ages
On-ice Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
When
Our sled hockey season typically runs from late August/early September through the 1st weekend May.
Where
Practices are held at:
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex — Covestro Rink
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Practices
Current (2026-2027 season) practices for the Novice, Junior, and Intermediate Divisions:
- Alternates between youth & adult most Thursdays from 4:40-5:40 PM
- Most Saturdays from 4:10-5:30 PM for youth teams and 5:30-6:50 PM for adult teams
Additional Opportunities
Most seasons our Junior and Novice Youth teams host a home tournament at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. This year's tournament is December 12-13, 2026.
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer & earn additional service hours.
We are always looking for:
- On-ice pushers
- Scorekeepers
- Timekeepers
- Referees
- Volunteers to help with our 50/50 and Basket Raffles
Contacts
Questions or need more info?
Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Shannon Ebersole: volunteer@penguinssledhockey.org
Need more info about our Sled Hockey Program for youth & adults living with physical disabilities? Reach out to Program Manager, Emily Gasse: emily.gasse@penguinssledhockey.org
Have questions about Crossbar or volunteer compliance? Reach out to Operations Manager, Tara Garris: tara.garris@penguinssledhockey.org
Volunteer Guide
2026 - 2027 Season
Welcome to the 2026-2027 Volunteer Registration with the Mighty Penguins!
On-Ice Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.
On-ice volunteers may be required to push some our players that aren't able to propel themselves on the ice, so skating ability is most helpful. For the safely of our volunteers, helmets are required on the ice at all times.
NEW THIS SEASON — We have moved from SportsEngine to Crossbar for scheduling, RSVP updates, and communication.
To participate as an on-ice volunteer, you are required to update your availability in Crossbar for ALL practices so our coaching staff can plan practices accordingly. We look forward to you building relationships with our coaches and players. Coaches may restrict the number of on-ice volunteers for practices for the safety of our sled hockey athletes.
Thank you for volunteering with the Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey organization. Your time and energy help our athletes thrive!
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