New Discount Applies to the “Get In The Game” Learn-to-Play Program and Novice Draft League Sign-Ups at Participating Arenas Nationwide
Bethesda, MD, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Bear Sports Group, the premier owner and operator of ice arenas and hockey leagues across the U.S., announces a 25% registration discount available to veterans, military personnel and first responders signing up for Foundry Adult Hockey’s “Get In The Game” (GITG) beginner program and the Novice Draft League.
Foundry Adult Hockey, part of the Black Bear Sports Group network, offers adults 18+ a structured pathway into the sport through its national learn-to-play and novice league programs. “Get In The Game” provides new players with foundational skills and on-ice instruction, while the Novice Draft League gives GITG graduates and other beginners the chance to experience organized, competitive play in a supportive environment.
“Veterans, members of the military, and first responders know what it means to work together, show up for others and rely on the people next to them,” said Murry N. Gunty, Founder and CEO of Black Bear Sports Group. “Hockey offers that same sense of teamwork and shared purpose, and we want more adults to feel welcome trying the sport for the first time.”
The discount is intended to expand access across participating Black Bear arenas and strengthen opportunities for adults returning to civilian life or seeking new community connections. For many veterans, team-based sports offer a familiar sense of camaraderie, structure and collective accomplishment that mirrors aspects of their service experience. Eligible participants can activate the discount by presenting verification to arena staff before the start of their first session, including a valid veteran ID, military ID, or first responder credentials.
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