S.K.A.T.E. is a state-wide academic achievement program that recognizes the scholastic accomplishments of youth student athletes who play hockey. The S.K.A.T.E. program is endorsed by Minnesota hockey, the governing board of amateur hockey in Minnesota.

S.K.A.T.E. encourages, rewards, and supports youth hockey players who commit themselves to their schoolwork while enjoying the sport of hockey. This program recognizes skaters who achieve a 3.0 G.P.A. (grade point average) or higher, on a 4.0 scale, during the academic period which coincides with the hockey season.