Youth Hockey Camps

2024 Spring/Summer Hockey Camps

Sno-King is excited to introduce our lineup of Spring and Summer hockey camps for players and goalies of all ages and skill levels. These sessions are led and designed by experienced Sno-King staff & skills coaches with the goal to have fun while continuing to focus on player development.

Please register for the age your player will be playing in for the upcoming 2024-25 Season. Example: If your player is a 14U moving up to 16U you would register for 16U camps & clinics.

8U-18U CAMPS

Camps are open to all interested youth hockey players aged 6 to 18 who meet the prerequisites, including being a current member of an 8U-18U team or in Learn to Play – Hockey 1 or higher. Specific requirements may vary by camp. Players must have their own hockey gear for participation in all camps.

WEEKLY SKILLS CAMPS

“Get-Ready-For-Tryouts” Skills Sessions with Antoine
12U, 14U/16U

Thursdays, March 28 – April 11
Times vary by age group
Sno-King Kirkland

Sharpen up your skills and ramp up your training to be ready for your tryouts. Intense 90-minute sessions of honing skills and pushing yourself to the limit. Skills will build in a progression through the three week series.

REGISTRATION NOTE: If you’re trying out for 12U, please register for the 12U session. If you’re trying out for 14u or 16U, 14U/16U session

12U
Thursdays
March 28 – April 11
5:40 PM – 7:10 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Antoine Dallain

14U/16U
Thursdays
March 28 – April 11
7:20 PM – 8:50 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Antoine Dallain

3 v 3
8U, 10U, 12U/14U

Sundays, April 7 – June 2 (Spring)
Sundays, June 9 – August 11 (Summer)
Times vary by location
Sno-King Kirkland or Sno-King Renton

3 v 3 is a weekly Sunday morning session designed for ages 6 to 13 to play cross ice games with their friends in a fun and competitive environment.

PREREQUISITES: Current 8U-14U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 2 or Learn to Play – Tweens & Teens.

Volunteers and Players will coordinate balanced teams to play cross ice games. 3 v 3 hockey increases puck handling; team play; transition from offense to defense and defense to offense; positioning; time on the ice, plus many more benefits. The modern game is played in small areas! You have to be able to play in traffic and make quick decisions or you will not be able to advance to the higher levels.

8U Spring
Sundays
April 7 – June 2
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson


8U Spring
Sundays
April 7 – June 2
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Doug Kirton


8U Summer
Sundays
June 9 – August 11
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson


8U Summer
Sundays
June 9 – August 11
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Doug Kirton

10U Spring
Sundays
April 7 – June 2
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson


1oU Spring
Sundays
April 7 – June 2
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Doug Kirton


10U Summer
Sundays
June 9 – August 11
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson


10U Summer
Sundays
June 9 – August 11
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Doug Kirton

12U/14U Spring
Sundays
April 7 – June 2
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson


12U/14U Spring
Sundays
April 7 – June 2
10:20 AM – 11:20 AM

Sno-King Renton
Coach: Doug Kirton


12U/14U Summer
Sundays
June 9 – August 11
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson


12U/14U Summer
Sundays
June 9 – August 11
10:20 AM – 11:20 AM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Doug Kirton

Power Skating
8U-16U

Tuesdays, June 18 – August 6 (Kirkland)
Wednesdays, June 19 – July 31 (Snoqualmie)
Times vary by location
Sno-King Kirkland or Sno-King Snoqualmie

From perfecting edge work to honing strides, agility, and quickness, our dynamic weekly schedule is designed to elevate every aspect of your game.

PREREQUISITES: Current 8U-16U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 2 or Learn to Play – Tweens & Teens.

Our dedicated team of professional coaches are geared up to enhance skills needed to get players to their next level. We can’t wait to hit the ice to help develop top-notch players with a solid skating foundation.

8U-16U
Tuesdays
June 18 – August 6
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Doug Kirton, Kris Wilson


8U-16U

Wednesdays
June 19 – July 31
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Jamie Huscroft, Hiron Redman, Johnathan Williams, Vadim Akolzin

Sunbirds skills
8U/10U, 12U+ REC, 12U/14U SELECT

Mondays, June 17 – August 5 (8U/10U & 12U+ Rec)
Tuesdays, June 18 – August 6 (12U/14U Select)
Times vary by age group
Sno-King Kirkland

Our Summer Skills program is designed for Recreation & Select players ages 6 through 13 with a focus on fundamental skills for continuous player development.

PREREQUISITES: Current 8U-14U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 2 or Learn to Play – Tweens & Teens.

8U/10U
Mondays
June 17 – August 5
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson

12U+ Rec
Mondays
June 17 – August 5
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Kris Wilson

12U/14U Select
Tuesdays
June 18 – August 6
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Antoine Dallain, Kris Wilson

1-2 DAY CLINICS

SAFETY & BODY CONTACT CLINIC
12U-16U

Thursday, July 18 (Kirkland)
Thursday, August 15 (Snoqualmie)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sno-King Kirkland or Sno-King Snoqualmie

This one day clinic includes both off and on ice instruction with focus on teaching important safety elements to prevent injury and teach proper body contact techniques. Mandatory for ages 12 and up (moving into 14U).

Teaching components include off ice demonstrations, video review and two hours on ice drills. It is designed for the hockey player ages 9 to 14 years old. In the game of hockey it is important to know how to give and receive a check for obvious safety concerns. In fact, 87% of all injuries that occur in hockey are directly related to body checking. Effective use of the body becomes more important at the older ages, learning good technique at an early age is critical.

12U-16U
Thursday, July 18
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Doug Kirton


12U-16U
Thursday, August 15
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Doug Kirton

SNIPERS SHOOTING CLINIC
8U/10U, 12U-18U

Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4
Times vary by age group
Sno-King Snoqualmie

This 2 day clinic is for players who want to improve their hockey shot. Instruction will include wrist shot, slap shot, snap shot and backhand shots.

PREREQUISITES: Current 8U-18U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 2 or Learn to Play – Tweens & Teens.

Primary focus will be on proper body positions, hand position on the stick, the shot and follow-through along with strategies for targeting and shot situations and selection. Drills will be designed to emphasize shooting power, velocity, and release; puck management, protection, and confidence; shooting accuracy, release speed and consistency; shooting deception and reading the goalie; shot methods and shooting selection; proper hand and body positioning; proper follow through and head position/vision.

8U/10U
Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Jamie Huscroft & staff

12U-18U

Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Jamie Huscroft & Sno-King Staff

4-5 DAY CAMPS

SUNBIRDS SUMMER FUN CAMP
8U-14U

Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28
Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie

Players will build lifelong friendships and memories while improving their hockey game. Daily curriculum will focus on playing hockey through a variety of formats.

PREREQUISITES: Current 8U-14U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 1 or Learn to Play – Tweens N Teens AND have full hockey gear.

From speed and agility training, small ice arena games and afternoon cross ice hockey games to cap off each day. In addition, players will also receive the highest quality training off the ice. Players need strength, power, speed, and agility to excel on the ice and this additional training will help optimize these areas for all athletes. Give your player an experience to remember at one of our Sunbirds Summer hockey camps in Snoqualmie. With a focus on fun, this is the summer hockey camp you don’t want to miss!

8U-14U

Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Jamie Huscroft & Sno-King Staff

Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach:Jamie Huscroft & Sno-King Staff

SUNBIRDS Skills CAMP
8U-14U

Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sno-King Kirkland

Your experienced coaches, Doug Kirton and Kris Wilson will maximize time on the ice focusing on a different skill each day including; power skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing and contact safety.

PREREQUISITES: Current 8U-14U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 2 or Learn to Play – Tweens & Teens.

Players will compete in a fun and challenging environment both on and off the ice as they have fun at this summer hockey camp. Experienced coaches Doug Kirton and Kris Wilson will maximize time on the ice focusing on a different skill each day including; power skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing and contact safety. Players will compete in a fun and challenging environment both on and off the ice as they have fun at this summer hockey camp.

8U-14U
Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Doug Kirton, Kris Wilson & Staff

USA Hockey Camp
8U/10U, 12U-16U

Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie

This camp is designed for the serious player age 6 to 15 that is passionate about improving and takes accountability for his or her own development. USA Hockey Player Development Manager Joe Bonnett will lead this camp that focuses on all aspects of player and goalie development.

PREREQUISITES: Must have played on a Recreation or Select team in prior season.

8U-10U
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Joe Bonnett, Doug Kirton & guest coaches

12U-16U
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Joe Bonnett, Doug Kirton & guest coaches

Boot camp
8U-12U, 14U-18U

Monday, August 5 – Thursday, August 8
Times vary by age group
Sno-King Snoqualmie

This year’s Boot Camp is a 4-day intensive camp solely designed to prepare players to start their season strong.

PREREQUISITES: Must have played on a Recreation or Select team in prior season.

Each one-hour daily session will include a series of high tempo high paced drills that focus on skating, shooting, passing and all the other skills needed to go to battle this season. Each drill has been tried and tested with former players of all ages. Goalies are welcome and will face a series of shots designed to get their overall angles, movements, speed and edgework to mid-season form.

8U-12U
Monday, August 5 – Thursday, August 8
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Antoine Dallain

14U-18U
Monday, August 5 – Thursday, August 8
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Antoine Dallain

Get Ready Camp
8U-14U

Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sno-King Renton

From speed and agility training, small ice arena games and afternoon cross ice hockey games to cap off each day. In addition, players will also receive the highest quality training off the ice.

PREREQUISITES: Current 8U-14U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 2 or Learn to Play – Tweens N Teens AND have full hockey gear.

Players need strength, power, speed, and agility to excel on the ice and this additional training will help optimize these areas for all athletes. Give your player an experience to remember at one of our Sunbirds Summer hockey camps. With a focus on fun, this is the summer hockey camp you don’t want to miss! Players will build lifelong friendships and memories while improving their hockey game. Daily curriculum will focus on playing hockey through a variety of formats.

8U-14U
Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Jamie Huscroft & Sno-King Staff

GIRLS CAMPS

Camps are open to all interested girls aged 6 to 18 who meet the prerequisites, including being a current member of an 8U-18U team or in Learn to Play – Hockey 1 or higher. Specific requirements may vary by camp. Players must have their own hockey gear for participation in all camps.

WEEKLY SKILLS CAMPS

SUNBIRDS GIRLS SKILLS
8U-12U, 14U+

Thursdays
June 20 – August 8
Times vary by age group
Sno-King Kirkland

Sunbirds Girls Skills Development is for ages 6+ who want to continue their development in a challenging and supportive all female environment.

PREREQUISITES: 8U-12U – participated in either 8U or 10U Rec league or graduate of Learn to Play Hockey 2; 14U+ – participated in youth league.

This camp is designed to focus on fundamental skills including:

  • powerskating
  • edge work and control
  • battle drills
  • puck possession
  • shooting
  • 1 v 1 drills
  • and small area games

8U-12U
Thursdays
June 20 – August 8
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Doug Kirton

14U+
Thursdays
June 20 – August 8
7:25 PM – 8:25 PM
Sno-King Kirkland
Coach: Doug Kirton

1-2 dAY CLINICS

USA HOCKEY GIRLS CLINIC
8U/10U, 12U-16U

Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27
Times vary by age group
Sno-King Snoqualmie

This camp designed for girls 8U-16U. This camp will focus on all hockey skills (Hockey IQ) and techniques (skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing and body contact) to help continue player development and prepare the girls for the upcoming season.

PREREQUISITES: Must be 8U-16U player in a youth hockey league or completed a series of Learn to Play – Hockey 2 or Learn to Play – Tweens & Teens.; 12U-16U – must have played at least 1 year of league.

8U/10U
Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27
Friday: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Saturday: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Doug Kirton & guest coaches

12U-16U
Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27
Friday: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Saturday: 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM AND 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Doug Kirton & guest coaches

GOALIE CAMPS

Camps are open to all interested youth hockey goalies aged 6 to 18 who meet the prerequisites, including being a current member of an 8U-18U team. Specific requirements may vary by camp. Goalies must have their own goalie gear for participation in all camps.

WEEKLY SKILLS CAMPS

SPRING GOALIE CLINIC
8U-14U

Wednesdays
April 3 – June 19
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sno-King Renton

Join us Wednesday nights this Spring with Goalie Director and Pacific District Goalie Coach in Chief Darin Campbell with assistance from experienced Sno-King goalie coaches. This weekly goalie skills and drills series is for all goalies wanting to improve and perfect their goalie technique and performance. Weekly sessions will focus on a variety of fundamental goalie skills from beginner to advanced. Spots are limited.

8U-14U
Wednesdays
April 3 – June 19
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Darin Campbell

4-5 DAY CAMPS

goalie camp
8u-14u

Monday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 24
Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 22
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sno-King Renton

Join us for this unique goalie camp led by Goalie Director and Pacific District Goalie Coach in Chief Darin Campbell with assistance from experienced Sno-King goalie coaches.

PREREQUISITES: must have played on a Recreation or Select team in prior season.

This half day goalie camp is designed for goalies wanting to grow, improve and perfect their goalie technique and performance with training both on and off the ice. Sessions will focus on a variety of fundamental goalie skills including positioning, placement, and puck tracking. Spots are limited.

8U-14U
Monday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 24
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Darin Campbell

8U-14U
Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 22
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sno-King Renton
Coach: Darin Campbell

USA HOCKEY GOALIE CAMP
8U/10U, 12U-16U

Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie

This camp is designed for the serious goalie ages 6 to 15 that is passionate about improving and takes accountability for his or her own development. USA Hockey Player Development Manager Joe Bonnett will lead this camp that focuses on all aspects of player and goalie development.

PREREQUISITES: Must have played on a Recreation or Select team in prior season.

8U/10U
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Steve Thompson

12U-16U
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sno-King Snoqualmie
Coach: Steve Thompson

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