Youth Hockey
Summer Youth Intro to Ice Hockey
- All ``Intro`` hockey classes introduce beginner players to the fundamentals of ice hockey with two different groups based on age and skill.
- ~ Hockey Tots – (Designed for ages 3-5) - Players in this course have completed ``Snowplow Sam`` or an equivalent Learn to Skate program before registering for Hockey Tots.
- ~ Learn to Play Hockey – (Designed for ages 6-13) - Players in this course have completed ``Basic 1`` (Learn to Skate) or an equivalent program before registering for Learn to Play Hockey.
- Reach out to Hockey Director, Nathan Crooks at (ncrooks@oc-sportsplex.com) for more details.
Hockey Academy Summer Camps 2026
- Traditional Hockey Camp and 1 week of High Performance Hockey Camp available for Summer 2026!
- The SportsPlex Summer Hockey Academy strives to give your young athlete the best available instruction for the coolest game on earth.
- We will help your child reach their maximum potential in a challenging and engaging atmosphere. Campers will be pushed to attain personal goals and work hard at becoming a better hockey player, while making new friends and having fun.
- Be sure to register your child today before spaces fill up!
OPEN HOCKEY CALENDAR
- Stick & Puck and Pick Up Hockey are on a first come first served basis. Players will be admitted as space allows until full. All participants must wear proper equipment and are required to conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner.
Ready, Set, Hockey!
- July 18th – August 15th
- 4:00 to 5:00pm every Saturday for 5 Weeks
- The Ready, Set, Hockey! Program is designed for first-time participants (boys and girls) aged 5-10. This is a FREE program designed to give kids who have never played before the opportunity to enjoy instructional hockey sessions.
- Basic skating ability and/or the completion of a Learn to Skate program is highly recommended.
- FULL ICE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED!
- For discounted equipment bundles, visit https://orangecountyjune2026.itemorder.com/. The cutoff to order equipment is June 28th, 2026.
CAROLINA THUNDER HOCKEY CLUB
- Youth Travel Hockey for the 2026/2027 Season!
- The Carolina Thunder has teams at the following age groups: 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U. All teams were selected through an open tryout in May 2026.
- Click here to visit the Carolina Thunder website!
Youth Hockey | Orange County Sportsplex