Spring Development & Camps
Explore Our Hockey Programs
Dive into a season of growth and excitement with our hockey camps, crafted to enhance skills, build teamwork, and ignite a passion for the game. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your abilities during the Spring and Summer or gear up for the upcoming season, our diverse camp offerings provide an immersive experience tailored to every player’s needs.
From intensive skill development to team-building opportunities, our camps are designed to challenge and inspire. Discover how each program can help you reach new heights on the ice, and join us for a memorable journey of hockey excellence.
Highlights:
- Skill Development: Focus on improving key hockey skills with expert coaching.
- Team Building: Engage in activities that promote teamwork and camaraderie.
- Fun and Engagement: Enjoy a lively and supportive atmosphere.
CHECK OUT ALL THE PROGRAMS WE OFFER BELOW
Development Ice – May & June 2026
SUMMER COED DEVELOPMENT ICE
JULY 20-24, 2026
Link to register: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/520546
Designed to enhance skills and build teamwork, this camp offers an engaging and educational experience on the ice. Over five days, participants will benefit from focused ice time and camaraderie, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and fun.
Join us at NIC 1 for a summer of skill development and lasting memories!We are happy to once again offer our Summer Development ICE in July. On ice lead instructors will be experienced ex junior, university and professional coaches. This camp will consist of skills and drills along with small area games and scrimmages throughout the week. Each session will be tailored to the skill level of the group on the ice.
Groups will be a maximin of 26 skaters and 4 goalies. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
Players $125.00, 5 ice times one per day
Goalies(attend their age groups ice slot daily and goalie ice) $200
FULL GEAR AND WATER BOTTLE!
SUMMER PREP CAMPS
Get a head start on the upcoming hockey season with our Summer Prep Camps at Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association.These specialized pre-season camps are designed to elevate your performance, fine-tune your skills, and prepare you for tryouts with confidence. For players attending competitive tryouts.
COED PREP CONDITIONING CAMP
Our PREP Conditioning Camp, held in Asugust, offers a high-energy on-ice environment focused on conditioning, flow drills, and game readiness.This camp is your opportunity to sharpen your abilities and be in peak condition for the competitive season ahead.
NMHA COED PREP CAMP AUGUST 2026
FEMALE ONLY PREP CAMP
4 DAYS – AUGUST 4-7, 2026
For female participants planning on trying out for any competitive team on the Island, offers a high-energy on-ice environment focused on conditioning, flow drills, and game readiness.
This camp is your opportunity to sharpen your abilities and be in peak condition for the season ahead.
SUMMER FEMALE CAMP
Registraiton for Summer 2026
2 ICE TIMES, DRYLAND & SEMINAR DAILY 8:30am-4:00pm daily August 4-7, 2026
We are happy to once again offer our Female Summer Camp & Prep Camp in August. This is a day camp for female players where they will be supervised by camp staff and instructors.
This camp will consist of skills and drills along with small area games and scrimmages throughout the week. Each session will be tailored to the skill level of the group on the ice.
Groups will be a maximum of 26 skaters and 4 goalies. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
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Over four days, participants will benefit from focused ice time and camaraderie, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and fun. Join us at NIC 1 for a summer of skill development and lasting memories!
Final schedules will be sent at a later date.
SPRING STICKS – SCRUB HOCKEY – COED RECREATIONAL
Registration for Spring 2026
This recreational league runs from April 7 – June 22, 2026. Games will be on Friday &/or Saturday &/or Sundays – 10 to 12 games
Teams will be formatted once all registrations are in – we will balance them and ensure the numbers are good before deciding on 3-4 teams per division.
Cost: $350.00 per player $175.00 per goalie
U9 Division 2018 & 2017 U11 Division 2016 & 2015 U13 Division 2014 & 2013
U15 Division 2012 & 2011 U18 Division 2008, 2009 & 2010
Please note: Players who are not registered for Spring Sticks Scrub Hockey are not permitted to play.
If your player’s name is missing on these rosters and you have not received an email from us, we apologize, the office will re-open April 8th, give us a call and we will make sure we have your player ready to start on the first ice time.
All players are now added to Team Snap, please check your emails for the invite to see your players team and schedule.
U11 2026 SCHEDULE changed
U15 2026 SCHEDULE changed
U18 2026 SCHEDULE changed
REGISTER NOW
OFF ICE SHOOTING AND SCORING TRAINING 2026
Fridays 3:15pm-4:30 NIC 1 April 10-Jun 26 Year of Birth 2013-2016
We will focus on the technique of the different shots and be sure to touch on wrist, snap, slap and backhand shots during the program. We will also work on different scoring scenarios, shooting from angles, through and around obstacles and shooting in motion as some examples.
Sessions will be led by our Director of Hockey, Matt Hughes along with other guest instructors at each session.
This is a great opportunity for players to work on their shot in a pressure free environment and ask for tips on anything they want to work on.
Please use this link to register: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/517323
