Camps & Clinics

Please register for the CKHA camps or clinics you wish your child to participate in.

If you have any questions/issues with the registration process please reach out to clipsett@centralkentuckyhockey.com

CKHA Spring Clinics & 3-on-3 Programs

We’re excited to offer three on-ice development opportunities this spring, designed to help players sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for the upcoming season. These programs are open to a wide range of ages and skill levels and are led by experienced coaches.

🏒 Spring Skills Clinic (April–May)

The Spring Skills Clinic focuses on individual player development in a fast-paced, skill-focused environment. Sessions emphasize strong fundamentals and game application to help players improve speed, confidence, and hockey IQ.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Skating and edge work
  • Puck handling and control
  • Shooting and passing
  • Small-area games and game situations

Details:

  • Dates: April 14 – May 26
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:15–8:15 PM
  • Eligibility: Birth years 2007–2017 (younger players may inquire)
  • Cost: $229 per player / $100 per goalie


🏒 Spring 3-on-3 Program (April–May)

The Spring 3-on-3 Program offers a fun, competitive environment that promotes creativity, puck touches, and decision-making. Smaller teams and more ice time help players develop skills that translate directly to full-ice play.

Program highlights:

  • 4 teams per group
  • 6–8 players per team
  • Balanced teams with some movement for competitive play
  • Team requests considered when possible

Details:

  • Dates: April 16 – May 21 (Thursdays)
  • Group 1 (10U): 6:15–7:15 PM — Birth years 2016–2018
  • Group 2 (11U+): 7:30–8:30 PM — Birth years 2015–2007
  • Cost: $199 per player / $50 per goalie


🏒 Thoroughbreds Pre-Tryout Clinic (March–Early April)

The Thoroughbreds Pre-Tryout Clinic is designed to prepare players for tryouts through high-tempo, tryout-style sessions. Practices mirror the pace and structure of actual tryouts, helping players feel confident and prepared.

Clinic focus includes:

  • Skating (speed, edges, transitions, balance)
  • Stickhandling and puck protection
  • Shooting mechanics and scoring under pressure
  • Passing and decision-making
  • Small-area games and full-ice scrimmages

Details:

  • Dates: March–early April (multiple weekly options)
  • Eligibility: Birth years 2017–2007 (10U, 12U, 14U, High School)
  • Pricing:
  • $119 for one session per week
  • $219 for two sessions per week


CKHA June Summer Hockey Camp

The CKHA June Summer Hockey Camp is a four-day, high-energy program designed to develop all aspects of youth hockey in a fun, competitive, and structured environment. Players will get a full day experience that blends on-ice skill development with off-ice athletic training to build confidence, fundamentals, and hockey IQ.

🏒 Camp Schedule

Dates:

Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4

Daily Schedule:

  • 11:30 AM: Drop-off / Check-in
  • 12:15 – 1:15 PM: On-Ice Session #1
  • Between Ice Sessions: Dryland Training
  • Dynamic warm-ups
  • Shooting room
  • Plyometrics
  • Speed ladder work
  • Games and competition
  • 3:00 – 4:00 PM: On-Ice Session #2
  • 4:00 PM: Pick-up

🏒 Program Focus

This camp is built to support complete player development, with instruction and drills covering:

  • Skating
  • Stick handling
  • Shooting
  • Passing
  • Small-area games
  • Angling
  • Overall hockey awareness and compete level

The combination of multiple daily ice sessions and structured dryland training keeps players engaged while reinforcing skills that translate directly to game situations.

🍎 Meals

  • Lunch is not provided
  • Players should bring their own lunch and any needed snacks

💰 Cost

  • Camp Fee: $375 per player


Nightfall Youth Hockey Clinic

Skate faster. Play smarter. Have more fun!

This high-energy clinic focuses on building strong fundamentals like skating and stick handling while helping young players boost their confidence and fall in love with the game. Come skate with players from the new semi-pro team, the Lexington Nightfall, and their Saturday night opponent, the St. Louis Blues Warriors!

Ice Time - 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Dryland: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Register

Pre-Tryout Clinic

Get ready for tryouts with high-tempo, skill-focused sessions for players born 2007–2017 (10U–High School). Sessions focus on skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing, small-area games, and full-ice scrimmages to build confidence and compete level. Players can register for single sessions or combine days for extra development.

Register

Spring 3-on-3 Program

3-on-3 Program

Fast-paced, small-area games focused on skill development, confidence, and fun for youth players of all levels.

When: April 16 – May 21

Who: Youth players (divisions by age)

Cost: $199 per player | $50 for goalies

Register

Spring Skills Clinic

Spring Skills Clinic

Dates: April 14 – May 26

When: Tuesdays | 7:15 – 8:15 PM

Who:

Travel and house league players born 2007–2017

(Younger players may be considered — please reach out to Chris Lipsett)

Focus:

A high-tempo skills clinic emphasizing skating, edge work, puck handling, shooting, passing, and small-area games to build confidence, speed, and hockey IQ.

Cost:

$229 Player | $100 Goalie

Register

Summer Hockey Camp

Keep your skills sharp this summer! Our four-day Summer Hockey Camp (June 1–4) is open to players born 2007–2017 and focuses on complete player development. Camp includes two on-ice sessions per day, structured off-ice dryland training, and fun, competitive drills covering skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing, small-area games, and angling. This high-energy camp is designed to build confidence, improve performance, and keep players engaged throughout the summer.

Cost: $375 per player.

Register
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