Rock Ridge Youth Hockey Association  

Off Season Programs

Elevate Your Game: Youth Hockey Off-Season Programs

The off-season is the perfect time to sharpen your skills, build your strength, and take your game to the next level! Across the state, there are countless opportunities for players and skaters to continue growing both on and off the ice. 

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Let's Play Hockey - 2026 Summer Hockey Guide

Let’s Play Hockey just dropped its 2026 Summer Hockey Guide, your ultimate playbook for an action-packed summer on the ice! From top-tier camps and elite clinics to thrilling tournaments and competitive leagues, this guide has everything you need to elevate your game in the State of Hockey. Don’t miss out—gear up and get ready to hit the ice!

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Here’s a roundup of some incredible youth skill development opportunities and programs;

designed to keep you in peak form:

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Rock Ridge Youth Hockey Summer Skills Classes

2026 10U/12U Girls

  • When: Thursdays, June 4 - July 16
  • Where: ITMEC, Virginia, MN

2026 Nisky Camp

  • When: Sundays, June 7 - July 26
  • Where: ITMEC, Virginia, MN

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Bulldog Hockey Camp

  • When/Where: July 22-25 or July 29-Aug 1, Duluth Amsoil Arena; 8 AM - 3:30 PM, lunch provided.
  • Learn More: Visit Bulldog Hockey Camp


Deke’s Hockey Camp

  • When/Where: April - August, Proctor, MN
  • Learn More: Visit Deke’s Hockey Facebook page


GRIT Hockey Club

  • When: June/July/August, Duluth, MN
  • Advanced Fundamental Training, Learn to Train Program, GRIT Girls, and the Advanced Next Level Training Program
  • Learn More: Visit Grit Hockey Club


Heartland Hockey Camp

  • When: June/July, Deerwood, MN
  • Overnight camp with a parent option is available.
  • Learn More: Visit Heartland Hockey Camp


Little Wild Learn to Play Program


Minnesota Hockey Camps

  • When: July, Breezy Point, MN 
  • Offering summer training camps for of all levels.
  • Details: Visit Minnesota Hockey Camps


Northland Hockey Development Academy


Power Edge Pro

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Girl's Skill Development Opportunities

Girls Fryklund Hockey Camp

  • When/Where: June 16-19 (Hibbing)
  • All-day camp with lunch provided.
  • Learn More: Visit Fryklund Hockey Camp


Minnesota Made Hockey Training


The PWL Minnesota Hockey Camp

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Skating Programs

Iron Edge Skating

  • When: Spring & Fall, Hibbing
  • Classes include Learn to Skate, Hockey Skating Skills, and Power Skating led by Linnea Walli and Beth Brown Davies.
  • Learn More: Visit Iron Edge Skating


GRIT Hockey Club

  • When: June/July/August
  • Summer 8-week Power Skating
  • Learn More: Visit Grit Hockey Club


Duluth Figure Skating Club, Hockey Academy Mites & Squirts

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Defense Training

Simply Defense Hockey

  • Offering defensive skills and tactics of all ages.
  • Learn More: Visit Simply Defense

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Shooting

Strictly Shooting

  • Offering summer training camps for shooting accuracy, power, and speed for all levels.
  • Learn More: Visit Simply Shooting.

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Goalie Training

Iron Range Goalie Academy

  • Offering summer training camps for goalies of all levels.
  • Details: Check out their Facebook page for updates


GRIT Goalie Training Program

  • When: June/July/August 
  • Designed for Goalies at any age or level.
  • Learn More: Visit GRIT Hockey Club

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AAA Hockey Teams

Lake Superior Pirates

  • Competitive AAA hockey opportunities throughout the spring and summer

(Tryouts Closed - Check Website early December for 2027 season)


Iron Range Outlaws

  • Competitive AAA hockey opportunities throughout the spring and summer

(Tryouts Closed - Check Website early December for 2027 season)


Minnesota Made AAA Hockey

  • Competitive AAA hockey opportunities throughout the spring and summer.
  • Details: Visit MN Made AAA Hockey.


Northland Hockey Group

  • Competitive AAA hockey opportunities throughout the spring and summer.

(Tryouts Closed for Northern Storm and IR Blast - Check Website early December for 2027 season. Visit the FB page for other teams looking for skaters/goalies)


Thieves AAA Hockey Club

  • Competitive AAA hockey opportunities throughout the spring and summer

(Tryouts Closed - Check Website early September for 2027 season)


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Summer Leagues

Hermantown Summer League

  • A fantastic opportunity to keep your skills sharp during the summer months.
  • Details: Visit the Hermantown Summer League Website for additional information and registration details.

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Other Area Hockey Camps

Many local associations offer summer camps for players of all levels. Check their websites to find the right fit for your needs and schedule.

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Don’t let the off-season slow you down—take advantage of these amazing programs and camps to grow your skills, stay in shape, and prepare for an incredible next season! For more details, contact the organizers directly. See you on the ice!

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