Summer Development League
Keep your player sharp and game-ready all summer long with our 2026 Summer Development League! A perfect blend of skill development, conditioning, and competitive play.
This league is designed to maintain momentum through the offseason, giving players consistent ice touches in a fun, fast-paced, and development-driven environment. Whether your player is looking to stay sharp, build confidence, or prepare for the upcoming season, this program is built to help them succeed.
Cost & Convienince
90 Minutes of Ice Time – Built for Development and Convenience
Each Summer Development League session provides a full 90 minutes of ice time — combining a structured 30-minute practice with a competitive 2×25-minute game. This extended session gives players the perfect balance of skill work and game play, keeping them sharp all summer long.
For parents, the 90-minute block offers added convenience:
- One trip, all the development. No need to leave and return, everything happens in a single session.
- Predictable, consistent timing. Makes weekly scheduling easier around work, travel, and summer plans.
- Great value. More time on the ice means more reps, more touches, and more development per session.
This format keeps players engaged from start to finish while giving families a smooth, efficient summer hockey experience.
Ages
Our Summer Development League is divided into skill-appropriate groups:
Division 1: Birth Years 2017–2015
Division 2: Birth Years 2014–2011
When
Tuesday Nights
Division 1: 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Division 2: 7:15PM - 8:45PM
Where
Knoxville Ice Chalet
100 Lebanon St. Knoxville, TN 37919.
Practices
30 minutes of focused practice ice to work on skating, puck control, shooting, and game-specific fundamentals.
Games
Following the practice session, players will compete in a full 2×25-minute game with a brief intermission between halves. Coaches manage balanced lines to keep shifts fair, competitive, and development-focused.
Jerseys
All players in the Summer Development League are required to wear the official league jersey. If your player does not already have one from a previous season or has outgrown their current jersey a new jersey must be purchased during registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why We Use Skill-Appropriate Divisions?
Hockey development is most effective when players train and compete with others at similar stages of growth. Separating divisions based on age and ability allows us to:
- Increase confidence and development
- Players learn faster when the pace and skill level match their current abilities.
- Provide fair, competitive games
- Balanced games help players develop better habits, make smarter decisions, and stay fully engaged.
- Ensure player safety
- Matching size, speed, and strength reduces the risk of injuries and creates a more comfortable on-ice environment.
- Offer more targeted coaching
- Coaches can focus on the specific needs of each group, providing development that’s age-appropriate and skill-appropriate.
This structure keeps every player challenged, supported, and set up for success throughout the summer.
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