Elevate Your Game This Summer

Join Next Challenge Hockey’s elite summer program.
Expert coaching, skill development, and competitive training for young athletes ready to take the next step.

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Who we are

Commit to the challenge.
Define your game.

Next Challenge Hockey is an international summer development program designed for young ice hockey players who are ready to push their limits and elevate their performance. Based in Ottawa, Canada, our camp combines elite coaching, high-performance training, and a supportive boarding-school environment where athletes build confidence, independence, lifelong friendships, and the skills needed to advance their game on and off the ice.

Vision

To create a world-class summer hockey experience where athletes grow not only as players, but as confident, independent young people. We aim to connect global talent with Canadian hockey excellence, building pathways that inspire lifelong development, cultural understanding, and a true passion for the game. Our vision is a program where hard work, teamwork, and fun come together to shape athletes who are prepared for their next challenge.

Mission

Our mission is to provide athletes from around the world with a high-performance summer camp experience that blends elite hockey development, meaningful friendships, cultural immersion, and the fun of an Ottawa summer. Through expert coaching, high-tempo practices, competitive games against local Ottawa teams, and supportive boarding-school living, we help players elevate their skills, build independence, and enjoy every moment of their hockey journey.

The Next Challenge Advantage

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Focused camp training program designed to elevate skating, shooting, puck control, and overall game IQ, all while keeping the experience fun and rewarding.

EXPERT COACHING

Learn from experienced coaches with professional, NCAA, U-Sports and competitive backgrounds who bring high-performance teaching to every camp session.

COMPETITIVE EDGE

Small-group drills, high-tempo battle stations, situational decision-making exercises, and scrimmages against local Ottawa teams create a true North American hockey experience. Players learn to compete harder, think quicker, react under pressure, protect the puck, win battles.

FAST-PACED TRAINING

High-energy camp sessions that maximize ice time, increase repetitions, and keep athletes moving from start to finish. With small training groups, coaches are able to give each athlete individual attention, ensuring personalized feedback and real improvement.

Summer 2026 Development Programs

Choose the program that’s right for your development goals

Summer Intensive

Our flagship 8-week summer program
8 weeks
3x per week
12
- 15 players

Program Features:

  • Skills & drills sessions
  • Small-sided games
  • Video analysis
  • Strength & conditioning
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Elite Skills Camp

Advanced skill development for competitive players
2 weeks
5x per week
8
- 10 players

Program Features:

  • Skills & drills sessions
  • Small-sided games
  • Video analysis
  • Strength & conditioning
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Our Coaches

Our Coaching Philosophy

At Next Challenge Hockey, our coaching is built around clear development goals, strong communication and a positive training environment. We focus on teaching players the habits, skills and mindset that help them grow on and off the ice.

ELITE-LEVEL COACHES

Our coaches bring years of playing and coaching experience. Clear instruction, constructive feedback and a teaching style that fits every age group.

MODERN TRAINING METHODS

Players get hands-on instruction, targeted drills and real-time correction so they understand exactly what they’re doing and how to improve.

PLAYER-FIRST DEVELOPMENT

We track progress, give honest feedback and build confidence. Every player gets the support they need to keep improving.

Ready to start!
Register for Summer Programs

Get ready for the 2026 Summer Program. Register now to secure your spot in our youth hockey programs.
Develop your skills, make new friends, and experience the thrill of the game with Junior Tigers.

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