SUMMER HOCKEY LEAGUE

More Touches. More Decisions. More Development.

Summer League delivers fast, fun, and high-energy hockey through 3v3 and 4v4 small-area games played on a 1/3-ice surface. Players receive more puck touches, more ice time, and more opportunities to make decisions in game-like situations.

With minimal coaching and a high-tempo environment, players are encouraged to create, compete, and develop their skills through play. This program is designed for players looking to stay active, build confidence, and prepare for the upcoming hockey season.

Is Your Player Ready?

Before joining the Summer League program, players must have basic skating and stick-handling skills to ensure a safe, fun, and successful experience on the ice.

Required Prerequisites

To participate in the Summer League, players must complete the following programs:

🧊 Little Preds Learn to Play (LTP) Hockey

🐾 Lil Wild (formerly LTP 2.0) — one to two sessions

Completion of these programs ensures players have the foundational skills, confidence, and game awareness needed for league play.

All sessions will be held at:

Cool Sports Knoxville

110 S Watt Rd

Knoxville, TN 37934

The Summer League begins June 1st and runs through mid-July.

This is an 8 week program.

Designed specifically for players ages 8 and under, as well as recent Learn to Play graduates ready to take the next step in their hockey development.

The Bigfoot Division focuses on high-tempo, small-area games that maximize puck touches, improve decision-making, and build overall confidence with the puck. Players will develop hockey skills in a fun, engaging environment while staying active and preparing for the upcoming season.

Eligibility

Birth Years: 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021

*Exceptions will be made for younger and older players on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 5:40 PM – 6:40 PM

Format

Each session features 3v3 or 4v4 cross-ice scrimmages designed to replicate game situations in a fun, safe, and development-focused environment. Small-area games encourage more puck possession, increased engagement, and faster skill development for young players. All games are played 1/3 Cross Ice format..

Registration

Bigfoot Division Fee: $249 + processing fee

Designed specifically for players ages 10U and 12U who are ready to take the next step in their hockey development.

The Yeti Division focuses on high-tempo, small-area games that maximize puck touches, improve decision-making, and build overall confidence with the puck. Players will develop hockey skills in a fun, engaging environment while staying active and preparing for the upcoming season.

Eligibility

Birth Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017

*Exceptions will be made for younger and older players on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM

Format

Each session features 3v3 or 4v4 cross-ice scrimmages designed to replicate game situations in a fun, safe, and development-focused environment. Small-area games encourage more puck possession, increased engagement, and faster skill development for young players. All games are played 1/3 Cross Ice format.

Registration

Yeti Division Fee: $249 + processing fee

Designed specifically for players ages 16U and 14U who are ready to take the next step in their hockey development.

The Yeti Division focuses on high-tempo, small-area games that maximize puck touches, improve decision-making, and build overall confidence with the puck. Players will develop hockey skills in a fun, engaging environment while staying active and preparing for the upcoming season.

Eligibility

Birth Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013

*Exceptions will be made for younger and older players on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 8:10 PM – 9:10 PM

Format

Each session features 3v3 or 4v4 cross-ice scrimmages designed to replicate game situations in a fun, safe, and development-focused environment. Small-area games encourage more puck possession, increased engagement, and faster skill development for young players. All games are played 1/3 Cross Ice format.

Registration

Sasquatch Division Fee: $249 + processing fee

Players must have both a black jersey and a white jersey to participate.

• Players sign up as individuals
• Teams will be formed by KAHA coaching staff on game day.
• Every effort will be made to form competitive and fair teams.
• Teams will be mixed up every session.

• Increase overall hockey intelligence through extended ice time and repetitions.
• Gain confidence through play-making.
• Goaltenders will see more shots
• FUN, fast paced hockey (NO CHECKING)
• Improve overall skill-sets by "just playing" the game in a fun, unstructured, pure environment.

All goalies will receive a 50% discount

Multi-Session Discount:

Players receive 15% off when combining Skill Development Series registrations.

***Discount will be applied to payment plans only***

Please contact the KAHA Treasurer before proceeding:

📧 kahatreasurer2020@gmail.com

We offer two convenient payment methods to make registration easier for families:

Pay in Full

• Full payment is made at the time of registration.

Payment Plan

• Pay an initial deposit at registration
• Followed by one automatic payments on:
•  June 1st

Players are recommended to register for the age group they will be playing during the upcoming 2025-2026 hockey season. 2016 birthyears would register for 10U Squirt, 2014 birthyears would register for 12U Peewee and 2012 birthyears would register for 14U+ Bantam/High School. If players are beginner skill level, they can register in their current age division for the Spring League. All travel players (A, AA or AAA) born in 2016 (Squirt), 2014 (Peewee) or 2012 (Bantam/High School) must register for the age group they will be playing next season.

• As spots are limited, please register as soon as possible.  

• All players must be in good standing with the KAHA to register.