Development Camp
Our camps are designed specifically for adult players (18+) at beginner to intermediate levels who are looking to learn, improve, and grow in confidence on the ice.
Skills You’ll Develop
- Skating
- Stick Handling
- Skating with the puck
- Passing & Receiving the Puck
- Playing heads up
- Shooting
- Positioning
- Stance
- Playing Forward
- Playing Defence
- Zone entry
- Breakouts
- Protecting the puck
- Deking & Dangles
- Rules of hockey
- Overall fitness
- And much more…!
What to Expect
Each session features multiple fully qualified coaches on the ice to guide, assist, and offer tailored advice through a variety of drills. We also include:
- Two or more goalies (if your a goalie and want practice let us know, it's free)
- Four goals when required
- Tutor shooters in net when required
- A wide range of training aids
- This ensures every session is structured, engaging, and fun for all participants.
Questions?
Wondering about the types of drills we do, what level is right for you, or how everything works? We've got you covered!
Check out our FAQ section below for detailed answers to common questions.
Camp Schedule
We run camps all year round on alternate Tuesday evenings.
In the summer months (June and July), we offer weekly 2-hour camps — Summer 2026 camp will be published early 2026.
Why Join?
Our camps are incredibly popular, with many players returning regularly and new participants of all skill levels joining us throughout the year.
If you’re ready to improve your game and have a great time doing it, don’t miss out!
Just starting out? We’ll help match you with a rec team that fits your level.
Still have questions? Check the FAQ below or email us — we’re happy to help!
!! 2025 - 2026 CAMP ANNOUNCEMENTS !!
Winter & Spring camps dates below
Following 4 successful years of the Satans hockey camp, we are excited to announce that we will continue our sessions throughout 2025 and into 2026.
Please see below the dates, times and costs for upcoming camps.
Don't miss out—secure your spot now as these camps fill up quickly!
!! WINTER 2025 CAMP !!
September to December 2025 - Dates and Times
Places available right now !
Please email us if you're interested in the Winter 2025 ALTERNATE TUESDAY Sessions
TUESDAY 2nd Sept - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 16th Sept - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 30th Sept - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 14th Oct - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 28th Oct - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 11th Nov - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 25th Nov - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 9th Dec - 11.30pm - 12.45am
Price - £200 for all 8 x 75min sessions of full coaching.
Email us for booking details: sloughsatans@gmail.com
!! Spring 2026 CAMP !!
January - May 2026 - Dates and Times
Places available right now !
Please email us if you're interested in the Winter 2025 ALTERNATE TUESDAY Sessions
TUESDAY 6th Jan - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 20th Jan - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 3rd Feb - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 17th Feb - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 3rd Mar - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 17th Mar - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 31st Mar - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 14th Apr - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 28th Apr - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 12th May - 11.30pm - 12.45am
TUESDAY 26th May - 11.30pm - 12.45am
Price - £275 for all 11 x 75min sessions of full coaching.
Email us for booking details: sloughsatans@gmail.com
!! SUMMER 2026 CAMP!!
June & July 2026 - Dates and Times TBC
Weekly, 2 hour sessions of hockey development drills.
8 week camp a total of 16 hours of hockey coaching for only £TBC
If you're interested in this years June & July 2026 Summer Camp - Please get in touch to get the booking details.
Non refundable deposit required to secure you're spot, this will sell out quickly limited spaces available.
Email us for booking details: sloughsatans@gmail.com
SLOUGH SLOTHS Scrimmages
Our beginner camp works together with the Slough Sloths who are a mixed level team that scrimmage on the alternate Tuesdays to our camp, it's great for beginners progressing through to get out there and play, everyone is welcome to join in so just come down.
There are more details on this in the FAQ or click here Slough Sloths to view their Facebook page.
Please pay Coach Hutch at the rink, £15 per session, cash or online.
These sessions are pay as you play
Both the Sloths and the Satans Camp organise the sesions using the Invitem App
Scrimmages are on the ALTERNATE TUESDAYS to our camp dates and the same time during the winter 23.30pm - 00.45am
FAQ
SO WHAT LEVEL PLAYER IS THIS CAMP FOR?
The drills are aimed at adult beginner and intermediate players. We currently have adult players who are comletely new to the game having never played or only done 'Stick & Puck' sessions whereas others have completed Hockey Camps or are already involved in Rec Hockey or Mens/Ladies League Hockey. Whatever your skill level this is a great camp for you to work on your game.
HOW WILL THE DRILLS HELP ME AS A NEW PLAYER?
For beginners the drills are not so much Player vs Player, they are skill development drills where you can work on your own game in each drill whilst interacting with others but not in a competitive scenario, you can take it at your pace without the fear of messing up or holding up others on the ice, we find this gives new players a relaxed mind which helps them quickly improve.
HOW WILL THE DRILLS HELP ME AS AN INTERMEDIATE PLAYER?
As well as going over the basics the intermediate drills are also focused on team play, pass and move, shooting acuracy, entering zone, defensive systems, creating time with puck, 2 on 1, 1 on 1, on ice positioning, making plays, and most of all play with your head up!
WHAT ARE THE DRILLS?
There are so many drills that we will be doing at the camp that it is easier to tell you about the way we will go about them. So we will not be doing drills for the sake of doing drills, for each one we will be explaining the fundamentals of how you do it, what we mean by this is we will be explaining how to improve your stance, your stick position, your skating stride, keeping your head up, where the puck should be in relation to you and your stick and many other tips, all to get the best out of you and the drill.
As mentioned above they are not all player vs player espically for the beginner level so for every drill you will have a puck and be working on skating, stick handling, passing, receiving, shooting and a few nice little dekes & dangles that help give you more time with the puck when playing competitively.
IS THERE A SCRIMMAGE GAME?
During the camp we do not scrimmage, it's all drills and development. We do however work with the Slough Sloths Team who share our alternate Tuesday night ice. Everyone is welcome in fact encouraged to come down to these scrimmages to work on what they have been learning during the Summer and Tuesday camp training sessions. Click here Slough Sloths Team to see their Facebook page.
FAQ
WHAT AGE ARE THE PLAYERS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE CAMP?
It's for over 18's only. Most are 30 - 50 yrs old but we do have a couple of 18-25's and a couple of 60+ guys attending. Both male and female players from all over, many we have coached before.
WHAT LEVEL PLAYER SIGNS UP?
It is very varied, we have players that have never played before or only done stick & puck sessions and now looking to progress their game to the next level. We have players that have been playing Rec for several years and want to learn more about the game. We also have players that have been out of the game for 20+ years due to kids or work commitments who have decided they want to play again so need the development drills to help them get the muscle memory and fitness back. Whatever your level we cater for your skills with several coaches working in equal skill groups.
IS THERE ANY OFF ICE TRAINING?
There is no actual team off ice sessions, but there is homework for the players to do! We have some great reference videos for you to watch (all at the bottom of this page). It's very important that all our players watch these videos as these are some of the techniques we will be working on in the sessions.
You'll need to find and clear area in your house or garden and watch with a stick & gloves on and practice everything shown. It takes 1000 hours to build muscle memory for each techinique so time spent at home doing it correctly helps so much.
I WANT TO PLAY BUT DON'T HAVE KIT
We don't supply kit but pop in and see Doug at the hockey shop in Slough rink he has a great range of kit for beginner and experienced players, let him know your on the hockey camp he'll help you out with anything you need, alternativly there is a great second hand market for everything as players are always upgrading, the best places to find kit are Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Ebay, etc where you can sometimes find an entire kit fairly cheap, or feel free to drop us a message for what you need as we have a store room full of 2nd hand kit for sale, failing that we can ask in the Camp Whatsapp chat and other team chats, this has been very successful in the past and we've managed to kit out several players for very little cost.
HAPPY TO HELP
We hope this answers some questions for you, any further questions message us as we're happy to help.
TESTIMONIALS
David A - Great sessions, good balance of drills & some great tips.
Ciaran L - Thanks for that first session really enjoyed it, great skate.
Joe B - I was nervous about starting hockey as an adult, but this camp made it so easy and fun! The coaches were patient and explained everything clearly
Jess V - Wow I'm knackered that was an awesome session, can't wait for next week.
Mark A - AWESOME Session last night, loved the player v player stuff.
Jason PK - This camp was perfect for beginners like me! The drills were simple but effective, the coaches made sure everyone felt comfortable. Can’t wait for the next sessions!
Yvette C - Thank you for running the camp, it's extremely helpful everyone is loving it.
Matt B - Loved it last week it was awesome, used the chasing the puck drill in a scrimmage and scored twice!
Bart Z - Thanks for the great sessions, makes me reflect & work on all those basic skills desperatly needed in hockey.
Rufus H - Excellent hockey camp. Real in-game focused training and skills to score more goals and also get around the defence. Lots to build on and practice and take away at the end. Would recommend!
Jake H - The coaches were amazing and attentive to each players needs, really well thought out session plan and adjustments to the groups needs. Really looking forward to the next one
Igor 0 - I attended the bootcamp this Summer and enjoyed every minute of it. The program is packed with drills - no idle cycles, unless for a sip on water. It is not only about stick and puck handling skills but it also brings one’s physic up a level. Luckily, the camp is to carry on through the rest of the year, and I am in already.
Jem E - If you’ve ever wanted to try hockey, this is the camp for you. The coaches were super friendly, and they focused on teaching the fundamentals step by step. I improved so much in just a few days and had a blast doing it!
REFERENCE VIDEOS
Here are a few reference videos that help explain some of the things we will be working on in the camp. These videos are uploaded to Youtube by other coaches mainly from North America. We have picked these out for you as they're very well explained so you can watch at home with gloves and stick to get a feel for the positioning required for each movement. Enjoy.
SKATING
STICK HANDLING
SHOOTING
SNAPSHOT 1
SNAPSHOT 2
SNAPSHOT 3
SNAPSHOT 4
BEAT D-MAN (1on1)
BEAT D-MAN (Under Stick)
PLAYING DEFENSE
PLAYING 1on1 DEFENSE
HOCKEY CAMP PHOTOS
Check out the Photos from our Hockey Camps.
Click on the image below for the Flickr album and save any photos you like.
Photos were taken by Assistant Coach Charlie Nelhams.
HOCKEY CAMP VIDEOS
Check out the Drone and GoPro videos from our Hockey Camps.
Click on the image below for our Youtube channel, feel free to share on your social media, but don't forget to tag the hockey camp and Charlie in the posts.
Drone footage & videos are all by Assistant Coach Charlie Nelhams.
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