Kidshockey.lv International Summer Hockey Camp Valmiera 2027 β Session 3
Continue summer hockey development at Kidshockey.lv International Summer Hockey Camp β Session 3, taking place from 12β17 July 2027 at the Valmiera Olympic Centre in Latvia.
This six-day residential camp welcomes players born 2011β2019 and combines intensive ice training, dryland preparation, professional coaching, accommodation, meals and team activities in one structured development program.
Players train in two age groups:
π Older Group: born 2011β2015
π Younger Group: born 2015β2019
Training cycles are adapted according to age and skill level, helping young athletes develop at a suitable pace while still being challenged throughout the week.
Players complete two on-ice sessions every day, giving them repeated opportunities to improve skating, puck skills and game understanding.
Training focuses on:
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Basic and advanced skating
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Acceleration and speed
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Edge control
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Balance and body position
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Turns and stopping
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Stickhandling
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Puck protection and control
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Passing
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Shooting
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Individual technical skills
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Game situations
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Decision-making
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Hockey intelligence
The 2027 camp also features skating-technique development with Daniils Ignatjevs, helping players work on efficient movement, technical skating details and confidence on the ice.
Alongside the ice sessions, players complete two off-ice training sessions every day.
Dryland work supports hockey-specific physical development through:
β‘ Speed and explosiveness
πͺ Strength
π Agility
π€Έ Coordination
π₯ Endurance
π― Balance
π§ Reaction and concentration
π Hockey-specific movement patterns
This combination helps players develop as complete athletes rather than focusing only on technical puck skills.
A team of seven coaches is involved each day, creating a structured environment with regular guidance, supervision and technical feedback.
Kidshockey.lv has more than 15 years of experience as a licensed hockey school. Its development philosophy focuses on individual technique, skating, puck handling, physical preparation, discipline, concentration and understanding the game.
The coaching staff includes former professional players and experienced coaches who have helped develop athletes toward Latvian youth and senior national-team levels.
The camp is based at the Valmiera Olympic Centre, where the ice rink, sports halls and accommodation are located within the same complex.
The residential package includes:
ποΈ Six nights of hotel accommodation
π½οΈ Four meals every day
π Intensive ice training
πͺ Dryland sessions
π΄ Recovery time
π₯ Team and social activities
π― Full-week hockey development
Having everything at one location gives players a structured rhythm of training, meals, rest and recovery throughout the week.
The camp also helps young players develop important qualities away from the ice.
Participants can build:
π€ Teamwork
πͺ Independence
π― Discipline
π§ Focus
π Self-confidence
π International friendships
π Enjoyment of sport
Between training sessions, recreational activities may include table tennis, beach volleyball, board games and group activities.
With only 24 players accepted per session, the camp provides a focused environment for young athletes who want to improve their hockey skills, physical preparation and confidence before the next season.
Δempionu iela 2
Valmiera, LV-4201
Latvia
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