Summer Fun Development Program

Welcome to the Lightning Summer Fun Development Program!

The Lightning Summer Development Program is an optional program for ALL REGISTERED 2026-27 LIGHTNING players.

It is an 8 week program. Summer registration will open June 1st for U9 through U18 divisions.

Players are not expected to attend every skate, it's SUMMER! Please keep in mind this is completely optional and will not affect team placement or any future considerations for team placements. This is simply a fun and social skate for those that wish to participate. If you are not keen on the set up or level of play, please research alternative summer options. There are many great hockey camps, hockey schools or non OWHA sanctioned hockey development programs throughout our region. 

What To Expect Each Week

• Quick skating & puck touch warm-up to start each session
• Organized scrimmage play for the remainder of the skate
• Music playing throughout the session
• Fast pace, lots of puck touches, and minimal stoppages

Game Format

• Sessions will primarily run as 4 on 4
• 5 on 5 may be used depending on attendance numbers each week
• Maximum 15 skaters per side
• Players will be divided into two teams each session
• Please bring both a light and dark jersey every week

**We’ll also do our best to loosely organize shifts and matchups so players have opportunities to compete against similar level players throughout the skate.**

Fast-Paced Summer Hockey

To help maximize ice time and keep the energy high:

• Shifts will run approximately 90 seconds
• Changes will happen on the fly
• Minimal whistles and stoppages
• Focus on creativity, confidence, pace, and fun

**This isn’t meant to feel like a structured practice or tryout environment. It’s summer hockey and we want the kids smiling, competing, and enjoying the game.**

Volunteer Support Needed!

To help make the sessions run smoothly for the kids, we’ll need a few volunteers each week. All Volunteers must be OWHA/COLGHA registered and approved. 

2 On-Ice Helpers
• Run warm-up
• Help manage gameplay
• Keep pucks moving and pace high

4 Bench Volunteers (2 per team)
• Help split teams during warm-up
• Organize lines and player rotations
• Manage bench doors
• Help keep changes moving smoothly

Lead Organizer (1 bench volunteer each week)
• Help balance teams and lines
• Coordinate with on-ice helpers
• Keep the overall session organized and flowing

1 Timekeeper / Music Volunteer
• Run the 90-second shift buzzer
• Play music during the skate
• Help maintain overall pace and energy

These sessions will only work well if we have great parent support, so thank you in advance to everyone willing to jump in and help out throughout the summer!

Registration Requirements

• Players (and Coaches) MUST be registered with the COLGHA for the 2026-2027 hockey season. We cannot accept summer registration from players outside of Collingwood GHA.

• You must pay in FULL (at the time of registration) regardless of anticipated attendance.

• FREE registration for Goalies. Please complete registration and enter promo code SUMMERGOALIE for the goalie discount. For questions please email registrar Ivy Martin at collingwoodgirlshockey@outlook.com

• Credit cards are the preferred method of payment. If you must pay by e transfer, please transfer to collingwoodgirlshockey@outlook.com, automatic acceptance is set up, there is no need for a password. Please include your players full name.

• Registration is first come, first serve.

• The cost of this program is $160/player.

Summer Schedules

See you on the ice!

Questions about the Program? Please email Brad Rawn colghaprez@gmail.com