Ball Hockey Clinics | Florida Panthers

About the Program

The Florida Panthers Next Step Clinics is a 3-week program that offers an opportunity for graduates of LTP Ball Hockey and seasoned hockey players a place to continue to improve upon their ball hockey skills and hockey knowledge. With your $60 registration fee, participants ages 5-14 will have the option to choose their preferred clinic location, then select their skill level - Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. This ensures each player is placed in the correct group and receives the instruction best tailored to their skill and experience level.

1st time ball/ice hockey players should enroll in Learn To Play Ball Hockey prior to joining a Next Step Clinic.
Participants are permitted to register for Next Step Clinics multiple times.

For any questions, please email [email protected] and [email protected].

2025-26 Next Step Sessions

Weston Regional Park

20200 Saddle Club Rd.

Weston, FL 33327

Week 1

Thursday June 11th, 2026
7:00pm-8:00pm
Weston Regional Park

Week 2

Thursday June 18th, 2026
7:00pm-8:00pm
Weston Regional Park

Week 3

Thursday June 25th, 2026
7:00pm-8:00pm
Weston Regional Park

Deerfield Beach: Johnny L. Tigner Center

445 SW 2nd St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Week 1

Saturday July 11th, 2026
3:00pm-4:00pm
Johnny L. Tigner Center

Week 2

Saturday July 18th, 2026
3:00pm-4:00pm
Johnny L. Tigner Center

Week 3

Saturday July 25th, 2026
3:00pm-4:00pm
Johnny L. Tigner Center

What Level Clinic Should I Register For?

Not sure which clinic to sign up for? Take our quiz here to find the right level for your child!

Quiz

Beginner

Where the journey begins.

Description: An introduction to ball hockey focused on fun, movement, and the basics — passing, shooting, and stickhandling — all in a high-energy, supportive environment. Perfect for recent graduates of Learn to Play Ball Hockey.

Week One:

Introduction to Hockey Fundamentals

Proper hockey stance and body positioning

Stickhandling Basics

Grip, hand placement, and ball control techniques

Passing Basics

Accurate forehand and backhand passing

Week Two:

Stickhandling Basics - Refresher

Passing Basics - Refresher

Shooting Basics

Focus on proper stance, hand placement, and follow-through

Week Three:

Stickhandling Basics - Refresher

Passing Basics - Refresher

Shooting Basics - Refresher

Scrimmage

Apply learned skills in a game-like setting

Intermediate

Sharpen your skills. Build your instincts.

Description: Designed for kids who have some hockey experience and want to level up. We focus on game concepts, positioning, teamwork, and next-level skill development — with a little more structure and intensity.

Week One:

Re-Introduction to Hockey Fundamentals

Shooting Tune-Up

Review of wrist shots
Introduction to snap shots
Introduction to one-timers
Introduction to backhanders

Week Two:

Shooting Tune-Up – Refresher

Stickhandling Tune-Up

Moving with control and heads-up awareness

Passing Tune-Up

Heads-up and movement with passing

Week Three:

Stickhandling Reinforcement

Passing Reinforcement

Scrimmage

Apply learned skills in a game-like setting
Focus on teamwork, positioning, and communication

Advanced

Play with purpose. Compete with confidence.

Description: Advanced drills, game scenarios, and high-level training for players ready to dominate the rink. Fast-paced and competitive — built for those chasing peak performance.

Week One:

Skills Warm-Up

Fundamental Skills Evaluation

Group Skill Drills

Week Two:

Skills Warm-Up

Hockey IQ Development

Game Scenario Drills

Decision Making
Situational Awareness

Week Three:

Skills Warm-Up

Scrimmage

Apply learned skills in a game-like setting
Focus on teamwork, positioning, and communication
Utilize Hockey IQ and advanced skills developed through course of the training for fast-paced gameplay

Refund Policy:

Refunds may be provided up to 24 hours before the start time of the first practice session. After that time, registrations will no longer be eligible for refunds.

Weather Policy:

Any sessions canceled due to inclement weather will look to be rescheduled. In the event that a session cannot be rescheduled within an appropriate time frame, all participants will receive a partial refund.