If you have a child who wants a more competitive experience this has historically meant having to pay at least $10,000 per season on travel hockey (gas, hotels, eating at restaurants, ice fees, uniforms, coaching and association fees). The time commitment required often disrupts other sport commitments, family weekends, and holidays.
Nationwide youth travel sports have become very expensive, yet 70% of kids stop playing organized sports by the age of 13. The Pond Hockey Club wants your kids to be in for the long haul.
You don't have to spend a ton of money or have hockey be as time-consuming for your family. Your child might even have time to play other sports.
Multi-sport athletes end up being the best hockey players in the long run. Access to ice time, coaching, and fueling passion is how hockey players are built.
College hockey coaches and recruiters spend their time looking for 18-20 year old players who are big, strong, fast and skilled. College hockey coaches and recruiters don't look for “elite” level players at the youth hockey level.
The Mallards programs focus on DEVELOPING players for the long term, with ice time and coaching in an environment that fuels passion.