Hockey Programs

From Beginner to Nationals

Wilmington Nighthawks offers youth ice hockey programs for everyone excited to play – from brand new skaters with no hockey experience to 18AA teams competing to represent Delaware at USA Hockey National Tournaments.

Programs For Beginners

Try Hockey For Free

Try Hockey For Free

Borrow our equipment and join us for some fun! For brand new skaters and players, an hour of fun to fall in love with ice hockey.

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Learn To Skate

Learn to skate during our Fall skating lessons and the year-round programs offered by our rink.

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Learn to Play

Our program for new players with some skating experience. Focused on learning the basics of ice hockey while having tons of fun.

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Teams For Developing Players

Recreational Teams

Offered at the 7U, 8U and 10U age levels, these teams practice and play the majority of their games at the Skating Club of Wilmington. 8U and 10U rec teams also play away games within ~25 minutes of our home rink.

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Scholastic Teams

The Nighthawks offer Middle School teams for grades 5 – 8 and a High School team for grades 9 – 12. The teams compete in the local scholastic leagues.

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Travel Teams

From 6U to 18U, our travel teams compete in the Delaware Valley Hockey League. We field competitive teams from B to AA as a USA Hockey tier II club.

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Clinics For All Skill Levels

Advanced Skating Clinic

In-season sessions dedicated to advancing skating skills of all developing players. Typically offered early in the travel season before the scholastic season begins.

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Goalie Clinics

In-season sessions dedicated to the development of the clubs goaltenders.

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Summer Individual Skills Clinic

An off-season clinic focused on the individual skills of skating, stickhandling, and shooting. Run by experienced Nighthawks coaches and open for 8U travel and 10U limited-travel and travel players.

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  • Fun programs to develop skills for new players
  • Team and sportsmanship focused modeled by coaches and parents
  • Competitive travel teams
  • Advanced coaches leading team and skill development