You’ve made it into the Castle!
Players who have graduated from our Learn to Play program, or otherwise demonstrated they possess a good hockey foundation,* are ready for a more robust training and competitive environment with the Loudoun Castles, the house hockey affiliate of the Loudon Knights travel hockey club. We offer co-ed teams at the 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U age levels for players.
Practice
The Castles practice once during the week and play weekend games over the course of a 24-week season. Our practices focus on high-tempo, station-based sessions with a heavy dose of small-area games. Just like our Learn to Play program, we want our players to develop and learn within the context of the game following the ADM.
Games
Our House games include a “no-blowout rule.” No one gets better in a game decided by 10 goals, so we won’t have games decided by 10 goals. If, during our season, one team develops a significant lead, we will adjust the number of players on the ice to make it a competitive game. Our players get better when they compete and enjoy the game.
Goalies- we have you covered. Ion House practices include goalie instruction for those interested in learning this specialized position!