UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 16th N0 SCHOOL DAY CAMP

  • Mites 1 session

  • Squirt/10U

  • Peewee/12U

2 hours of on-ice instruction

1.5 hours of dryland training
Working on technical skating, shooting, posture & explosive starts.

June 15-17th, 2026 Camp #1 + June 18th & 19th, 2026 Camp #2

DS3/BRITTA CURL CAMP 2.0

BRITTA, THE PWHL WALTER CUP CHAMPION & 2X OLYMPIC TEAM PLAYER. OUR LOCAL HOCKEY CHAMPION WILL BE COMING BACK TO HER HOMETOWN IN JUNE FOR CAMPS. LEARN FROM BISMARCK’S MOST DECORATED HOCKEY PLAYER BRITTA CURL! WE HAVE SOME EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT WILL GO ALONG WITH THIS CAMP.

AUGUST 10-13, 2026

DS3 SKATING & SKILLS

Every day will start with on Skating & Edgework.
Second Ice Session will focus on game skills, rim collection, battle, puck protection, puck handling, and more then applying the skill to game application through small area games.

Dryland's first session will be dynamic warm-up and mobility session. Second session will be speed/plyometric session focusing on getting players more explosive and faster on the ice.

July 31, August 1 & 2

DS3/TYLER DITTMER 3-DAY SHOOTING CAMP

COMING DOWN FROM BRANDON, MB IS THE WHL BRANDON WHEATKINGS SKILLS COACH & LEAD INSTRUCTOR AT THE WESTERN CANADA HOCKEY ACADEMY, TYLER DITTMER.

LEARN THE MOST UP TO DATE SHOOTING TECHNIQUES FROM SHOOTING SPECIALIST TYLER DITTMER- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!

DS3 2026 Off-Season training Cycle

  • SPRING SKILLS & SKATING #1 (MARCH/APRIL)

  • SPRING SKILLS & SKATING #2 (APRIL/MAY)

  • TECHNICAL SKATING BLOCK #1 JUNE 2-11

  • TECHNICAL SKATING BLOCK #2 JULY 13-30

  • PRE-SEASON PERFORMANCE 6 WEEKS MITES-BANTAMS

  • PRE-SEASON PERFORMANCE 12 WEEK PREP HIGHSCHOOL

    MORE DETAILS TO COME ON SPECIFIC TIMES/DATES FOR PRE-SEASON PERFORMANCE

  • WHERE VFW
    1200 N Washington St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

    DETAILS DS3 Hockey Technical Skating Schedule

    **Max 16 Skaters Per Session**

    Skating Block #1 - VFW3
    June 2nd , 4th, 9th,11th (4 Sessions)
    Bantam/15U & H.S - 6:45am - 7:45am
    Peewee/12U - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Squirt/10U - 3:45pm - 4:45pm
    Mites - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

    Skating Block #2 - VFW3
    Bantam/15U & H.S Schedule - July 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th & 30th (9 Sessions)
    Bantam/15U & H.S - 6:45am - 7:45am

    Peewee/12U + Squirt/10U - Schedule (8 Sessions)
    Peewee/12U - July 13th -1:45pm - 2:45pm
    Squirt/10U July 14th - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Peewee/12U - July 15th - 2:15pm - 3:15pm
    Squirt/10U - July 16th - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    July 21st, 22nd, 23rd 28th, 29th, 30th
    Peewee/12U - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Squirt/10U - 3:45pm - 4:45pm

    Mites Schedule - July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th 30th (6 Sessions)
    Mites - 5:00pm - 6:00pm


    Skating Block Details:
    Technical skating using what I have learned from top skating coaches, Max Ivanov, Daniel Broberg, Cathy Andrade, & Jill Plandowski.
    Working on edge control, posture, backward skating, weight shifts, hip rotation.
    Your player will improve by attending the skating sessions. The small group provides max repetition while being able to be instructed properly.

  • PROGRAM DATES Jun 16 - Jun 18  2026
    List of Dates: Tue, Jun 16th, Wed, Jun 17th, Thu, Jun 18th

    WHERE VFW
    1200 N Washington St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

    DETAILSDS3 Hockey Britta Curl Camp
    **Max 25 players Per Group**

    Camp is for both Boys & Girls for Group 1, 2 & 3.
    Group 4 will be girls only

    Groups (Age for the 26/27 Season)
    Group 1 - Mites - (3 Sessions)
    Group 2 - Squirts/10U (5 Sessions)
    Group 3 - Peewee/12U (5 Sessions)
    Group 4 - 15U/HS Girls (5 Sessions)

    Schedule June 16th & 17th
    Group 1 - 9:00am - 10:00am
    Group 2 - 10:15am - 11:15am
    Group 3 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Group 4 - 12:45pm - 1:45pm
    Group 2 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Group 3 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
    Group 4 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

    Schedule June 18th
    Group 1 - 9:00am - 10:00am
    Group 2 - 10:15am - 11:15am
    Group 3 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Group 4 - 12:45pm - 1:45pm

    Camp Details:
    2026 USA GOLD MEDAL Olympian, 3x NCAA Champion, IIHF Gold Medalist, and Walter Cup Champion Britta Curl‑Salemme is returning to Bismarck for her second straight year!

    This camp is designed to fuel your player’s passion for the game while learning from one of the top women’s hockey players in the world today.

    Britta brings an energy and presence that inspires athletes to chase the best version of themselves—on the ice and in their everyday lives. Players will get a firsthand look at what it takes to become an Olympian and compete at the highest levels of the sport.
    Joining us on the ice will be current NCAA players Brenna Curl (University of Maine) and Avery Matt (Holy Cross).
    The camp will be led by David Simoes alongside Britta Curl‑Salemme.

    On‑Ice Focus Areas
    Players will work through the essential skills needed to excel in today’s game, including:
    • Rim collection and retrievals
    • Puck protection and body positioning
    • Passing execution and decision‑making
    • Shooting mechanics and scoring habits
    • Competitive battle skills

    Come out and sign up for one of the top camps North Dakota will offer this summer!

  • PROGRAM DATES Jul 31 - Aug 2  2026  
    List of Dates: Fri, Jul 31st, Sat, Aug 1st, Sun, Aug 2nd

    WHERE VFW3
    1200 N Washington St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

    DETAILS DS3 Shooting Camp With Tyler Dittmer
    **Max 25 players Per Group**
    5 Hours of Ice Over 3 Days of Camp (4 Hours for High School Group)

    Group 1 - Squirts/10U - 5 Sessions
    Group 2 - Peewee/12U - 5 Sessions
    Group 3 - Bantam/15U - 5 Sessions
    Group 4 - High School/College - 4 Sessions

    Friday July 31st & Saturday August 1st Schedule
    Group 1 - Squirts/10U - 9:00am - 10:00am
    Group 2 - Peewee/12U -10:15am - 11:15am
    Group 3 - Bantam/15U -11:30am - 12:30pm
    Group 4 - High School/College - 12:45pm - 1:45pm
    Group 1 - Squirts/10U - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Group 2 - Peewee/12U - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
    Group 3 - Bantam/15U - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

    Sunday, August 3rd Schedule
    Group 4 - High School/College - 9:00am - 10:00am
    Group 1 - Squirts/10U -10:15am - 11:15am
    Group 2 - Peewee/12U -11:30am - 12:30pm
    Group 3 - Bantam/15U -12:45pm - 1:45pm
    Group 4 - High School/College - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

    -Age group for 2025/2026 Season-

    Instructors:
    Tyler Dittmer is a shooting specialist from Brandon Manitoba. He is currently the director of player development at WCHA Hockey Academy and skills coach for the Brandon Wheat kings of the WHL.
    David Simoes will assist Tyler with this camp.

    Camp Focus:
    Load and shoot the puck, use your toes for deception, drop shots, are some of the valuable shooting skills you will learn at this camp.

  • PROGRAM DATES Aug 10 - Aug 13  2026  
    List of Dates: Mon, Aug 10th, Tue, Aug 11th, Wed, Aug 12th, Thu, Aug 13th

    WHERE VFW3
    1200 N Washington St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

    DETAILS DS3 Hockey Skating & Skills Camp
    **Max 22 players Per Group**

    MITES: 4 hours ice/ 3 hours dryland

    SQUIRT/10U & PEEWEE/12U: 7 hours ice/ 5+ hours dryland

    BANTAM/15U: 5 hours ice/ 4.5 hours dryland


    Group 1 - Mites - (4 Sessions)
    Group 2 - Squirts/10U (7 Sessions)
    Group 3 - Peewee/12U (7 Sessions)
    Group 4 - Bantam/15U (4 Sessions)
    -Age group for 2026/2027 Season-

    Group 1 - Mite Schedule: Aug. 10th, 11th, 12th,13th
    9:00am – 10:00am  Ice
    10:15am – 11:00am Dryland

    Group 2 - Squirts/10U Aug. 10th, 11th, 12th
    9:15am – 10:00am  Dryland
    10:15am – 11:15am Ice
    11:30am – 12:15pm Dryland
    12:45pm – 1:45pm  Ice
    Aug. 13th
    10:15am – 11:00am Dryland
    11:30am – 12:30pm Ice

    Group 3 - Peewee/12U - Aug. 10th, 11th, 12th
    10:15am – 11:00am Dryland
    11:30am – 12:30pm Ice
    12:45pm – 1:30pm  Dryland
    2:00pm – 3:00pm  Ice
    Aug. 13th
    12:30pm – 1:30pm  Dryland
    2:00pm – 3:00pm  Ice

    Group 4 - Bantam/15U - Aug. 10th, 11th, 12th
    1:45pm – 2:45pm  Dryland
    3:15pm – 4:15pm  Ice
    Aug. 13th
    9:15am – 10:00am  Dryland
    10:15am – 11:15am Ice
    11:15am – 12:15pm Dryland
    12:45pm – 1:45pm  Ice

    Instructors:
    David Simoes will lead the camp with Holden Ubl leading the off ice workouts.
    Guest coach to be announced at a later date, along with top local high school and college players.

    Camp Focus:
    Every day will start with on Skating & Edgework.
    Second Ice Session will focus on game skills, rim collection, battle, puck protection, puck handling, and more then applying the skill to game application through small area games.

    Dryland's first session will be dynamic warm-up and mobility session. Second session will be speed/plyometric session focusing on getting players more explosive and faster on the ice.

DETAILS