Elite Defense Camp #1 — May 26th–28th, 2025

LITTLETON WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE

Elite Defense Camp #1 — May 26th–28th, 2025

A focused, three-day defensive hockey workshop led by NCAA champion Dallas Ferguson at City National Arena; this guide lays out the schedule, coaching focus, and essential gear requirements.

Elite Defense Camp #1 — May 26th–28th, 2025.

Duration
3 Days
Location
Littleton
Operator
Ferguson Sports LLC and Ferguson Hockey Camps
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Sharpen defensive instincts and positioning under the direct coaching of NCAA national champion Dallas Ferguson. Over three concentrated days at City National Arena in Las Vegas, the camp combines on-ice drills, video review, and targeted coaching aimed at elevating a player’s defensive game.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE COACHING

Direct instruction from an NCAA national champion

Camp instruction is led by Dallas Ferguson and staff, emphasizing defensive skill development and positioning through on-ice drills and coach-led feedback.

THE VENUE

On-ice sessions at City National Arena

All ice sessions and video review take place at City National Arena in Las Vegas, providing a centralized, competition-grade setting for focused training.

THE FOCUS

Targeted defensive development

The camp’s curriculum concentrates on defensive skills and positioning, combining timed ice sessions with video components to reinforce technique.

What the day feels like

What three days of focused defense feels like

The camp unfolds as compact, intensive training: short video sessions bracketed by concentrated ice time where players work through drills designed to refine defensive fundamentals and positioning. Expect a steady rhythm of demonstration, repetition on the ice, and immediate coach feedback over the three-day program.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this camp suits — and who should reconsider.

1
Competitive youth playersWell suited to competitive players who come prepared with full hockey gear and who want concentrated defensive development under championship-level coaching.
2
Recreational players stepping upGood for recreational players seeking to sharpen positioning and defensive fundamentals, provided they arrive in full equipment required for on-ice participation.
3
Parents and guardiansParents should note there is a scheduled Parent Q&A on May 28 (time TBA) and should ensure their players bring the required full gear so they can participate fully.
4
Players without full equipmentNot appropriate — players without full hockey gear will not be permitted on the ice and should not plan to participate unless fully equipped.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Players must bring full hockey gear; equipment is not provided by the operator.

On-ice policy

Participants not dressed in full hockey gear will not be permitted on the ice.

Preparation

Confirm full protective equipment before arrival; arrive on time for the scheduled video and ice sessions.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Where does Camp 1 take place?

All sessions are held at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How long is the camp?

The camp runs three days, May 26–28.

What are the session ages and scheduled times?

Session 1 is for ages 13 and under (video 2:30 p.m., ice 3:00–4:15 p.m.). Session 2 is for ages 14 and up (ice 4:25–5:40 p.m., video 5:55 p.m.).

Is equipment provided?

No — players must bring full hockey gear; players not dressed in full gear will not be permitted on the ice.

Who is coaching the camp?

The camp is led by NCAA national champion Dallas Ferguson and his staff, operated by Ferguson Sports LLC and Ferguson Hockey Camps.

When is the Parent Q&A?

A Parent Q&A is scheduled for May 28; the exact time is to be announced (TBA).