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Fargo Hockey Academy

Fargo Hockey Academy is an on and off ice skills development academy for youth hockey players.

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Click to View or Register for My Upcoming 2024 ON and OFF Ice Camps

Sign up for upcoming camps, both on and off ice sessions available! Camps are open to Boys & Girls, ages 4 thru 16 years old, and all skills levels are welcome.

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What We Teach

At Fargo Hockey Academy, your child will learn all the necessary fundamentals like skating, stick handling, shooting, and passing.

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David Thune, Director & Coach

About Our Director

Fargo native Dave Thune is the founder and director of the Fargo Hockey Academy. Dave has over four decades of hockey experience as both a player and a coach. Dave currently still holds many of the the North Dakota High-School State and all of the Fargo South High Scoring Records. From 1973-1977 he tallied 94 goals and 118 assists for an astonishing 232 total points during his 4 year career at Fargo South High School. Dave also holds the 25 game North Dakota single season scoring record with 51 goals and 61assists for 112 points, breaking his junior year record of 89 points.(Previous Record was 65 Points held by Dave Peterson, Fargo South High 1972). He also still holds the North Dakota records for: single season goals(51), and single season assists(61), most career goals(115) and most career assists(118).

Dave holds his United States Hockey Association Level 4 credentials and has coached youth hockey for the last 30 years. He has a passion for the game of hockey and enjoys doing whatever he can to instill the love of the game in his young players.
Check out this article about Dave published in the Fargo Forum in December 1977.

Wayne Gretzky quote - "The only way a kid is going to practice is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me"
Sydney Crosby quote - "People always ask me how I got so good. And I tell them, in my parents' basement"

Frequently Asked Questions

Fargo native Dave Thune is the founder and director

Tennis shoes, hockey stick, hockey gloves, water bottle, appropriate summer clothing, good attitude and a willingness to learn.

All  training sessions will be held at The Southwest Youth Hockey Arena.  4404 23rd Avenue South, Fargo, ND.  or  the
Fargo Coliseum 807 17th avenue north, Fargo –  When registering you will see which location we are at. 

No Problem. We will be indoors.

5-10 minutes prior to session.Fargo Coliseum 807 17th avenue north, Fargo –  When registering you will see which location we are at. 

Yes. I do On-Ice camps throughout the year. Sign up to my email list- click on REGISTRATION on home page and follow the prompts.

Send a check, made payable to Dave Thune, right after online registration. 

First of all, place your child on the waitlist for that session in the registration system.  We will do everything we can to accommodate demand, including adding more training sessions.

Hockey Fundamentals

What We Teach

These 4 Skills are what will separate your Child from the average player and are what we FOCUS on at the Academy’s unique program.

Stick Handling

Shooting

Passing

Skating

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Upcoming On Ice Camps

Boys & Girls On Ice Camps 2024

These camps will teach your child the on ice fundamentals of hockey! Ages 4-16 yrs and all skill levels are welcome! CLICK HERE to register for any of the on ice camps listed below.

This on-ice camp will focus on stick handling, shooting, and aggressive play!  Ages 4-16 yrs and all skill levels are welcome!

Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

This Session @ Cornerstone Bank Arena

November 27 On Ice Camp

Stick handling, shooting skills, & aggressive play camp!
Wednesday, November 27      11:00am-12:30pm
Cost is $65 per participant

* To register your child/children for this November on ice camp, email coach Dave at thunedave@gmail.com

 
Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $275 for all sessions in September

September On Ice Camp

Tuesday, 3              5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 4        5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 9              5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 11      5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 16            5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 18      5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 23            5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 25      5:30pm to 6:30pm

* To register for this September on ice camp,

CLICK HERE!
 
Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $275 for all sessions in October

October On Ice Camp

*Tuesday, Sept. 30      5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 2             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 7                   5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 9             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 14                 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 16           5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 21                 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 23           5:30pm to 6:30pm

* To register for this October on ice camp,

CLICK HERE!
 
Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $150 for all sessions in March

March On Ice Camp

Monday, 18             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 20       5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 25             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 27       5:30pm to 6:30pm

* To register for this March On Ice Camp, email Dave at thunedave@gmail.com.

Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $275 for all sessions in April

April On Ice Camp

Monday, 1               5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 3         5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 8               5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 10       5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 15             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 17       5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 22             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 24       5:30pm to 6:30pm

* To register for this April on ice camp,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $275 for all sessions in May

May On Ice Camp

Tuesday, 7               5:15pm to 6:15pm

Wednesday, 8         5:15pm to 6:15pm

Monday, 13             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 15       5:30pm to 6:30pm

Monday, 20             5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 22       5:30pm to 6:30pm

Tuesday, 28              5:30pm to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 29       5:30pm to 6:30pm

* To register for this May on ice camp,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $275 for all sessions in June

June On Ice Camp

Monday, 3               4:30pm to 5:45pm

Wednesday, 5         4:30pm to 5:45pm

Monday, 10             4:30pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday, 12       4:30pm to 6:00pm

Monday, 24             4:30pm to 5:45pm

Wednesday, 26       4:30pm to 5:45pm

* To register for this June on ice camp,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $275 for all sessions in July

July On Ice Camp

Monday, 8               4:30pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday, 10       4:30pm to 5:30pm

Monday, 15             4:30pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday, 17       4:30pm to 5:30pm

Monday, 22             4:30pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday, 24       4:30pm to 5:30pm

Monday, 29             4:30pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday, 31       4:30pm to 5:30pm

* To register for this July on ice camp,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 4-16 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ WFSA
Cost = $220 for all sessions in August

August On Ice Camp

Monday, 5              4:30pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday, 7        4:30pm to 6:00pm

Monday, 12            4:30pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday, 14      4:30pm to 6:00pm

* To register for this August on ice camp,

CLICK HERE!
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Upcoming Off Ice Camps

Boys & Girls Off Ice Camps

These camps will teach your child the off ice fundamentals of hockey! Ages 7-17 yrs and all skill levels are welcome! CLICK HERE to register for any of the on ice camps listed below. We do not have any off-ice camps available at the moment, but stay tuned for updates in the future!

Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

July 8 – 17 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 8                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday, 9                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 10        1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 15              1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday,16               1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 17        1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the July 8 – 17, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
July 22 – 31 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 22             1:00pm to 2:00pm 

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm    

Tuesday, 23             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 24       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 29             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm    

Tuesday, 30             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 31       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the July 22 – 31, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

August 5 – 14 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 5                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday, 6                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 7         1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 12             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday,13              1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 14       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the August 5 – 14, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

June 3 – 12 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 3                1:00pm to 2:00pm      

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Tuesday, 4                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 5          1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 10              1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday,11               1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 12        1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the June 3-12, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
June 17 – 26 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 17             1:00pm to 2:00pm     

                             or  2:00pm to 3:00pm 

Tuesday, 18             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                             or  2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 19       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                             or  2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 24             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                             or  2:00pm to 3:00pm     

Tuesday, 25             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                             or  2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 26       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                             or  2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the June 17-26, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
 
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

July 8 – 17 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 8                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday, 9                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 10        1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 15              1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday,16               1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 17        1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the July 8 – 17, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
July 22 – 31 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 22             1:00pm to 2:00pm 

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm    

Tuesday, 23             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 24       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 29             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm    

Tuesday, 30             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 31       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the July 22 – 31, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Boys & Girls
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

August 5 – 14 Off Ice Camps

Monday, 5                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                               or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday, 6                1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 7         1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Monday, 12             1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm      

Tuesday,13              1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, 14       1:00pm to 2:00pm

                              or 2:00pm to 3:00pm

* To register for the August 5 – 14, 1pm to 2pm sessions, $250, or the 2pm to 3pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!

Upcoming Off Ice Camps

Girls Only Off Ice Camps

These camps will teach your child the off ice fundamentals of hockey! Ages 7-17 yrs and all skill levels are welcome! We do not have any off-ice camps available at the moment, but stay tuned for updates in the future!

Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Girls Only
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

July 8 – 17 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 8               Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 9                Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 10       Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 15             Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday,16               Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 17       Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the July 8 – 17, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
July 22 – 31 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 22            Noon to 1:00pm      

Tuesday, 23            Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 24      Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 29            Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 30             Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 31      Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the July 22 – 31, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Girls Only
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

August 5 – 14 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 5              Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 6              Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 7        Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 12            Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 13             Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 14      Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the August 5 – 14, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Girls Only
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

June 3 – 12 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 3               Noon to 1:00pm      

Tuesday, 4               Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 5         Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 10             Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday,11               Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 12       Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the June 3 – 12, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
June 17 – 26 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 17             Noon to 1:00pm      

Tuesday, 18             Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 19      Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 24            Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 25            Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 26      Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the June 17 – 26, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Girls Only
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

July 8 – 17 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 8               Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 9                Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 10       Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 15             Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday,16               Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 17       Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the July 8 – 17, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
July 22 – 31 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 22            Noon to 1:00pm      

Tuesday, 23            Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 24      Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 29            Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 30             Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 31      Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the July 22 – 31, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!
Important Information

Ages 7-17 welcome
Open to Girls Only
All skill levels welcome

All Sessions @ Cornerstone Arena

August 5 – 14 Off Ice Camp

Monday, 5              Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 6              Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 7        Noon to 1:00pm

Monday, 12            Noon to 1:00pm     

Tuesday, 13             Noon to 1:00pm

Wednesday, 14      Noon to 1:00pm

* To register for the August 5 – 14, Noon to 1pm sessions, $250,

CLICK HERE!

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Fill out the form to sign your child up for my 2024 On Ice Camps! It is open to Boys & Girls, ages 4 through 16 years old, and all skill levels welcome.

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Register for the Boys & Girls Off Ice Camps!

Fill out the form to sign your child up for my 2024 Off Ice Camps! It is open to Boys & Girls, ages 4 through 16 years old, and all skill levels welcome.

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Register for the Girls Only Off Ice Camps!

Fill out the form to sign your child up for my 2024 Off Ice Camps! It is open to Girls Only, ages 7 through 17 years old, and all skill levels welcome.

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To teach the fundamentals of youth hockey at an affordable price – with an emphasis on stick handling, shooting, skating and passing; in a safe and fun environment.

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