Elite Youth Hockey Development in Slovenia’s Premier Alpine Destination
Welcome to the Hiti Academy Bled Hawks, located in the heart of Bled, one of Slovenia’s most iconic alpine towns, famous globally for its picturesque lake, historic castle, and majestic mountain views.
Our home facility, the Bled Ice Arena, recently underwent a major renovation in Spring 2025, upgrading to a modern cooling system, ensuring optimal ice conditions year-round.
In addition to the ice surface, Bled Ice Arena offers key performance facilities that top hockey programs expect today. Players have access to an on-site fitness area for strength & conditioning and a dedicated hockey shooting range / shooting area to work on shooting mechanics, accuracy, and repetition beyond regular team practices.
Bled is not only a world-renowned alpine destination—it’s also a fantastic place for athletes who benefit from outdoor training and recovery. The town offers excellent options for additional conditioning, athletic development, and active recovery, including an athletics track, football fields with natural and artificial turf, and a wide network of hiking trails and cycling routes across the surrounding hills and mountains.
Bled boasts a rich and successful ice hockey tradition spanning decades. Local teams from this alpine town have competed in both the Slovenian National Championship and the international Alps Hockey League. This proud legacy was built by visionaries such as Rudi Hiti – a legendary figure in Slovenian hockey – whose leadership and passion laid the foundation for Bled’s hockey success.
“Keep your players’ skills sharp in the off-season” with our Spring Training Camp in Bled! This 6-week program (May–June 2027) offers a mix of on-ice and off-ice training in a stunning alpine setting. It’s the perfect opportunity for young athletes to continue developing technique, strength, and game IQ after the regular season. Flexible options allow participants to join weekly or for the full camp, with professional coaches tailoring weekend sessions to each player’s needs.
6 weeks total, from 4 May to 12 June 2026 (covering late spring).
3 on-ice practices per week – held every Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday – focusing on skating, puck skills, and situational drills. Off-ice, fitness testing, conditioning workouts, coordination and motorical skills, hockey specific workouts are also included on these days to build strength and agility.
(available for players enrolled in the full 6-week program): Each athlete receives an individualized development plan based on their specific needs and coach feedback. Weekend sessions are designed to accelerate progress through targeted workshops and personalized work— such as power skating, shooting mechanics, conditioning and fitness testing, mobility, and recovery protocols. Weekends are also intentionally flexible: players may use them for rest and regeneration, or we can arrange optional private coaching upon request (additional fee applies).
€150 per week, or a discounted €600 flat fee for all 6 weeks paid upfront. This covers all ice time and coaching. (Participants who attended the full 2026/27 Academy season have this spring camp included for free as a loyalty bonus.)
Accommodation and food are not included in the camp fee, but can be arranged. Apartment housing is available at roughly €380/month and meal plans or kitchen facilities are available so players can dine affordably (school cafeteria lunches ~€4, local restaurants ~€7–10 per meal).
Open to current Academy players and outside players ages ~2010 – 2007 who want high-quality off-season training. It’s an ideal preparatory camp for those aiming to try out for Hiti Academy or other elite programs.
Players born between 2010 – 2007 are welcome to attend.
To sign up, please contact Alenka Hiti (General Manager) at
Early registration is recommended by March 2026 to secure your spot.
We warmly welcome you to Hiti Academy—where talent, commitment, and dreams come together!
