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BLUE & WHITE CAMP

  • Gender: Male
  • Dates: August 1-4, 2024
  • Age: '13, '11 & ' 08-'10
  • Location: State College, PA
  • Showcase
  • Elite Division
  • Male Event
  • Development
  • Individual-Entry
  • Invite Only
  • Scouted
  • P&D Series

Event Details

The 2024 Prime Blue & White Camp will host players in three groups (2008-2010, 2011 and 2013) at Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.  
Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn transferable-to-game skills from professional coaches at a variety of higher levels. The Camp will host a maximum of 76 players per group and generally consists of players from all over North America (Maximum player to coach ratio of 6:1 for all skills sessions). 
 

Camp includes: 

  • Four skills sessions (Team and position-specific variety, 60 min each)
    • Lead instructors are current NCAA Div 1, AHL, and other professional coaches or front-office staff
    • Assistant coaches are a combination of Prime Hockey staff, Junior coaches and Bishop Kearney Selects staff
    • Counselors are current Penn State Hockey players
    • 3+ instructors on the ice per session
    • Most sessions will include a goalie instructor
  • 3 full-ice games (3 X 15 Minute stop time)
    • 2011s and older are full contact
    • 2013s are non-contact
  • Classroom / Lectures (2023 lecture topics below)
    • Special teams concepts
    • Learning Habits to become a Pro 
    • Hockey Academies & Preparation for Higher Levels
  • Blue & White camp jersey & socks
2011 & 2013 Groups
To be considered, Contact:
Nick Betz
Phone: (586) 854-2170
2008-2010 Group
 
Cost: $695 USD

Contact

  • Name: Phil Passarelli
  • Email: ppassarelli@playhockey.com
  • Phone: (856) 220-5802

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Hotels

This is a Stay To Play (STP) event.  All participating teams/individuals that live outside of an hour are considered travel participants and must follow the event STP policy unless otherwise approved by the event director. Should a team/individual decide that they do not want to stay in our approved hotels there is an opt-out fee.

Hotel Booking Link

For information or questions regarding hotel bookings - please contact Team Travel Source at playhockey@teamtravelsource.com.

Arenas

  • Pegula Ice Arena

    250 University Dr
    State College, PA 16802
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FAQ

How does my son get invited to a Prime / Invite-only event?

Participants for our Prime teams (tours & tournaments) and other individual entry events are selected by our coaches and staff. In most cases, players are scouted in person and invited to participate in our programs.  We also use feedback from our Spring coaches to determine player invitations for the following Spring/Summer.  If you would like your child to be considered, please fill out the Inquiry form.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please refer to our cancellation policy here.

I’m not sure which event is right for me. Can I talk to someone to help recommend the right one?

Of course! Finding the right tournament is important and we’d love to help. Please fill out our contact form here and we will be in touch shortly!

What level of hockey are your tournaments?

Play Hockey offers tournaments across all levels, from Recreational / Open to Elite. Please contact us today and we can assist you with finding the right offering for your Player or Team.

Do you have female programming?

Of course! We offer female only tournaments, female specific teams, and a number of co-ed tournaments with female divisions. Please fill out our contact form <here> and we will be in touch to walk you through our female programming!

Things To Do

  • The Arboretum

    The arboretum has amazing wildlife sculptures, gardens, plants, and is a great place to unwind and enjoy nature.
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  • Delgrosso's Amusement Park

    Delgrosso's Amusement Park has rides for everyone. If you are looking for rides, fun, food and a good time - check out this amusement park!
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  • CLYDE PEELING'S REPTILAND

    View over forty species of reptiles and amphibians in the indoor exhibit gallery. Seasonal exhibits include Butterflies! and Dinosaurs Come to Life, a large scale animatronic dinosaur exhibit
    See More

Inquiry Form

Camp Staff

2023 Camp Staff

JOE TEMPLIN - ADMIN

PLAY HOCKEY, GM ELITE PROGRAMMING

 

MITCH LARNERD - ADMIN

PLAY HOCKEY, GM NA EVENTS

 

PHIL PASSARELLI - ADMIN

PLAY HOCKEY, GM EAST COAST

 

BILL DOWNEY-  LEAD INSTRUCTOR

LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS, DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPS


DAVE INSALACO - LEAD INSTRUCTOR

ROCHESTER INST. OF TECH., ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH


GEORGE LEWIS - LEAD INSTRUCTOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPS


JULIANO PAGLIERO - LEAD INSTRUCTOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH


VINCENT CALIGIURI - LEAD INSTRUCTOR

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPS


SLAVA KUZNETSOV - POWER SKATING

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS,SKATING COACH


JOHN LARNERD - GOALIE INSTRUCTOR

FUSION GOALTENDING


NOAH GRANNAN - GOALIE INSTRUCTOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (SOPHOMORE)


BEN MCMANAMA - PRESENTER

BISHOP KEARNEY SELECTS


C.J. CLARKE - ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING


DENIS SMIRNOV - ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

ECHL / PENN STATE ALUMNI


STEVE IPRI - ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

BISHOP KEARNEY SELECTS

VINCE PEDRIE - ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

PENN STATE ALUMNI / WILL SPORTS GROUP

 

AIDEN FRANK - COUNSELOR 

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (FRESHMAN)

 

CASEYAMAN-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (FRESHMAN)

 

REESE LAUBACH-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (FRESHMAN)

 

MATT DIMARSICO-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (FRESHMAN)

 

TYLER PAQUETTE-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (SENIOR)

 

CHRISTIAN BERGER-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY(SENIOR)

 

SIMON MACK-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (JUNIOR)

 

DYLAN LUGRIS-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (JUNIOR)

 

CARSON DYCK-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (JUNIOR)

 

JAROD CRESPO-COUNSELOR

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (SOPHOMORE)

 

Sample Camp Schedule

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