The Lightning Made Training Center (LMTC) is an indoor community center operated by the Tampa Bay Lightning. The facility includes two 60'x30' Ball Hockey rinks and a flexible space that is used for fitness training and birthday parties!
At the LMTC, Lightning Alumni & Staff run ball hockey leagues for youth/adults, camps, and available for private rentals. The facility is perfect for birthday parties, corporate outings, and is rented to local hockey teams for training.
Programs
Girls Only Ball Hockey Programs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are committed to providing girls within Florida and the Tampa Bay Area a safe, competitive environment to grow their individual hockey skills while promoting the enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of hockey.
We have all new Girls Only Ball Hockey programming for girls of all ages and skill levels.
Upcoming Programs
Free Clinic - January 17th
Developmental League - Begins December 7th
Little Bolts Ball Hockey Program
The Little Bolts ball hockey initiative aims to be the gold standard for youth ball hockey programs with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Little Bolts ball hockey changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first time participants their first hockey stick and ball as well as weekly sessions of age appropriate instruction in a fun and safe atmosphere. This program is offered for ages 3-5 and will be held on Saturdays!
Upcoming Sessions
Winter Session - Begins December 7th
Youth Ball Hockey League/Clinics
Lightning staff and alumni run a ball hockey league for all skill levels/ages. These leagues have 4 divisions; 7U (ages 5-7), 10U, 13U, and 17U. These leagues run on Sundays and are 1 hour long. The hour consists of ball hockey drills and ends with a game.
Upcoming Leagues
Winter Session - Begins November 24th
Spring Session - Begins February 23rd
High School Ball Hockey League/Clinics
Lightning staff and alumni run a ball hockey league for high school students of all skill levels. This league is for 9th - 12th graders, or ages 13-17. This league runs on Sunday afternoons from 5:15 - 6:15pm or 6:30 - 7:30pm. The hour consists of a 25 minute practice and ends with a 30 minute game.
Upcoming Leagues
Winter Session - Begins November 24th
Adult Ball Hockey League/Pick-Ups (18+)
The Lightning Made Training Center offers a 3v3 adult ball hockey league for all skill levels. This league has 2 divisions; Competitive & Recreational. This league runs on Tuesdays starting at 6:30pm. The game format is 3 periods, 15 minutes each and is a running clock.
Upcoming Leagues
Winter Season - Begins December 3rd
Birthday Parties
The Tampa Bay Lightning host birthday parties at the Training Center. All birthday parties include equipment to play ball hockey along with various other sports that can be played. Don't miss your chance to have an unforgettable birthday. For more information on pricing and to book your party register below.
Multi-Sport Summer Camp
Looking for a summer camp for your child? The Lightning Made Training Center has your answer! Join our 5-day multi-sport camp with a focus on ball hockey! Camp will be for children who are currently in 1st grade through 8th grade. We divide the kids into three different groups which include 1st - 2nd graders, 3rd - 5th graders, and 6th - 8th graders. We will have a variety of sports, crafts, and entertainment for the kids to enjoy all day at camp! We will be playing ball hockey and a new sport each day. Groups will rotate through different stations from inside to outside so they can get the most out of their Summer Break.
Upcoming Camps
Stay tuned for Summer 2025!