Marlton Hockey offers the opportunity for boys and girls (coed) age 4-19 years old to play at our three outdoor township Rink on Lippincott Drive. In late 2018 and 2019, we have added three Dek Surfaces, making it one of the premier places to play in the region. Players of all levels are welcome to register and participate in our programs. We continue to grow and average around 750 participants in the Winter and 350 in the Spring. In 2025, we added a 35+ Adult league with great success having 8 Teams and 120 players.
Each Spring we host the Rumbos at the Rinks Tournament. Eight to Ten Tournament Teams also compete in several local and regional Tournaments throughout the first half of the year.
We are one of the largest and a well respected organized hockey leagues in the Country.
Don’t miss out on the “Fastest Game in Town”.
We are part of the Marlton Rec Council a Non- Profit, all Volunteer Organization.
For Sponsorship Information and Volunteer Opportunities please contact: marltonhockey@gmail.com or visit our contacts page.
WINTER LEAGUE (December through February)
Registration Opens August 15- September 30, Ages 4-19
Chipmunk, Penguin, Beaver, Cadet and Freshman Divisions
Winter League is our primary Season with multiple teams per division that are drafted to balance competition across our 5 Divisions. We open the season with a pre-season Charity Tournament over Thanksgiving Weekend, league games begin the following week, wrapping up with an end of season double elimination playoff.
TOURNAMENT SEASON (Late February through Early June)
Tournament Teams are offered for the competitive player, there is the opportunity to attend an open try-out in early December. Chiefs Teams travel and compete in the local and regional tournaments, late February through June.
Marlton host the Rumbos at the Rinks Tournament each spring.
SPRING LEAGUE (April- June)
Registration Opens February 1- March 20, Ages 4-19
Chipmunk, Penguin, Beaver, Cadet & Freshman Divisions
Spring League is games only, no practice. 12 Game Season with Playoffs. Games are 3- 10 minute, stopped clock periods, similar to Tournament Season. We try to play on Weeknights and only if Weekends are needed. Games are scheduled later in the day. No early, mid-afternoon games on Saturday and Sundays.
ADULT LEAGUE (Fall)- New in 2025
Registration Opens July 15- August 31, Ages 35+
Fall League, primarily on Tuesday nights. 10 Game Season with Playoffs that wrap up by Thanksgiving.
The League is age 35+, the target audience is experienced, novice and rec players. Captains will select players through a draft for parity.
Team NJ, Team USA Juniors and Alumni:
See https://www.marltonreccouncil.org/page/show/3645116-team-usa
Several of our current Players and Alumni have had the opportunity to represent Team NJ, Team USA in the ISBHF & WBDHF World Championships.
Age as of Dec 31st, the current year.
Chipmunk Division (Ages 4-6)
Players are introduced to the game through organized drills, utilizing USA Hockey’s Practice Plans. Though out the season, players are phased into more formal game action, teaching and applying fundamentals. Learning basic rules, such as off-sides, focus on positioning and learning when to shift during the game. Players are given the opportunity to play all positions. Games are facilitated by youth referees, all who have played the game and a coach from each team, allowing them to teach while they are playing. Scores are not posted; there are no standings or playoffs. All players receive a participation award at the end of the season. Players coming out of the Chipmunk division will have a good foundation for the game and will be prepared for Penguin Hockey. Practice and Game are held during the same session. Chipmunks currently play on the weekends, earlier in the day, times may vary.
Penguin Division (Ages 7-9)
Players are encouraged to attend a rating session in October. Coaches and Coordinators agree on ratings and slot the players into rounds where they are drafted to a team. We try to balance out the leagues talent with tenured and new players of mixed talent levels to align with our sportsmanship rules. Pre-Season Practice begins the first week of November. League games begin around December 1. Games are refereed with all rules enforced. Standings are kept for playoff seeding. All teams qualify and participate in double elimination playoffs. Games are during the weekend and possibly one night p/week in the earlier time slot. The level of play increases as players get older.
Beaver Division (Ages 10-12)
Similar to Penguin. Games are during the weekend and a possible weeknight game.
Cadet Division (Ages 13-15)
Similar to Penguin and Beaver, players are pre-rated and do not attend a ratings night, they are drafted. Cadets typically play later in the day on the weekends and a possible weeknight game.
Freshman Division (Ages 16-19)
Offers the high school players the opportunity to continue playing competitive hockey. Games are played in the later time slot during the week.
Adult League (35+)
Marlton Hockey League- Adult Division was formed by local hockey players and enthusiasts who live, played and coached here, own businesses in town, work, support and give back to the community.
This league is built by players, for players. We understand what truly makes the game enjoyable: a commitment to fair play, competitive balance, and a schedule that respects your life off the dek. Here, you'll find a league dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community, where every game is an opportunity to challenge yourself and elevate your skills in a well-organized environment. We welcome all our alumni , former players, coaches and friends of the program who have been asking for a division like this for many years. We look forward to the hockey family continuing to grow while supporting our youth programs.
The League is age 35+, the target audience is experienced, novice and rec players who want to get out and run at their local rinks. Captains will select players through a draft for parity.