Divided into five teams and supported by around 15 permanent coaches - the younger the children, the more hockey-loving parents are needed to dress and support the young cracks on the boards - the children and youngsters train daily in the Eisarena Salzburg and use both ice surfaces. Add to this the games at the weekends in various tournaments and junior leagues as well as the beginners' training sessions - the Salzburg junior program is full to bursting.
We spoke to Andreas Brucker and took a look at the work that goes on there every day.