 Holiday Clinics
Please check back in October 2008 for the dates and times of our next Holiday Clinics.
Class Descriptions
Goaltending Clinic
(ages 8-14)
Two-day program includes three hours of training in technique (movement, angles, balance, save technique and puck control) and tactics (decision-making, concentration and reading the play).
• Power skating & balance
• Mobility & crease movement
• Stance & positioning
• Utilizing pads & gloves
• Playing angles
• Reading the play
• Save technique & rebound control
• Breakaways & one-on-one play
PEE WEE/BANTAM
Checking & Scoring
Clinic
(ages 11-14)
This program is designed to enhance the offensive and defensive skills of both forwards and defensemen. Each session will consist of comprehensive instruction in a variety of areas and the opportunity to apply these techniques in game-like situational drills. Topics will include...
Checking...
• Body checking technique
• How to receive a check
• How to avoid a check
• Angling
• Stick checking
• Back checking
Scoring...
• Driving to the net
• Deflections
• Rebounding
• One-time shooting
• Screening
MITE
Power Skating & Puck Handling Clinic
(ages 6-8)
This program focuses on individual skill development with an emphasis on balance and edge control, stickhandling and puck control. Half of each class will be devoted to power skating with the second half concentrating on puck skill development.
Improve...
• Balance & agility
• Edge control & stopping
• Crossovers & acceleration
• Backward skating
Develop...
• Stickhandling skills
• Passing skills
• Shooting technique
SQUIRT
Power Skating & Stick Skills Clinic
(ages 9-10)
This program will develop each player’s skating skills with an emphasis on control, power, acceleration and speed. Individual puck skills will be enhanced through comprehensive training in advanced stickhandling, passing and shooting.
Develop...
• Powerful stride
• Explosive starts
• Edge control
• Backward skating & pivoting
Enhance...
• Puck protection skills
• Playmaking ability
• Scoring technique
• Stick checking
|
