All instruction takes place on ice and players are divided into small groups (maximum 6 to 1 student/instructor ratio) based on skill and experience to maximize individual attention and ensure each student is challenged to improve.

MITE POWER SKATING

This five-day program features 80 minutes of

challenging power skating training each day designed to refine each player’s skating technique.
Skills include:

• Forward stride

• Stopping and tight turns

• Forward crossovers and backward crossunders

• Pivoting and backward skating

Sign up for Mite Power Skating and Mite Hockey School and receive the Mite Combo discount!

MITE HOCKEY SCHOOL

This five-day program features 80 minutes of daily individual hockey skills instruction and skill games, culminating with an instructional scrimmage on Friday.

• Stickhandling

• Passing and receiving

• Shooting

• Stick Checking

Sign up for Mite Power Skating and Mite Hockey School and receive the Mite Combo discount!

MITE COMBO - BEST VALUE!

Mite players can choose to take either Mite Power Skating or the Mite Hockey School only, but to achieve the maximum benefit, we recommend taking advantage of the great savings offered with the highly popular two-week Mite Combo. The skating technique training, confidence and conditioning gained during the Mite Power Skating week allows the player to more quickly develop their hockey skills during the Mite Hockey School session.

• The benefit of the total SHS program is best achieved through the 2-week combo. The advantage of this format is the complete approach given to the student’s game.

• Players registering for the Mite Combo will receive a total savings of $40.00!

MITE FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAM

This five-day program features combines the power skating and hockey skills components in one 110 minute class.  The first half of each class is devoted to power skating technique training.  The second half of each class is spent developing the hockey skills of stickhandling, passing, shooting and positional play.  There will be an instructional scrimmage on the final day.

“I've seen and participated in many clinics. It was refreshing to see the instructors be extremely organized and aware of the various skill sets of the participants.”

L. Dancey, Macomb

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Squirt Skillbuilder School (Ages 9-10)
Five-day program consisting of two 80 minute on-ice sessions each day, separated by a 45 minute off-ice training session. Players are divided into small groups based on skill and experience to maximize individual attention and ensure each student is progressing at the appropriate level.

Off-ice Training Session

• Slideboard training

• Comprehensive videotape analysis

• Chalktalk strategy sessions Written testing

• Equipment seminar

• Dryland fitness training

Power Skating (on-ice session #1)

• Forward and backward striding

• Stopping and starting

• Crossover and crossunder acceleration

• Pivoting and transitional skating technique

Hockey Skills (on-ice session #2)

• Passing and receiving techniques for quick puck movement

• Proper forehand and backhand shooting mechanics

• Deceptive stickhandling moves

• Stick strength, angling and stick checking skills

• Positional play, instructional scrimmage on final day

"I have watched my son's footwork improve greatly over the past week, along with his speed.  Thank you, Suburban!  This camp not only increased his technique, but his confidence level as well."

K. Davis, Farmington Hills

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Pee Wee/Bantam Finishing School (Ages 11-14)

Five-day program consisting of two 80 minute on-ice sessions each day, separated by a 45 minute off-ice training session. Players are divided into small groups based on skill and experience to maximize individual attention and ensure each student is progressing at the appropriate level.

Off-ice Training Session

• Slideboard training
• Comprehensive videotape analysis
• Chalktalk strategy sessions
• Written testing
• Equipment seminar
• Dryland fitness training

Power Skating (on-ice session #1)

• Forward and backward striding
• Stopping and starting
• Crossover acceleration and lateral mobility
• Foot quickness and transitional skating technique

Hockey Skills (on-ice session #2)

• Quick puck movement and playmaking concepts
• Deceptive dekes, puck protection and possession skills
• Shooting and scoring skills
• Angling and body checking skills
• Positional play, instructional scrimmage on final day

“Excellent use of ice time. Organization of the groups was done very well both in size and in skill level ...I also appreciate the detailed report card given to each student; it will be very helpful for this season.”

P. Kelley, Lake Orion