Powerup Skating

Many of you have asked for a class with an emphasis on skating only. It continues where Discover Hockey program ended. This program will go much more in depth on specific subjects of skating introduced during Discover Hockey.

Proper, efficient skating is the base on which a player builds all other hockey skills, it is impossible to enjoy hockey more without being a good skater. Good skaters get to the puck faster, create more space for themselves, can pass and shoot better. Every hockey skill starts with skating.

The program consists of 8 sessions, that will run once a week. Many drills make use of pucks and all sessions include fun games and challenges.

See the schedule here. Registration is open.

Session 1 – Balance, stability and control

• Proper stretching
• Power Position
• Mechanics of Stopping
• V-start/T-push and gliding, 1 and 2-leg c-cuts
• Forward stride mechanics and balance
• Lengthening Stride, Speed and control
• Games

Session 2 – Edge Control

• Quick review of previous session
• C-cuts
• Inside / Outside edges
• Intro to Backwards skating
• Transitioning / Pivoting
• Tight Turns
• Games

Session 3 – Cross-overs

• Quick review of previous sessions
• Mechanics of forward Cross-overs
• Cross-over drills
• Transitioning / pivoting
• Games

Session 4 – Backward Cross-overs

• Review of previous sessions
• Mechanics of Backwards Cross-overs
• Cross-over transition drills
• Relay Races
• Games

Session 5 – Skating with a puck

• Quick review of previous sessions
• Overview of puck control while skating
• Stick handling 101
• Turning, Pivots, Cross overs with a puck
• Backward skating with a puck
• Shooting in Stride
• Games

Session 6, 7, 8 – Review – Different for every group

• Instructors will review any previous session mechanics and/or drills
• Based on Player input and requests for review
• Relay races
• Games

Registration is open, and total program fees are 299+GST per person. Register here.

Better Hockey Fall 1

The program will consist of 6 sessions, that will run once a week. See the schedule here.

Session 1 – Advanced Skating

• Forward edges and crossovers
• Backward edges and crossovers
• Forward stride mechanics and balance
• Acceleration, stops and starts
• Agility skating

Session 2 – Stick Handling Secrets

• Skating for stick handling
• Shuffle Stride and Inside Edge half circles
• Skating with the puck
• Dribbling
• Toe Control

Session 3 – Passing With Finesse

• Stationary passing
• One touch pass
• Forehand and backhand saucer pass
• Passing in stride
  

Session 4 – Shooting Made Simple

• Stick basics, flex, load and release
• Wrist shot
• Snap shot
• Slapshot
• Backhand

Session 5 – Positional Play

• Play Zones – Offense, Defense Neutral
• Wings
• Center
• Defense
• Goalie

Session 6 – Breakout Magic

• Breakout strategy
• Player alignment
• Understanding safe plays
• Puck support
• Creating and using options

Program fees are 219+GST per person.