ELITE SUMMER SKILLS SESSIONS
This program is designed to combine the technical fundamentals of skating, the technical and tactical skills of dynamic shooters and scorers as well as extreme stickhandling skills. Our focus is to get back on the ice and provide an environment for all players to be challenged and develop.
Program Focus
- Technical focus on skating technique
- Edge work
- Explosive power
- Speed
- Agility
- Shooting fundamentals
- Scoring tactics
- Offensive skills
- Deception
- Release and accuracy
- Puck Skills
- Small area games encouraging a high compete level but also ice awareness
- Individual skill work with emphasis on the mind, eyes, hands, and feet all working together
- Playing the game at a higher pace with and without the puck
Details
Dates: Tues/Thurs July 2-23 (7 sessions)
Time: Early Evening times to be communicated upon registration)
Age: 2009-2015 (3 groups grouped accordingly)
Location: Don Hartman Northeast Sportsplex
Cost
Full Program Cost: $325
Drop In Option: $45/session
DYNAMIC DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
This program is designed for young defensemen who aspires to develop a well-rounded game. This program is based on the requirements to play defense in the modern up-tempo game.
Program Focus
- Puck retrievals
- Tactical skating skills
- Gap control
- Elite outlet passing
- Quick transition skills
- Joining the rush
- Taking advantage of the offensive zone blueline
- Defending
Details
Dates: Mon/Weds July 27 - Aug 19 (excluding long weekend)
Time: Mid-Morning (assigned times and groupings to be communicated upon registration)
Age: 2009-2015 (3 groups grouped accordingly)
Location: Don Hartman Northeast Sportsplex
Cost: $375
CHECKING SKILLS
This program is designed to focus on the introduction of contact and the skills necessary to initiate and receive body contact safely and effectively. Once contact is introduced into the game, it is essential to know the proper techniques to protect yourself and to use body contact to your advantage in a safe manner. Speed and skill development in combination with contact is the basis to performance.
Program Focus
- Fundamentals of body contact
- Tactical Skating
- Situational and spatial awareness
- Angling
- Stick Checks
- Contact confidence
- Body position and protection
- Puck separation techniques
- Safety
Details
Dates: Aug 4,6,11,13 (4 Sessions)
Time: Mid-Afternoon (assigned times and groupings to be communicated upon registration)
Age: 2013 Born Athletes
Location: Don Hartman Northeast Sportsplex
Cost: $200
NORTHSTAR PROSPECTS PREP CAMP
This program is designed for the next generation of Northstars to prepare for the upcoming season. This will target U13 players looking to get a competitive edge for the season ahead as U13 moves to the quadrant system.
Program Focus
- A technical focus on skating technique
- Edge work
- Shooting fundamentals
- Scoring tactics
- Offensive skills
- Release and accuracy
- Puck Skills
- Small area games encouraging a high compete but also ice awareness
- Individual skill work with emphasis on the mind, eyes, hands and feet all working together
Details
Dates: Aug 4, 6, 11, 13, 17-20
Time: Early Afternoon (assigned times and groupings to be communicated upon registration)
Age: 2014/2015 born players
Location: Don Hartman Northeast Sportsplex
Cost: $375