This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This is our 20 week program for Advanced Skaters Aged 12 to adult.
Saturdays 9:30 am to 10:30 am,
Full Equipment is Recommended but helmet gloves is minimum requirement. Sticks are optional
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This is our Fall Beginner Skater Program
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 11:30am to 12:15pm
Saturdays September 28th to December 14th
Omit October 12 November 9th
Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating. It is a program for the 4-year-old learning to skate, as well we can take the 50-year-old that simply wants to stay in shape. We offer something for every age group and every skill level. The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. There are learn to Skaters all the way up to 3rd year hockey players attending the beginner program.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well planned progressive lessons covering all the main basic skating points.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, and intro to Cross overs)
-a healthy balance of new skills and review of learned skills to help improvement
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-there is a learn to skate group in the beginner program. (so, no skating experience is needed to attend)
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Kinsmen Twin Arena: 1979 111 Street NW Edmonton AB T6J 7C6
This is our Fall Beginner Skater Program
Location Kinsmen Twin Arena
Time 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Mondays September 30 2019 to December 16th 2019
Omit October 12th, November 9th
Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating. It is a program for the 4-year-old learning to skate, as well we can take the 50-year-old that simply wants to stay in shape. We offer something for every age group and every skill level. The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. There are learn to Skaters all the way up to 3rd year hockey players attending the beginner program.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well planned progressive lessons covering all the main basic skating points.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, and intro to Cross overs)
-a healthy balance of new skills and review of learned skills to help improvement
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-there is a learn to skate group in the beginner program. (so, no skating experience is needed to attend)
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Location Stu Barnes Arena
Time 4:15 to 5:00
Day Thursdays October 3 to December 12 2019
Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating. It is a program for the 4-year-old learning to skate, as well we can take the 50-year-old that simply wants to stay in shape. We offer something for every age group and every skill level. The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. There are learn to Skaters all the way up to 3rd year hockey players attending the beginner program.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons covering all the main basic skating points.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, and intro to Cross overs)
-a healthy balance of new skills and review of learned skills to help improvement
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-there is a learn to skate group in the beginner program. (so, no skating experience is needed to attend)
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Kinsmen Twin Arena: 1979 111 Street NW Edmonton AB T6J 7C6
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This Program is a Full Season, 20 week Long program. This program is a Beginner Skating Program. It is more than just a learn to skate and stand up program. This program is perfect for the the new to skating all the way up to the Novice hockey player.
Saturdays 11:30am to 12:15pm Millwoods Arena.
Starting September 28th 2019 Finishing March 14th 2020
Omit October 12, November 9th, December 21, 28 and February 15th Family Day
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Our Skating programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. There are learn to Skaters all the way up to 3rd year hockey, ringette players attending the beginner program.
Thursdays 4:15 to 5:00 Stu Barnes Arena Spruce Grove Starting October 3rd 2019 Ending March 12 2020
Omit October 31 Christmas Break No Classes December 19, 26 January 2nd
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 18 well
planned progressive lessons covering all the main basic skating points.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, and intro to Cross overs)
-a healthy balance of new skills and review of learned skills to help improvement
- 10th and 20th lesson will be a fun final game days.
-there is a learn to skate group in the beginner program. (so, no skating experience is needed to attend)
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Kinsmen Twin Arena: 1979 111 Street NW Edmonton AB T6J 7C6
Location Kinsmen Twin
Time 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Mondays January 6 to March 16th 2020
Omit February 17th Family Day Monday
Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating. It is a program for the 4-year-old learning to skate, as well we can take the 50-year-old that simply wants to stay in shape. We offer something for every age group and every skill level. The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. There are learn to Skaters all the way up to 3rd year hockey players attending the beginner program.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons covering all the main basic skating points.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, and intro to Cross overs)
-a healthy balance of new skills and review of learned skills to help improvement
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-there is a learn to skate group in the beginner program. (so, no skating experience is needed to attend)
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 11:30 to 12:15
Dates, Saturdays January 4th to March 14th 2020
Omit Family day Weekend Saturday
Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating. It is a program for the 4-year-old learning to skate, as well we can take the 50-year-old that simply wants to stay in shape. We offer something for every age group and every skill level. The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. There are learn to Skaters all the way up to 3rd year hockey players attending the beginner program.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons covering all the main basic skating points.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, and intro to Cross overs)
-a healthy balance of new skills and review of learned skills to help improvement
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-there is a learn to skate group in the beginner program. (so, no skating experience is needed to attend)
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Location Stu Barnes Arena
Time 4:15 to 5:00 pm
Dates Thursdays January 9 to March 12 2020.
Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating. It is a program for the 4-year-old learning to skate, as well we can take the 50-year-old that simply wants to stay in shape. We offer something for every age group and every skill level. The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. There are learn to Skaters all the way up to 3rd year hockey players attending the beginner program.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons covering all the main basic skating points.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, and intro to Cross overs)
-a healthy balance of new skills and review of learned skills to help improvement
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-there is a learn to skate group in the beginner program. (so, no skating experience is needed to attend)
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Confederation Arena: 11204 43 Ave Edmonton AB
Best Start to Hockey Group one, Is for The First year learning to play hockey, has never played or has played one season and needs to improve there skills
.
Monday August 19 to Friday August 23rd, 12:00 pm to 1:00pm
Confederation Arena
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Confederation Arena: 11204 43 Ave Edmonton AB
Best Start to Hockey Group two, Is for the player who has played Initiation 1 and is still learning and is looking to improve there skills
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Confederation Arena: 11204 43 Ave Edmonton AB
Best Start to Hockey Group 3 is for the Returning initiation player looking to continue there development as a hockey player but is looking to Play Initiation 2 or 2A . this coming season. Your Initiation player is almost ready for Novice and is going to be one of the Stronger initiation players this coming season in Group 3
Monday August 19th through Friday August 23rd 2019
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Confederation Arena
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Terwillegar Rec Centre: 2051 Ledger Road, Edmonton AB
Defensemen Camp Overview
In today’s game of hockey, the position of defense is getting harder and harder to play, the expectation to be a solid defensive player, yet be able to contribute offensively is greater. With speed of the game always getting faster and the skill set of players getting higher, the challenges defensemen face is at a high point in the game of hockey.
Better Player is offering a Defensemen camp, to help todays defensemen learn proper D side positioning, proper skating skills to face and stay in the play, proper gap control, learn to walk the offensive blue line and be a threat at all times. We will teach evasive concepts in d zone, neutral zone and offensive zone to allow more space and time. Today’s defensemen have to develop aggressive patients, as we like to call it. Learn to have tight gap, to control an offensive player through body position, yet not over committing and leaving yourself vulnerable to being beat badly. We will teach defensemen the 4 main ways they can generate or initiate the break out.
This program is for Defensemen minded players. Forwards are welcome but this all about playing D.
Skills/Concepts
- Skating Skills (D man specific)
- Puck handling skills
- Gap and Gap control (what your gap says about what ice you’re protecting)
- Offensive skills
- Walking the Offensive Blue Line
- Body control and Body positioning
- Quick release shots
- Good first pass
- Evasive skills in all three zones
- Proper D support (we work as a pair)
What you can Expect
A high tempo yet corrective learning sessions on ice, teaching concepts in all zones that will help you develop as a defensive player. You will leave the program with a better understanding of body positioning and have some tools in your skill belt to help you be a better to defensemen
What we Expect
Hard working, a will to learn, come with a desire to understand defense and get better.
What we provide
- 9 hours of on ice instruction and skill development. Six, 1.5 hour practices
- 5 to 1 Player to instructor Ratio
- High tempo, yet corrective learning environment
- Instruction from Coaches that played D and coach D currently at Junior and Midget AAA levels
- Camp Jersey
Groups, Dates, Times and Location
Atom/ PeeWee Group
Saturday and Sunday August 10, 11, August 17, 18, August 24, 25
10:00 am to 11:30 am Terwillegar Rec Centre Arena A
Truly this program is the Best Program to help you learn and become Better Defensemen on both sides of the puck.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Terwillegar Rec Centre: 2051 Ledger Road, Edmonton AB
Defensemen Camp Overview
In today’s game of hockey, the position of defense is getting harder and harder to play, the expectation to be a solid defensive player, yet be able to contribute offensively is greater. With speed of the game always getting faster and the skill set of players getting higher, the challenges defensemen face is at a high point in the game of hockey.
Better Player is offering a Defensemen camp, to help todays defensemen learn proper D side positioning, proper skating skills to face and stay in the play, proper gap control, learn to walk the offensive blue line and be a threat at all times. We will teach evasive concepts in d zone, neutral zone and offensive zone to allow more space and time. Today’s defensemen have to develop aggressive patients, as we like to call it. Learn to have tight gap, to control an offensive player through body position, yet not over committing and leaving yourself vulnerable to being beat badly. We will teach defensemen the 4 main ways they can generate or initiate the break out.
This program is for Defensemen minded players. Forwards are welcome but this all about playing D.
Skills/Concepts
- Skating Skills (D man specific)
- Puck handling skills
- Gap and Gap control (what your gap says about what ice you’re protecting)
- Offensive skills
- Walking the Offensive Blue Line
- Body control and Body positioning
- Quick release shots
- Good first pass
- Evasive skills in all three zones
- Proper D support (we work as a pair)
What you can Expect
A high tempo yet corrective learning sessions on ice, teaching concepts in all zones that will help you develop as a defensive player. You will leave the program with a better understanding of body positioning and have some tools in your skill belt to help you be a better to defensemen
What we Expect
Hard working, a will to learn, come with a desire to understand defense and get better.
What we provide
- 9 hours of on ice instruction and skill development. Six, 1.5 hour practices
- 5 to 1 Player to instructor Ratio
- High tempo, yet corrective learning environment
- Instruction from Coaches that played D and coach D currently at Junior and Midget AAA levels
- Camp Jersey
Groups, Dates, Times and Location
Atom/ PeeWee Group
Saturday and Sunday August 10, 11, August 17, 18, August 24, 25
10:00 am to 11:30 am Terwillegar Rec Centre Arena A
Truly this program is the Best Program to help you learn and become Better Defensemen on both sides of the puck.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Terwillegar Rec Centre: 2051 Ledger Road, Edmonton AB
Defensemen Camp Overview
In today’s game of hockey, the position of defense is getting harder and harder to play, the expectation to be a solid defensive player, yet be able to contribute offensively is greater. With speed of the game always getting faster and the skill set of players getting higher, the challenges defensemen face is at a high point in the game of hockey.
Better Player is offering a Defensemen camp, to help todays defensemen learn proper D side positioning, proper skating skills to face and stay in the play, proper gap control, learn to walk the offensive blue line and be a threat at all times. We will teach evasive concepts in d zone, neutral zone and offensive zone to allow more space and time. Today’s defensemen have to develop aggressive patients, as we like to call it. Learn to have tight gap, to control an offensive player through body position, yet not over committing and leaving yourself vulnerable to being beat badly. We will teach defensemen the 4 main ways they can generate or initiate the break out.
This program is for Defensemen minded players. Forwards are welcome but this all about playing D.
Skills/Concepts
- Skating Skills (D man specific)
- Puck handling skills
- Gap and Gap control (what your gap says about what ice you’re protecting)
- Offensive skills
- Walking the Offensive Blue Line
- Body control and Body positioning
- Quick release shots
- Good first pass
- Evasive skills in all three zones
- Proper D support (we work as a pair)
What you can Expect
A high tempo yet corrective learning sessions on ice, teaching concepts in all zones that will help you develop as a defensive player. You will leave the program with a better understanding of body positioning and have some tools in your skill belt to help you be a better to defensemen
What we Expect
Hard working, a will
to learn, come with a desire to understand defense and get better.
Expect all Players to be Tier one and wanting to play AA or higher next season.
What we provide
- 9 hours of on ice instruction and skill development. Six, 1.5 hour practices
- 5 to 1 Player to instructor Ratio
- High tempo, yet corrective learning environment
- Instruction from Coaches that played D and coach D currently at Junior and Midget AAA levels
- Camp Jersey
Groups, Dates, Times and Location
Bantam/ Midget Group
Saturday and Sunday August 10, 11, August 17, 18, August 24, 25
11:45 am to 1:15 pm Terwillegar Rec Centre Arena A
Truly this program is the Best Program to help you learn and become Better Defensemen on both sides of the puck.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Terwillegar Rec Centre: 2051 Ledger Road, Edmonton AB
Defensemen Camp Overview
In today’s game of hockey, the position of defense is getting harder and harder to play, the expectation to be a solid defensive player, yet be able to contribute offensively is greater. With speed of the game always getting faster and the skill set of players getting higher, the challenges defensemen face is at a high point in the game of hockey.
Better Player is offering a Defensemen camp, to help todays defensemen learn proper D side positioning, proper skating skills to face and stay in the play, proper gap control, learn to walk the offensive blue line and be a threat at all times. We will teach evasive concepts in d zone, neutral zone and offensive zone to allow more space and time. Today’s defensemen have to develop aggressive patients, as we like to call it. Learn to have tight gap, to control an offensive player through body position, yet not over committing and leaving yourself vulnerable to being beat badly. We will teach defensemen the 4 main ways they can generate or initiate the break out.
This program is for Defensemen minded players. Forwards are welcome but this all about playing D.
Skills/Concepts
- Skating Skills (D man specific)
- Puck handling skills
- Gap and Gap control (what your gap says about what ice you’re protecting)
- Offensive skills
- Walking the Offensive Blue Line
- Body control and Body positioning
- Quick release shots
- Good first pass
- Evasive skills in all three zones
- Proper D support (we work as a pair)
What you can Expect
A high tempo yet corrective learning sessions on ice, teaching concepts in all zones that will help you develop as a defensive player. You will leave the program with a better understanding of body positioning and have some tools in your skill belt to help you be a better to defensemen
What we Expect
Hard working, a will
to learn, come with a desire to understand defense and get better.
Expect all Players to be Tier one and wanting to play AA or higher next season.
What we provide
- 9 hours of on ice instruction and skill development. Six, 1.5 hour practices
- 5 to 1 Player to instructor Ratio
- High tempo, yet corrective learning environment
- Instruction from Coaches that played D and coach D currently at Junior and Midget AAA levels
- Camp Jersey
Groups, Dates, Times and Location
Bantam/ Midget Group
Saturday and Sunday August 10, 11, August 17, 18, August 24, 25
11:45 am to 1:15 pm Terwillegar Rec Centre Arena A
Truly this program is the Best Program to help you learn and become Better Defensemen on both sides of the puck.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 6:45 to 7:45 PM
Dates Wednesdays October 2nd to December 4th
This is our 10 week Atom hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 6:45 to 7:45 PM
Dates Wednesdays January 8th to March 11th
This is our 10 week Atom hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has a 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Dates Wednesdays October 2nd to March 11th
Omit December 11, December 18th, December 25 and January 1
This is our 20 week Novice hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Location Stu Barnes Arena (Spruce Grove)
Time 6:15 to 7:15PM
Dates: October 3rd to March 12th
Omit October 31, December 19th, December 26 and January 2
This is our 20 week Novice hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Dates Wednesdays October 2nd to December 4 2019
This is our 10 week Novice hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Location: Stu Barnes Arena (Spruce Grove)
Time 6:15 to 7:15 PM
Dates Thursdays October 3rd to December 12
Omit October 31
This is our 10 week Novice hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Dates Wednesdays January 8th to March 11th
This is our 10 week Novice hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Location Stu Barnes Arena Spruce Grove
Time 6:15 to 7:15 PM
Dates Thursdays January 8 to March 12
This is our 10 week Novice hockey Program. This program is intended to cover all the bases for a hockey player. We have a strong emphasis on Skating skills, because if you can't skate you cant play. then we start to improve stick handling skills and work on more dynamic puck control, then we cover shooting and release. We cover puck protection. all while trying to continue to develop strong skating skills. We touch on passing and how to create timing and proper passing lanes.
Program has 5 to 1 instructor ratio and is intended to be corrective and skill building not just all about pushing pace.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This is our 10 week Fall Initiation program, This program will be teaching basic skills of hockey. We will have a heavy focus on skating along with puck skills. If you can't skate, you can't play this game. This will be a progressive program teaching the skills needed to have a great base to start this game right. We will work to give each player a strong base of skills to help them excel down the road in there young hockey careers.
Wednesday October 2nd through December 4th 2019
4:15 to 5:15 Millwoods Arena A
10 Weeks
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This is our 10 week Winter Initiation program, This
program will be teaching basic skills of hockey. We will have a heavy
focus on skating along with puck skills. If you can't skate, you can't
play this game. This will be a progressive program teaching the skills
needed to have a great base to start this game right. We will work to
give each player a strong base of skills to help them excel down the
road in there young hockey careers.
Wednesday January 8th through March 11th 2020
4:15 to 5:15 Millwoods Arena A
10 Weeks
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
This is our 20 week full year Initiation program, This
program will be teaching basic skills of hockey. We will have a heavy
focus on skating along with puck skills. If you can't skate, you can't
play this game. This will be a progressive program teaching the skills
needed to have a great base to start this game right. We will work to
give each player a strong base of skills to help them excel down the
road in there young hockey careers.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Location Stu Barnes Arena
Time 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Thursdays October 3rd to December 12 2019
Omit October 31 (Halloween)
Better Player Better Skater Intermediate Program is a continuation of our Beginner program. Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating development. The intermediate program is for the young skater that excels at skating or from ages 8 to adult.
The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. This is not a learn to skate, a solid grasp on basic forward and backward locomotion is needed.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Kinsmen Twin Arena: 1979 111 Street NW Edmonton AB T6J 7C6
This is a 20 Week Full Season long Program. This Program is for the Intermediate to advanced Skater. The Expectation for this program is that basic mobility of skating is Mastered. Meaning the Skater can skate forwards, backwards, stop, turn, and pivot from forward to backward, backwards to forwards. This is not a beginner program. This program is geared towards working on speed, power and agility with control. Not basic skating.
Full equipment is encouraged, minimum requirement is helmet gloves and stick is optional.
Monday evenings at Kinsmen Twin Arena
From 5:00pm to 6:00 pm Starting September 30 2019 Finishing March 16 2020
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Kinsmen Twin Arena: 1979 111 Street NW Edmonton AB T6J 7C6
Location Kinsmen Twin Arena B
Time 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Mondays January 6 to March 16th 2020
Omit Family day weekend Monday
Better Player Better Skater Intermediate Program is a continuation of our Beginner program. Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating development. The intermediate program is for the young skater that excels at skating or from ages 8 to adult.
The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. This is not a learn to skate, a solid grasp on basic forward and backward locomotion is needed.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Stu Barnes Arena : 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove AB
Location Stu Barnes Arena Spruce Grove
Time 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Thursdays January 9th to March 12 2020
Better Player Better Skater Intermediate Program is a continuation of our Beginner program. Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating development. The intermediate program is for the young skater that excels at skating or from ages 8 to adult.
The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. This is not a learn to skate, a solid grasp on basic forward and backward locomotion is needed.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 10:30 to 11:30 am
Saturdays January a4th to March 14th 2020
Omit Family day weekend Saturday
Better Player Better Skater Intermediate Program is a continuation of our Beginner program. Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating development. The intermediate program is for the young skater that excels at skating or from ages 8 to adult.
The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. This is not a learn to skate, a solid grasp on basic forward and backward locomotion is needed.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 18 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th and 20th lesson will be a fun final game days.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Millwoods Rec Centre: 7207 28 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6K 3Z3
Location Millwoods Rec Centre Arena A
Time 10:30 to 11:30
Saturdays September 28th to December 14th 2019
Omit October 12th November 9th
Better Player Better Skater Intermediate Program is a continuation of our Beginner program. Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating development. The intermediate program is for the young skater that excels at skating or from ages 8 to adult.
The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. This is not a learn to skate, a solid grasp on basic forward and backward locomotion is needed.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or jersey or jacket and or snow pants.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Kinsmen Twin Arena: 1979 111 Street NW Edmonton AB T6J 7C6
Location Kinsmen Twin Arenas
Time 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Mondays September 30 to December 16th 2019
Omit October 12, and November 11,
Better Player Better Skater Intermediate Program is a continuation of our Beginner program. Better Player offers a unique program for hockey players, ringette players and recreational skaters. We have our better skater program that is only skating development. The intermediate program is for the young skater that excels at skating or from ages 8 to adult.
The Better Skater program will take a skater through a well-planned progression of balance, control and agility to develop a superior technical skater. These skaters are more capable of handling themselves because they have a stride that generates maximum speed with minimum effort and the have mastered edges and stopping. Throughout the program skaters will develop using his or her body in a coordinated effort to develop maximum power, agility and speed
Better Player Better Skater programs are based on Skating ability alone, not based on an age group that may correspond to a hockey or ringette age group. This is not a learn to skate, a solid grasp on basic forward and backward locomotion is needed.
What to Expect
-first lesson small groups will be formed and made based on current over all group abilities.
- 9 well
planned progressive lessons working to improve ones skating ability.
(Forward, backwards, Stopping, Turning, Balance, Cross overs, developing power,
speed, tighter turns and more edge control)-
- 10th lesson will be a fun final game day.
-this is not our beginner group so if you struggle with some basic skating movement such as backwards or stopping, this program is not meant to teach stopping, it is meant to improve stopping and make stops faster and quicker as an example
What we Expect
-Proper fitting equipment (advice will be provided after lesson one if there are concerns or questions)
-helmets be warn at all time as well as gloves and full sleeves
-Be able to learn and behave in a small group setting
- desire to listen, learn and have fun.
-That basic Skating movements such as forward skating, backward skating, stopping, turns, and general balance and control are at a proficient level. Meaning you can stop but maybe need help making your weaker side stronger, you can go backwards but your slow, can turn but not tight.
What you NEED
-CSA Approved helmet, or a dot, Snell approved winter sport helmet
-Gloves that cover the full hand
-Pair of lace up skates,
-full sleeves, no skating in a t shirt
Extra recommendations
-full equipment is not mandatory but is a recommended option but it is your option
-hockey/Ringette stick can be brought and skated with even though we do not play with rings or pucks
-all hard
plastic has to be covered. No Bare shin
guards exposed to ice. Shin pads and elbow pads need to be covered by socks or
jersey or jacket
Camp full - registrants will be placed on waiting listThe Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
This is a week long hockey camp. Offering two on
ice Session a day with 1.5 hours of Dryland a day as well as 1 hour of
classroom to go over game theory and Sport Psyhc. This is high paced
camp teaching the skills needed to excel at the game of hockey. We have a
strong focus on skating. If you cant skate you cant play. We also
teach puck handling, passing and shooting. This is fast paced, dynamic
hockey camp preparing your young player for a great start to a new
hockey season.
August 26th, through to August 30th, Monday to Friday
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
This is a week long hockey camp. Offering two on
ice session a day with 1.5 hours of dryland training a day as well as 1
hour of classroom to go over game theory and sport psychology. This is
high paced camp teaching the skills needed to excel at the game of
hockey. We have a strong focus on skating. If you cant skate you cant
play. We also teach puck handling, passing and shooting. This is fast
past dynamic Hockey Camp preparing your young player for a great start
to a new hockey season.
August 26h through August 30th, Monday to Friday