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!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.
Camp full - registrants will be placed on waiting listStu 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!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.
Camp full - registrants will be placed on waiting listMillwoods 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
Welcome to the Spring Atom Better to Best Program. This is a 10-week Spring program for Atom aged hockey player. This program is for the dedicated young player seeking to improve on their skill set. We focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and passing, and individual skills This program is a great way to get some extra ice time with professional instruction between your other spring sports. This program has a 30 Skater limit and will fill fast.
What you can Expect
-5 to 1 Player to instructor ratio
-9 well planned progressive lessons working on various skills of a hockey player
- a healthy balance of slower paced, breaking skills down and teaching skills with higher paced implementation of skills learned
- attention to detail of skills.
What we Expect
-full equipment to be warn
-listening on the ice, along with effort
-good attitude with a desire to learn and improve
-ready to have fun
-arrive and be on the ice on time.
Location and Times
Wednesday
April 8 6:15pm to 7:15pm Meadows West
Arena
Wednesday April 15 6:15pm to 7:15pm Meadows West Arena
Wednesday April 22 6:15pm to 7:15pm Meadows West Arena
A camp Jersey is Provided for you at the first day of the program
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
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.
Times and Location
Monday April 6 4:00pm to 4:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday April
13 NO Lesson Easter Monday
Monday April 20 4:00pm to 4:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday April 27 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday May 4
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday May 11 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday May 18 NO lesson May Long
weekend
Monday May 25 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday June 1 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday June 8 4:15
pm to 5:00 pm Kinsmen Twin Arena A
Monday June 15 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Kinsmen
Twin Arena A
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Better Player Better Skater Intermediate /Advanced 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. 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 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.
Times and Location
Monday April 6 4:45pm to 5:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday April
13 NO Lesson Easter Monday
Monday April 20 4:45pm to 5:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday April 27 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday May 4
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday May 11 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday May 18 NO lesson May Long
weekend
Monday May 25 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday June 1 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday June 8 5:00
pm to 6:00 pm Kinsmen Twin Arena A
Monday June 15 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm Kinsmen
Twin Arena A
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Welcome to the Spring Novice Better to Best Program. This is a 10-week Spring program for Novice aged hockey player. This program is for the dedicated young player seeking to improve on their skill set. We focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and passing, and individual skills This program is a great way to get some extra ice time with professional instruction between your other spring sports. This program has a 30 Skater limit and will fill fast.
What you can Expect
-5 to 1 Player to instructor ratio
-9 well planned progressive lessons working on various skills of a hockey player
- a healthy balance of slower paced, breaking skills down and teaching skills with higher paced implementation of skills learned
- attention to detail of skills.
What we Expect
-full equipment to be warn
-listening on the ice, along with effort
-good attitude with a desire to learn and improve
-ready to have fun
-arrive and be on the ice on time.
Location and
Times
Wednesday
April 8 5:00pm to 6:00pm Meadows West
Arena
Wednesday April 15 5:00pm to 6:00pm Meadows West Arena
Wednesday April 22 5:00pm to 6:00pm Meadows West Arena
A camp Jersey is Provided for you at the first day of the program
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Welcome to the Spring PeeWee Better to Best Program. This is a 10-week Spring program for PeeWee aged hockey player. This program is for the dedicated young player seeking to improve on their skill set. We focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and passing, and individual skills This program is a great way to get some extra ice time with professional instruction between your other spring sports. This program has a 30 Skater limit and will fill fast.
What you can Expect
-5 to 1 Player to instructor ratio
-9 well planned progressive lessons working on various skills of a hockey player
- a healthy balance of slower paced, breaking skills down and teaching skills with higher paced implementation of skills learned
- attention to detail of skills.
What we Expect
-full equipment to be warn
-listening on the ice, along with effort
-good attitude with a desire to learn and improve
-ready to have fun
-arrive and be on the ice on time.
Location and
Times
Monday April 6 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday April
13 NO Lesson Easter Monday
Monday April 20 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday April 27 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday May 4
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meadows West Arena
Monday May 11 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday May 18 NO lesson May Long
weekend
Monday May 25 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday June 1 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meadows
West Arena
Monday June 8 6:15
pm to 7:15 pm Kinsmen Twin Arena A
Monday June 15 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Kinsmen
Twin Arena A
Monday June
22 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Kinsmen Twin
Arena B
A camp Jersey is Provided for you at the first day of the program
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!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!The Meadows Arena: 2704 17 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Welcome to the Better to Best Adult Hockey Program. Here we are going to teach you basic skills and or help you improve on existing skills. We are also going to teach you some simple game play individual tactics as well as basic team tactics. This is a fun ten week program for adults that maybe started playing later in life or adults that played at a younger age but got away from the game and are looking to get back into hockey.
What to expect.
-Improve your skating skills
-Improve your Puck Skills
-Improvement on your Shooting and passing Skills
-Learn basic individual tactics such as puck protection, evasive movements
- Learn and begin to understand basic team concepts and game play. (defensive zone, offensive zone)
-Improvement in hockey knowledge allowing you to read and react to the game on the ice better.
What we Expect
-need to have some basic skating ability (Can stand up and glide with some relative control and balance)
-Full Equipment. (must wear full hockey equipment)
-come with an open mind and attitude and will to get better
-desire to laugh and have fun
This is a fun informative program allowing adults of all abilities and levels to improve at the game of hockey to allow for more enjoyment during your recreational pass time.
Times and Location
Tuesday April 7, 7:45 to 9:15 pm Meadows East Arena
Tuesday April 14, 7:45 to 9:15 pm Meadows East Arena
Tuesday April 21, 7:45 to 9:15 pm Meadows Eat Arena
Tuesday April 28, 7:45 to 9:15 pm Meadows East Arena
Tuesday May 5, 7:45 to 9:15 pm Meadows East Arena
Tuesday May 12, 7:45 to 9:15 pm Meadows East Arena
Tuesday May
19, 7:30 to 9:00 pm Meadows West Arena
Tuesday May 26, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Meadows West Arena
Tuesday June
2, 7:45 to 9:15 pm Kinsmen Twin Arena B
Tuesday June 9, 9:15 to 10:45 pm Kinsmen Twin Arena B
We can help you be better and enjoy the game more, Guaranteed.
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre: 221 Jennifer Heil Way
Welcome to
the Spring Atom / PeeWee Better to Best Program. This is a 9-week Spring program for Atom / PeeWee
aged hockey player. This program is for the dedicated young player seeking to
improve on their skill set. We focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and
passing, and individual skills This program is a great way to get some extra
ice time with professional instruction between your other spring sports. This
program has a 30 Skater limit and will fill fast.
What you can Expect
-5 to 1 Player to instructor
ratio
-8 well planned progressive lessons working on various skills of a hockey
player, 9th being Game day
- a healthy balance of slower paced, breaking skills down and teaching skills
with higher paced implementation of skills learned
- attention to detail of skills.
What we Expect
-full
equipment to be warn
-listening on the ice, along with effort
-good attitude with a desire to learn and improve
-ready to have fun
-arrive and be on the ice on time.
Location and Times
Thursday April 2 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 9 7:45pm to 8:45 pm,Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 16 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North
Arena
Thursday April 23 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 30 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 7 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 14 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 21 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 28 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre: 221 Jennifer Heil Way
Welcome to the Spring Atom / PeeWee Better to Best Program. This is a 9-week Spring program for Atom / PeeWee aged hockey player. This program is for the dedicated young player seeking to improve on their skill set. We focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and passing, and individual skills This program is a great way to get some extra ice time with professional instruction between your other spring sports. This program has a 30 Skater limit and will fill fast.
What you can Expect
-5 to 1 Player to instructor
ratio
-8 well planned progressive lessons working on various skills of a hockey
player, 9th being Game day
- a healthy balance of slower paced, breaking skills down and teaching skills
with higher paced implementation of skills learned
- attention to detail of skills.
What we Expect
-full
equipment to be warn
-listening on the ice, along with effort
-good attitude with a desire to learn and improve
-ready to have fun
-arrive and be on the ice on time.
Location and Times
Thursday April 2 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 9 7:45pm to 8:45 pm,Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 16 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North
Arena
Thursday April 23 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 30 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 7 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 14 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 21 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 28 7:45pm to 8:45 pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre: 221 Jennifer Heil Way
Welcome to the Spring Novice / Initiation Better to Best Program. This is a 9-week Spring program for Novice / Initiation aged hockey player. This program is for the dedicated young player seeking to improve on their skill set. We focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and passing, and individual skills This program is a great way to get some extra ice time with professional instruction between your other spring sports. This program has a 30 Skater limit and will fill fast.
What you can Expect
-5 to 1 Player to instructor ratio
-8 well
planned progressive lessons working on various skills of a hockey player, 9th being game day
- a healthy balance of slower paced, breaking skills down and teaching skills with higher paced implementation of skills learned
- attention to detail of skills.
What we Expect
-full equipment to be warn
-listening on the ice, along with effort
-good attitude with a desire to learn and improve
-ready to have fun
-arrive and be on the ice on time.
Thursday April 2 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 9 6:30pm to 7:30pm,Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 16 6:30pm to 7:30pm,
Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 23 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 30 6:30pm to 7:30pm,
Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 7 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 14 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 21 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 28 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre: 221 Jennifer Heil Way
Welcome to the Spring Novice / Initiation Better to Best Program. This is a 9-week Spring program for Novice / Initiation aged hockey player. This program is for the dedicated young player seeking to improve on their skill set. We focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and passing, and individual skills This program is a great way to get some extra ice time with professional instruction between your other spring sports. This program has a 30 Skater limit and will fill fast.
What you can Expect
-5 to 1 Player to instructor ratio
-8 well
planned progressive lessons working on various skills of a hockey player, 9th being game day
- a healthy balance of slower paced, breaking skills down and teaching skills with higher paced implementation of skills learned
- attention to detail of skills.
What we Expect
-full equipment to be warn
-listening on the ice, along with effort
-good attitude with a desire to learn and improve
-ready to have fun
-arrive and be on the ice on time.
Time and Location
Thursday April 2 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 9 6:30pm to 7:30pm,Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 16 6:30pm to 7:30pm,
Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 23 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 30 6:30pm to 7:30pm,
Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 7 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 14 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 21 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 28 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre: 221 Jennifer Heil Way
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.
Times and Location
This camp is almost full, register today to secure your spot!Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre: 221 Jennifer Heil Way
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. 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.
- 8 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)-
- 9th 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.
Thursday April 2 5:15pm to 6:15pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 9 5:15pm to 6:15pm,Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 16 5:15pm to 6:15pm,
Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 23 5:15pm to 6:15pm, Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday April 30 5:15pm to 6:15pm,
Tri Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 7 5:15pm to 6:15pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 14 5:15pm to 6:15pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 21 5:15pm to 6:15pm, Tri
Liesure North Arena
Thursday May 28 5:15pm to 6:15pm, Tri Liesure North Arena