MITE CAMP 
Camp Fee: 

SKATERS IN THIS GROUP MUST BE OF THE BIRTH YEARS: '16 and '17 and '18, and MUST HAVE PLAYED FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO CAMP. 

This group will have a total of 5 hours of on-ice instruction. Included in the Mite Session is 2 - 30 minutes sessions of off-ice instruction.  The off-ice program was introduced to help the player with the neurological requirements that are necessary for on-ice skating success.  The on-ice sessions, which are geared to be challenging yet very age appropriate, will  focus on the Long-Term Athletic Development of the player. 
Focus on forward and backward skating (stride principles are introduced) as well as an introduction to edge work (more specifically, outside edge). The skaters will learn through instruction, as well as games to enhance and reinforce the focus of the session.  

This is NOT a learn to skate program. 

JULY 9-13 2023 
Camp Fee: $305
 

SKATERS IN THIS GROUP MUST BE OF THE BIRTH YEARS: 2015 and older and MUST HAVE PLAYED FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO CAMP. 

The Mini Camp was formed for availability to those who do not get into the Main Camp, or the 2014 year birth group.  This group will have a total of 5 hours of on-ice instruction. Included in the Mini Session is 3 hours of off ice instruction
 The on ice sessions, which are geared to be challenging yet very age appropriate.  Our staff is takes into consideration that the skaters at this session will be at different levels, and challenge them appropriately. 
The Mini Camp is a less intense version of our Main Session.

This is NOT a learn to skate program. 

SKATERS FROM THE BIRTH YEAR 2014 AND OLDER ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SESSION, ASSUMING THEY HAVE PRIOR SKATING EXPERIENCE. 
MINIMUM 1 YEAR OF TEAM PLAY. 

There will be two ice sessions per day, with 11 total hours of ice. The first ice session of the day will focus on various aspects of skating.  We will cover forward and backward stride (in detail), balance, edge work (especially outside edge) and transitions (tight turns and pivoting).  Time will also be time spent on balance and agility. The focus here is long-term development.

The essential principles of force application that must be applied in order to skate, not only fast, but efficiently, will be emphasized in the curriculum.  Each player will be encouraged to work within their individual, anatomical and physiological capabilities.  

The off-ice portion will be a series of presentations relating to the game of hockey and life.  The player will be required to think and interact on an individual as well as in a group environment.  The presentations are designed to be mentally stimulating.  There will be an introduction to dryland training.

The second ice session of the day is spent in a game like environment that consists of 1 v 1, 2 v 2 or 3 v 3.  In this portion the players will HAVE to use the skills that were worked on in the first session (of that day).

Off-ice sessions will be Monday through Thursday.

JULY 
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 MAIN CAMP SCHEDULE

THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY SESSION.  OLDER (ABOUT 15 YEARS OLD) BUT NEW TO HOCKEY SPECIFIC SKATING SCHOOL, WHO WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS SESSION, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE WAIT LIST AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU.  SKATERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED PREVIOUSLY WILL BE CONTACTED IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SESSION.

There will be two ice sessions per day.  Total ice time is 11 hours. The first ice session will focus on technique. We cover the forward and backward stride in significant detail as well as transitions (turning and pivoting).  Edge work, balance and agility will take on a whole new meaning to this group.  There are a few new things presented here but that's NOT what this camp is about - it's more about being BRILLIANT AT THE BASICS!  Much is expected from this group - not only physically but also mentally.  

Dryland sessions will be in various forms that are age appropriate in terms of physical, mental, emotional for the group.  Off-ice training techniques as well as nutrition are also discussed.

The second ice session of each day is spent in a 1 v 1, 2 v 2 or 3 v 3 game environment.  In this fun-filled, action packed portion the players will HAVE to use the skills that were worked on in the first session (of that day).

Off-ice sessions will be Monday through Thursday.                 

JULY 
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ADVANCED CAMP SCHEDULE 

The Winter Refresher was created so that skaters who participated in our Mini, Main and Advanced Camps, the summer prior, could brush up and work on some of their skating skills.  Only skaters who participated in either one of these two sessions that prior summer are eligible to register for the Winter Refresher.  

The Winter Refresher takes place during the holiday break between Christmas and the New Year. More information will be sent out to those eligible as we get closer to the camp dates.

Here at Hockey Specific Skating School, we have seen the benefit of skaters who return each year to improve upon their skating. Permanent changes in development happen over time. Each year, we allow the skaters from the prior summer to have a window of opportunity to register, prior to letting in the wait list.  If you are trying to register for a session, and have not been a part of our camps in the past, you may register for the wait list and we will contact you by the end of the first week in April, to let you know what your status is.  

Below is a link to register for the Wait List. Skaters are admitted to Hockey Specific Skating School, first come, first serve, based on session eligibility and skater eligibility. 

Please feel free to visit our Questions page, or email us at hockeyspecificskatingschool@gmail.com.