SKILL DEVELOPMENT
The main focus for each program at Varsity Hockey is skill Development. Developing skills correctly with speed, precision, strength, balance, and athleticism is our ultimate goal. Each program is developed and created in a way that will produce excellent habits. For our skills sessions we want to create excellent practice habits that can be carried over into competition. This doesn’t mean players will not fail, as a matter of fact players and parents should expect to fail, but they will learn from their failures. This statement is important for skill development. Failing is okay, and actually is encouraged when it comes to developing skills. When we fail we need to correct our technique and try again. Some times we need to slow the skill down to complete it correctly, and once we successfully produce the intended task, we will increase the speed and difficulty, then we will repeat over and over again.
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SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS (April Training)
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DEFENSIVE Skills Clinics (OPEN Program - 7:1 Ratio)
160 + HSTThis Defensive Skills Clinic is an OPEN program that is designed to develop the defensive game skills for ALL CALIBER level players who want to improve their Defensive game performance.
The skill training will include a focused effort on how to react to forechecking pressure, gap control, rushing with the puck, and understand the defensive game that will be applied to in-game situations.
The weekly ‘Lesson Plan’ will focus on the following areas of skill development:
Quick Feet and Agility
Backward Acceleration
Pivoting to Each Side
Lateral Movement & Mobility
Transition and Escapes
Angling and Cornering
Defensive Shooting Drills
Puck Handling & Breakout PassesDefensive Skills Program Availability:
Defensive Skills – 4 Saturday’s
April 5, 12, 19, 26Defensive Skills Program Details
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2018/17/16 Born Players: 9:00 am (1 Spot Available)
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2015 & Earlier Born Players: 11:00 am FULL!!!
DEFENSIVE Skills Clinics - From Apr 5, 2025 to Apr 26, 2025
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OFFENSIVE Skills Clinics (OPEN Program - 7:1 Ratio)
160 + HSTThis Offensive Skills Clinic is an OPEN program that is designed to develop the offensive game skills for ALL CALIBER level players who want to improve their Offensive game performance.
The skill training will include a focused effort on working in confined areas along with learning how to deke and fake at high speeds and that will be applied to in-game situations.
The weekly ‘Lesson Plan’ will focus on the following areas of skill development:
Shooting Quickly and Under Pressure
Shooting While in Stride
Shooting Skills of Wrist Shots, Slap Shots, Snap Shots and One TimersStick Handling in Traffic
Puck Control and Evasive Puck Handling
Give and Go Passing
Battle and Compete DrillsOffensive Skills Program Availability:
Offensive Skills – 4 Saturday’s
April 5, 12, 19, 26Offensive Skills Program Details
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2018/17/16 Born Players: 10:00 am FULL!!!
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2015 & Earlier Born Players: 12:00 pm (8 Spots Available)
OFFENSIVE Skills Clinics - From Apr 5, 2025 to Apr 26, 2025
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April Pre-Tryout Skills Program (OPEN Program - 7:1 Ratio)
180 + HSTThe Pre Tryout Clinics are designed to prepare players for the team tryout selection process
A great way for players to get Team Tryout ready with 1.5 hours of On-ice drills every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evening.
The class ‘Lesson Plan’ will focus on the following areas of skill development:
Power Skating
Stride Mechanics
Acceleration
Balance and Edges
Tight Turns
Crossovers
Backwards SkatingPuck Skills
Puck Control
Speed with the Puck
Creative Stick Handling
DekeingCompete Drills
Competitive Drills
Game Situations
Confined Space Battle Drills.This week will provide players with a great opportunity to fine tune their in game performance skills.
Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Week 1: April 8, 9, 11
Week 2: April 15, 16, 18
Week 3: April 22, 23, 25ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2018/17/16 Born Skaters – 6:00 – 7:30 pm
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2015 & Older Skaters – 7:30 – 9:00 pmTimes and dates are subject to change depending on registration.
April Pre-Tryout Classes Week 1 - From Apr 8, 2025 to Apr 11, 2025April Pre-Tryout Classes Week 2 - From Apr 15, 2025 to Apr 18, 2025April Pre-Tryout Classes Week 3 - From Apr 22, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025
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Power Skating & Edges Program
200 + HSTThis unique new program will be run by Figure Skating instructor Acacia. The focus of this program will be to improve skating technique, speed and power. The focus on edge control will improve efficiency in skating and will help become an over more powerful and efficient skater.
Cost: $200 + Tax
Dates: 4 Weeks
April – 5, 12, 19, 262018, 2017, 2016 Born Skaters: 1:00 – 2:00 pm FULL!!!
2015 & Older Born Skaters: 2:00 – 3:00 pm FULL!!!
2018, 2017, 2016 Born Skaters: 3:00 – 4:00 pm FULL!!!
Power Skating & Edges - From Apr 5, 2025 to Apr 26, 2025
SKATING CLINICS (Spring/Summer Training)
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Power Skating Clinics (OPEN Program - 7:1 Ratio) Saturdays
275 + HSTThis Power Skating Clinic is an OPEN program that is designed to develop skating skills for ALL CALIBER level players and will focus on training proper mechanics towards combining the speed and power that will be applied to in-game situations
The weekly ‘Lesson Plan’ will include the following areas of development:
• Edge Control and Balance
• Stride Mechanics and Speed
• Generating Speed out of Turns and Crossovers
• Transitional Skating and AgilityClinics can be registered in 7 week long programs and will be delivered from a 50 minute Lesson Plan to provide skill specific repetition necessary for technical improvement.
POWER SKATING DATES & TIMES
The training sessions are booked on Pre-Scheduled Dates and Times once per week for a 50-minute on-ice session over a 7-Week Training Cycle.Dates:
Program 1 – 7 Saturdays
May 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class May 17 – Victoria Day Weekend)
June 7, 14, 21Program 2 Availability:
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2019/18/17/16 Born Skaters – 8:00 am (14 Spots Available)
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2015 & Older Born Skaters – 10:00 am (14 Spots Available)
The Spring/Summer Clinic schedule spans over 14 weeks of the off-season and can be registered in TWO (2) separate 7-Week Training Cycles.
Program 1 - From May 3, 2025 to Jun 21, 2025Program 2 - From Jul 5, 2025 to Aug 23, 2025
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Creative Puck Handling Clinics (OPEN Program - 7:1 Ratio) Saturdays
275 + HSTThis Creative Puck Handling Clinic is an OPEN program that is designed to develop puck handling skills for ALL CALIBER level players and will focus on training proper mechanics towards combining the speed and skill that will be applied to in-game situations
The weekly ‘Lesson Plan’ will include the following areas of development:
• Stationary Stick Handling
• Speed With the Puck
• Evasive Moves and Dekes
• Puck Control and Puck ProtectionClinics can be registered in 7 week long programs and will be delivered from a 50 minute Lesson Plan to provide skill specific repetition necessary for technical improvement.
CREATIVE PUCK HANDLING DATES & TIMES
The training sessions are booked on Pre-Scheduled Dates and Times once per week for a 50-minute on-ice session over an 7-Week Training Cycle.Dates:
Program 1 – 7 Saturdays
May 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class May 17 – Victoria Day Weekend)
June 7, 14, 21Program 2 Availability:
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2019/18/17/16 Born Skaters – 9:00 am (14 Spots Available)
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2015 & Older Born Skaters – 11:00 am (14 Spots Available)The Spring/Summer Clinic schedule spans over 14 weeks of the off-season and can be registered in TWO (2) separate 7-Week Training Cycles.
Program 1 - From May 3, 2025 to Jun 21, 2025Program 2 - From Jul 5, 2025 to Aug 23, 2025
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Rep Skills (REP Program - 6:1 Ratio) Saturdays
290 + HSTThis Power Skating & Skills Clinic is a REP program that is designed to develop skating and puck handling skills for ADVANCED level players and will focus on training proper mechanics towards combining the speed and skill that will be applied to in-game situations.
The weekly ‘Lesson Plan’ will include the following areas of development:
• First Step Speed and Explosive Acceleration
• Agility & Quickness
• Power, Speed and Dynamic Balance
• Stopping & Crossovers for Speed with the Puck
• Dynamic Puck Handling with Maximum Skating Efficiency and Edge ControlClinics can be registered in 7 week long programs and will be delivered from an 50 minute Lesson Plan to provide skill specific repetition necessary for technical improvement.
POWER SKATING & SKILLS DATES & TIMES
The training sessions are booked on Pre-Scheduled Date and Time once per week for an 50-minute on-ice session over an 7-Week Training Cycle.Dates:
Program 1 – 7 Saturdays
May 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class May 17 – Victoria Day Weekend)
June 7, 14, 21Program 2 Availability:
Rep Level Players: 2016 & Older Born Skaters – 12:00 pm (12 Spots Available)
The Spring/Summer Clinic schedule spans over 14 weeks of the off-season and can be registered in TWO (2) separate 7-Week Training Cycles.
Program 1 - From May 3, 2025 to Jun 21, 2025Program 2 - From Jul 5, 2025 to Aug 23, 2025
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Learn to Play Clinics (BEGINNER Program - 5:1 Ratio) Sundays
435 + HSTThis Learn to Play Clinic is a BEGINNER program that is designed to introduce skating and puck handling skills to NOVICE Level players who are just starting hockey and will be delivered in a fun and encouraging training environment.
The weekly ‘Lesson Plan’ will include the following areas of development:
• Fundamental Skating Skills
• Basic Puck Handling Skills
• Mini-Hockey gamesClinics can be registered in a 14 week long program and will be delivered from a 1 hour Lesson Plan to provide a fun and safe environment.
LEARN TO PLAY CLINIC DATES & TIMES
The training sessions are booked on Pre-Scheduled Date and Time once per week for a 50-minute on-ice session over a 14-Week Training Cycle.Spring/Summer Program – 14 Sundays
May 4, 11, 25 (No Class May 18 – Victoria Day Weekend)
June 1, 8, 15, 22 (No Class June 29 – Canada Day Weekend)
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 10, 17, 24 (No Class August 3 – Civic Holiday)Beginner Level Player: 4, 5, 6 Years Old – Sundays: 1:00 pm
Learn to Play Clinics (1:00 pm) - From May 4, 2025 to Aug 24, 2025
SHOOTING CLINICS (Spring/Summer Training)
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Shooting Clinics - Saturday Program (Group Circuit- 7:2 Ratio)
315 + HSTThe Shooting Clinics are designed to develop the shooting skills that will improve a player’s mechanics and balance required to efficiently and effectively release a shot with accuracy.
The program syllabus will address the fundamentals of specific Shooting Techniques along with stick handling & deking necessary prior to release. These basic skills will be improved through correct repetition of the mechanics within a circuit training format.
The weekly ‘Lesson Plan’ will include the following areas of development:
Shooting Techniques
• Wrist shot
• Slap shot
• Snap shot
• Backhand shot
• Quick ReleaseStick Handling & Deking
• Wrist agility
• Hand Speed
• Puck to Body position
• Weight Shift for BalanceClinics can be registered in 7 week long programs and will be delivered from a 50 minute Lesson Plan to provide skill specific repetition necessary for technical improvement.
SHOOTING CLINIC DATES & TIMES
The training sessions are booked on Pre-Scheduled Date and Time once per week for a 50-minute on-ice session over an 7-Week Training Cycle.Dates:
Program 1 – 7 Saturdays
May 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class May 17 – Victoria Day Weekend)
June 7, 14, 21Program 3 Availability:
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2019/18/17 Born Skaters – 9:00 am (7 Spots Available)
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2016/15 Born Skaters – 10:00 am (7 Spots Available)
ALL CALIBER Level Players: 2014 & Older Born Skaters – 11:00 pm (7 Spots Available)
The Spring/Summer Clinic schedule spans over 14 weeks of the off season and can be registered in TWO (2) separate 7-Week Training Cycles.
Shooting Program 1 - From May 3, 2025 to Jun 21, 2025Shooting Program 2 - From Jul 5, 2025 to Aug 23, 2025
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PRIVATE SHOOTING Lessons (1:1 Ratio)
The PRIVATE SHOOTING sessions program is a One-on-One session that would initially involve all aspects of the student’s shooting skills to assess the mechanics and balance required to efficiently and effectively release a shot with accuracy.
The progression of the lessons would be designed based on the development needs demonstrated by the student with the objective of improving specific Shooting Techniques along with Stick Handling & Deking skills necessary prior to release.
The Private Shooting lesson would address development needs in the following areas:
Shooting Techniques
Wrist shot
Slap shot
Snap shot
Backhand shot
Quick ReleaseStick Handling & Deking
Wrist agility
Hand Speed
Puck to Body position
Weight Shift for BalanceBOOKING INFORMATION
Sessions can be customized in 1 Hour or 30 minute sessions
Sessions can be registered in 5 or 10 Private Lesson packages or on a Pay-As-You-Go booking.
Sessions are booked based on availability of ice and instructor.
Contact our experienced staff to inquire about booking your private session and package rates
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SEMI-PRIVATE SHOOTING Lessons (2:1 Ratio)
The PRIVATE SHOOTING sessions program is a One-on-One session that would initially involve all aspects of the student’s shooting skills to assess the mechanics and balance required to efficiently and effectively release a shot with accuracy.
The progression of the lessons would be designed based on the development needs demonstrated by the student with the objective of improving specific Shooting Techniques along with Stick Handling & Deking skills necessary prior to release.
The Private Shooting lesson would address development needs in the following areas:
Shooting Techniques
Wrist Shot
Slap Shot
Snap Shot
Backhand Shot
Quick Release Shots
Stick Handling & Deking
Wrist agility
Hand speed
Puck to Body position
Weight Shift for Balance
BOOKING INFORMATION
Sessions can be customized in 60 min or 30 minute sessions
Sessions can be registered in 5 or 10 Private Lesson packages or on a Pay-As-You-Go booking.
Sessions are booked based on availability of ice and instructor.
Contact our experienced staff to inquire about booking your private session and package rates
Port Credit Skating & Skills Program
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Port Credit Skating & Skills Program
300 + HSTThis Port Credit Skating & Skills Program is only for members registered in the Port Credit Minor Hockey Association for this season.
The purpose of this program is for players to work on all of their skills and further develop their power skating, puck skills and shooting ability.
Each class players will have the opportunity to work on their skating and edge control. We will work on all different types of skating as the year progresses. When breaking up into smaller groups, players will have the opportunity to work in a smaller group setting with the instructor to further develop their puck skills and their shooting skills.
PROGRAM TRAINING DATES & TIMES:
2017, 2016 Born Skaters: 8:15 – 9:45 AM (8 Sessions)
October: 19,
November: 2, 23,
December: 21,
January: 18,
February: 1, 15,
March: 12015, 2014, 2013 Born Skaters: 8:15 – 9:45 AM (8 Sessions)
October: 26,
November: 16,
December: 14,
January: 4, 25,
February: 8, 22,
March: 8Location: Paramount Fine Foods Centre
5500 Rose Cherry PlacePLAYERS BORN IN: 2017/2016: 8:15 – 9:45 AM (24 Spots Available)
PLAYERS BORN IN: 2015/2014/2013/2012: 8:15 – 9:45 AM (24 Spots Available)
Port Credit Skating & Skills (2017/16 Group) - From Oct 19, 2024 to Mar 1, 2025Port Credit Skating & Skills (2015/14/13/12 Group) - From Oct 26, 2024 to Mar 8, 2025
PRIVATE SESSIONS
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PRIVATE Lessons (1:1 Ratio)
The PRIVATE sessions program is One-on-One instruction that will provide close personal training.
Initial lessons would challenge all aspects of the student’s current skill level with the objective of identifying and improving observed weaknesses.
The progression of the lessons would be designed based on the development needs demonstrated by the student in the specific areas of Skating, Stick Handling and Shooting skills that will improve the skill execution and bring consistency to their in game performance
BOOKING INFORMATION
Sessions can be customized in 60 min or 30 minute sessions
Private session bookings can also be made for Rink 2 (Shooting Pad) at a reduced price.
Private Lessons can be registered in 5 or 10 Private Lesson packages or on a Pay-As-You-Go booking.
Shooting Sessions are booked based on availability of ice and instructor.
Contact our experience staff to inquire about booking your private session and package rates
Pricing
Rink 1
$220 for 1 Hour with 1 Skater
$120 for 30 Mins with 1 SkaterRink 2
$175 for 1 Hour with 1 Skater
$100 for 30 Mins with 1 SkaterDiscount Options
Rink 1
Package of 5: $1,025
Package of 10: $1,850Rink 2
Package of 5: $800
Package of 10: $1,550
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SEMI-PRIVATE Lessons (2:1 Ratio)
The SEMI-PRIVATE sessions program is One-on-Two instruction that will provide close personal training.
Initial lessons would challenge all aspects of the student’s current skill level with the objective of identifying and improving observed weaknesses.
The progression of the lessons would be designed based on the development needs demonstrated by the student in the specific areas of Skating, Stick Handling and Shooting skills that will improve the skill execution and bring consistency to their in game performance
BOOKING INFORMATION
Sessions can be customized in 60 min or 30 minute sessions
Private session bookings can also be made for Rink 2 (Shooting Pad) at a reduced price.
The customer will be required to provide 2 (two) players for the private sessions and they should ideally be similar in ability
Sessions can be customized in 60 min or 30 minute sessions
Private Lessons can be registered in 5 or 10 Private Lesson packages or on a Pay-As-You-Go booking.
Shooting Sessions are booked based on availability of ice and instructor.
Contact our experience staff to inquire about booking your private session and package rates
Discount Options
Rink 1
Package of 5: $500 Each Player
Package of 10: $950 Each PlayerRink 2
Package of 5: $425 Each Player
Package of 10: $800 Each Player
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GROUP-PRIVATE Lessons (Small Group Ratio)
The GROUP-PRIVATE sessions program is Small Group instruction that will provide fundamental skill development.
Lesson plans will be designed based on the development needs in the specific areas of Skating, Stick Handling and Shooting skills that will improve the skill execution and bring consistency to their in game performance
GROUP-PRIVATE SYLLABUS
First Step Speed and Explosive Acceleration
Agility & Quickness
Power, Speed and Dynamic Balance
Stopping & Crossovers for Speed with the Puck
Dynamic Puck Handling with Maximum Skating Efficiency and Edge ControlBOOKING INFORMATION
Sessions can be customized in 60 min or 30 minute sessions
Private session bookings can also be made for Rink 2 (Shooting Pad) at a reduced price with a maximum of 5 players.
Sessions can be customized in 60 min or 30 minute sessions
Group Private Sessions are booked based on availability of ice and instructor.
Contact our experience staff to inquire about booking your private session and package rates
Group Rates
Rink 1
2 Skaters: $115 Each Player
3 Skaters: $85 Each Player
4 Skaters: $65 Each Player
5 Skaters: $55 Each Player
6 Skaters: $50 Each PlayerRink 2
2 Skaters: $90 Each Player
3 Skaters: $65 Each Player
4 Skaters: $55 Each Player
5 Skaters: $45 Each Player
6 Skaters: $40 Each Player
GOALIE PROGRAMS
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TEAM SHUTOUT GOALIE PROGRAMS
Our goalie programs are run by TEAM Shutout Goalie School. For more information on goalie programs available at the Varsity Training centre visit teamshutout.com/programs.
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