Summer Camps
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NEW! GIRLS ONLY – Full Day Camp – 3 Hrs On-Ice Each Day*
- Developed to give Female Players the opportunity to excel with their Peers.
- Emphasis placed on Skating Fundamentals and Puck Skills.
- Teaching these Girls the importance of competing in every facet of the game.
- Drills designed to teach the “Thinking Skills” On-Ice: Decision Making, Game Theory, Confidence and Creativity with the Puck.
HIGH END HIGH SCHOOL – Full Day Camp – 3 Hrs On-Ice Each Day*
- This program has been developed for the Bantam, Midget and High School Player.
- Designed specifically to make the serious player: stronger, faster, smarter and more skilled.
- Identical training curriculum used for our USHL, College and NHL players
* This camp is offered as an “evenings only” in some locations 3 Hrs On-Ice Each Day.
MITES ONLY - Half Day Camp - 1.5hrs On-ice per day
- Program designed for any player playing hockey at the mite level.
- Entry level exposure to the Northern Edge Hockey curriculum.
- Primary focus will be on developing the major fundamentals in a fun environment.
- Skill movements will be emphasized in all drills and small area games.
ADULT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT – Evening Camp –
1.5 Hrs On-Ice Each Evening (M, W, TH)
- Designed specifically to strengthen the skill sets of the adult player at any level.
- Emphasis on the game’s fundamental skills: Skating, Passing, Puck Handling & Shooting.
- This adult curriculum is geared towards “Individual Skill Development”, where each repetition is conducted in a one-on-one player-to-coach format, ensuring detailed work with each player.
- This program will be sure to challenge your aerobic and anaerobic conditioning in a fun filled environment.
SPECIALITY CAMP – Full Day Camp – 3 Hrs On-Ice Each Day
- Program exclusive to 5 players for each position on the ice (LW, C, RW, LD, RD, G) per group.
- Curriculum will consist of position specific drills designed to maximize His/Her skills and knowledge of their position.
- Each on-ice session will be designed to accommodate 5 separate plans for each position.
- Each day will consist of a thematic approach to positional play during scrimmage, ie. Defensive Zone Play, Offensive Zone Play, Neutral Zone Play, Faceoff Play, etc.
- Position specific coaches will instruct and monitor the 5 players who they are coaching.
- Nowhere else will you find so much dedication to the success of each individual position.
ULTIMATE DEFENSE – Full Day Camp – 3 Hrs On-Ice Each Day*
- Curriculum designed specifically for the modern day defenseman or forward looking to improve his/her play away from the puck
- Program focus will be on: Advanced Skating, Puck Movement, Proper Body Positioning, Effective Use of the Stick, Gap Control, Corner Play, Reading and Reacting, and Net Front Battles.
- Containment and Body Checking Techniques, Reading the Rush, Joining the Play, Odd-Man Situational Play, Making the First Pass, Shooting.
* This camp is offered as a ½ day camp in some locations with 1.5 Hrs On-Ice Each Day.
GOAL SCORING – Full Day Camp – 3 Hrs On-Ice Each Day*
- Designed for the new age forward or defenseman who is excited to add this component to His/Her game.
- Intensive Goal Scoring Techniques: Creative Scoring, Shooting in Stride, Second Effort Goals, Deflections/Tips/Screens, Breakaways, One-Timers, Dekeing, Forehand/Backhand Shooting, Net Battle, Funneling Pucks, Shooting from uncomfortable situations.
- Highly Specific Game Situation Goal Scoring Drills: Driving to the Net, Battling through Checks, Odd Man Situations.
* This camp is offered as a ½ day camp in some locations with 1.5 Hrs On-Ice Each Day.
COMPLETE PLAYER – Full Day Camp – 3 Hrs On-Ice Each Day
- Program designed to combine essential elements from both the Goal Scoring (morning ½ of the camp day) and Ultimate Defense (afternoon ½ of the camp day) curriculums.
AAA ELITE – Full Day Camp – 4 Hrs On-Ice Each Day -
Program designed for the most serious AAA player or player who aspires to play at the AAA level.Highly technical skills training.
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Program developed to enhance your Game Creativity, Mental Toughness and Character through this Strenuous Curriculum.
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Strong emphasis placed on Hockey Specific Off-Ice Conditioning.
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Explosive Skating and Skill Work performed at Game Speed will be integral to this program.
DYNAMIC SKILLS & GAME CONCEPTS – Full Day Camp – 4 Hrs On-Ice Each Day
- Program designed for competitive players looking to take their overall understanding of the game to a higher level.
- Advanced Skill work and Conditioning will constitute the first half of each day.
- Conceptual work will be performed in the second half of each day, helping player better understand situations arising in the game.
- Time spent developing each players’ understanding of concepts and situations to enable them to read and react more efficiently in their play.
- The final on ice hour of each day will be dedicated to a Controlled Scrimmage, where the players can perform the skills and concepts taught earlier in the day.
PURE SKATING – Half Day Camp – 1.5 Hrs On-Ice Each Day
- Program designed for players of all ages and abilities who are interested in taking their skating skills to the next level.
- Skating curriculum will consist of: Balance, Agility, Explosiveness, Backwards Skating, Stride mechanics, Edge Work & Transition Skating.
- Skating drills created to build the players leg strength and overall hockey endurance on ice.
- Program geared for players who currently demonstrate basic fundamental skating abilities.
NORTHERN EDGE TYPICAL DAY
FOR A FULL DAY CAMP: (Example only)
- 8:00AM - Drop off
- 8:30-10:30AM - On-Ice
- 10:45-11:15AM – Plyometrics & Off-Ice Skills (stick handling, quick fee etc.)
- 11:30-12:00PM – Lunch (lunch program offered by some rinks)
- 12:00-12:45PM – Instructional Video
- 1:00-3:00PM – On-Ice
- 3:15-4:00PM – Fun, Off-Ice Game
FOR A 1/2 DAY(Morning Only) CAMP: (Example only)
- 8:00AM – Drop off
- 8:30-10:00AM – On-Ice
- 10:30-12:00PM – Plyometrics/Off-Ice Skills/Instructional Video/Off-Ice Games
FOR A 1/2 DAY(Afternoon Only) CAMP: (Example only)
- 12:30PM – Drop off
- 1:00-2:30PM – On-Ice
- 3:00-4:30PM – Plyometrics/Off-Ice Skills/Instructional Video/Off-Ice Games