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Preseason Specialised Hockey Clinics

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OUR PROGRAM

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What we offer:

Specialised hockey classes targeting multiple aspects of the game!

These clinics offer players specific training including power skating, stick handling and shooting. The classes are offered on an individual basis, meaning the registration includes 1 class.

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OUR CLASSES

Note: These classes are intended for players only. These classes are not suitable for goalies.

Please see descriptions below to find the class that’s right for your game level!

Age-Division Clinics

Classes focused on specific age categories to get players in shape for the 2021 season

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Players should register for the category in which they will play in Fall 2021

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Atom Clinic:

A specialised clinic for Atom single-letter players. The session covers power skating and puck control as well as shooting and stickhandling.

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Peewee Clinic:

A specialised clinic for Peewee single-letter players. Sessions cover power skating, puck control, shooting and stickhandling.

Bantam Clinic:

A specialised clinic for Bantam single-letter players. The session covers power skating and puck control, shooting and stickhandling.

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Elite Clinics

For advanced (A-caliber +) players

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Novice Elite Clinic:

Next Wave Training

This course is designed for advanced 1st and 2nd year Novice players.

Each class will include power skating, puck handling drills followed by a short game at the end of each training session.

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Atom Elite Clinic:

Next Wave Training

This course is designed for advanced 1st and 2nd year Atom players.

Each class will include power skating, puck handling drills followed by a short game at the end of each training session.

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Themed Clinics

Classes focusing on different aspects of a player’s game

Tots Hockey

Beginner/Intermediate level:

This class is designed to introduce children from the ages of 4 to 6 to hockey.

Players receive progressive instruction in the important skills and fundamentals of hockey in an easy-to-learn game-based format, while having lots of fun!

Instruction is aimed at experienced skaters who are ready to move onto the next challenge.

Please note this program is designed for children who are already comfortably pushing and gliding on the ice and have basic stopping abilities. This is not intended for beginners who have little or no skating experience.

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Total Hockey

Beginner/Intermediate level:

This class is aimed at experienced skaters who wish to get started in hockey.

Players registered in this class should already know how to push and glide comfortably, stop, skate backwards, turn, and above all, a desire to develop their new skills!

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Introduction to Hockey

Beginner/Intermediate level:

This clinic is for new players aged 9 to 12 years who want to develop their game play.

Players will be introduced to the rules of hockey through a combination of drills and scrimmage games.

Please note this clinic is designed for experienced skaters ready to develop their hockey skills and is not intended for beginner skaters.

Prerequisite: Advanced skating skills (Learn to Skate Level 3/Advanced 7 and Over class or equivalent) required. Basic hockey skills (e.g. Total Hockey Beginner class) preferred.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column boxed=”true” centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”5px” width=”1/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#e9e9e9″][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInLeft”]

Power Skating & Puck Control:

This program is designed to improve and enhance your skating and puck-handling skills. All important skating dynamics are taught, including balance, backward skating, crossovers, edge control and acceleration techniques. The program will also focus on maintaining speed and agility while in control of the puck.

Prerequisite: Hockey experience (e.g. Total Hockey intermediate class, current player in a hockey association, etc.) required. This is an intermediate level class.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column boxed=”true” centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”5px” width=”1/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#e9e9e9″][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInLeft”]

Shooting & Stickhandling:

This program is designed to improve and enhance shooting and stickhandling skills to give players the edge when they return to the ice this fall.

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Defence Clinic:

This clinic is specifically designed for defence players who want to take their game to the next level.

It will include defence-specific backwards skating techniques, one-on-one play (gap control and body positioning) and defensive zone coverage.

It will also incude breakout passing and shooting from the point.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

September 2021

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DON’T FORGET!!

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The instructors reserve the right to place a child in a different class from the one in which they have registered if they feel this would better suit their development.

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VACCINATION PASSPORT

As of September 1, the COVID-19 vaccination passport will be required for all persons 13 years of age and older. This proof can be presented in three ways:

In a paper format;
In a PDF format on your mobile device;
From the VaxiCode app.

Please note that for all formats, proof of identification with photo will be required.

As of September 1st, the wearing of a mask will be mandatory for all customers 3 years +.

Please ensure that you arrive with a mask as Excellent Ice Kirkland will not be providing them to customers.

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WAIVER

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All players are responsible for ensuring that they follow the safety guidelines put into place by Excellent Ice Kirkland. Each player is responsible for following the facility rules. Failure to comply with these directives will result in the immediate removal from the facility.

All participants (including coaches and instructors) must always wear a CSA approved hockey helmet and skates on the ice. Contracts must be signed prior to ice times.

By registering in our program, you assume the risks associated with participation in sporting activities and waive the right to claim damages from Excellent Ice.

Persons using these facilities do so at their own risk. The owner and operator of these facilities, EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its directors and employees shall not be responsible for any loss or injury occurring in connection with the usage of these facilities. The users agree to waive and release EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its lessees, directors, and employees from all claims for loss or injury however caused that may occur while using these facilities, including claims for loss and injury that may be caused or contributed to by the negligence of EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its lessees, directors, or employees.

The signed assumes all risk of personal injury or damage that may result in my participation. They hereby waive any claims to which they may become entitled for injury or damages and release EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its directors, owners, organizers and all staff or employees of any liability for injury or damage which they may sustain while participating.[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-3″ icon_family=”default_arrow” url=”https://www.excellentice-kirkland.com/staging/3961/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Instructional-Reg-Waiver.pdf” text=”DOWNLOAD THE PARTICIPANT WAIVER HERE”][vc_column_text]

All customers registering for an activity at Excellent Ice Kirkland must read and sign the waiver. Signed waivers may be returned to Chelsea at chelsea@excellentice-kirkland.com .

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Preseason Specialised Hockey Clinics

OUR PROGRAM

What we offer:

OUR CLASSES

Note: These classes are intended for players only. These classes are not suitable for goalies.

Please see descriptions below to find the class that’s right for your game level!

Age-Division Clinics

Players should register for the category in which they will play in Fall 2021

Atom Clinic:

Peewee Clinic:

Bantam Clinic:

Elite Clinics

Novice Elite Clinic:

Next Wave Training

Atom Elite Clinic:

Next Wave Training

Themed Clinics

Tots Hockey

Beginner/Intermediate level:

Total Hockey

Beginner/Intermediate level:

Introduction to Hockey

Beginner/Intermediate level:

Power Skating & Puck Control:

Shooting & Stickhandling:

Defence Clinic:

CLASS SCHEDULE

September 2021

DON’T FORGET!!

The instructors reserve the right to place a child in a different class from the one in which they have registered if they feel this would better suit their development.

VACCINATION PASSPORT

As of September 1, the COVID-19 vaccination passport will be required for all persons 13 years of age and older. This proof can be presented in three ways:

Please note that for all formats, proof of identification with photo will be required.

As of September 1st, the wearing of a mask will be mandatory for all customers 3 years +.

WAIVER

All customers registering for an activity at Excellent Ice Kirkland must read and sign the waiver. Signed waivers may be returned to Chelsea at chelsea@excellentice-kirkland.com .

How to reach us