Summer Program
Develop your hockey skills this summer with one of our camps or classes!
Programs offered in July and August 2024
Give yourself the edge!
Beat the heat — take to the ice!
Our summer day camps and classes are the perfect opportunity for players to sharpen their skills in the off-season so that they’re ready to take their game to the next level!
Daytime and evening programs available in July and August
Working all angles
Our specialized hockey classes target a variety of skills to develop well-rounded players! These clinics offer players specific training including power skating, stick handling and shooting.
Designed for all skills
We have classes targeting different experience levels, from those new to organized hockey to advanced players looking for an edge in the fall.
Experienced instructors
Coach Sean has over a decade of teaching experience at Excellent Ice, and his dedication to teaching kids means all players will get the support they need!
Our team of instructors help all skaters and players reach their training goals.
Our classes
Find the right class for you!
Click on the class descriptions below to find the class that best meets your needs.
DAY CAMPS
Full Day Program: July 2024
Our full day camps take place Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This weekly program will encourage Novice and Atom-aged players to develop their hockey skills everyday, while our off-ice activities will take full advantage of the summer sun and fresh air!
Camps available the weeks of July 2, July 8 and July 5.
Day camps are not intended for beginner hockey players.
This full day program makes sure players are having fun on and off the ice!
Each morning includes 1 hr 30 mins of ice time and 1 hr 15 mins minutes of off-ice activities. Each afternoon includes 1 hr 15 mins minutes of on-ice game time and 1 hr 15 mins of off-ice activities.
Our trained coaches will make sure each participant receives correction to up their game and leave with a smile on their face!
Check out our program below!
On-Ice
Daily morning practices will focus on these areas:
- Balance and edges
- Forwards and backwards crossovers
- Powerful stride and acceleration
- Speed with the puck
- Wrist shots and backhands
- 1:1 dekes
- Puck protection
Afternoon ice time will include a daily 3 on 3 game to put skills to the test!
Off-Ice
The off ice portion of the day will take advantage of the season and include various outdoor activities such as:
- Soccer
- Soccer baseball
- Football
- Dodgeball
- Capture the flag
- Cross the river
- Etc.
Daily drop-off begins at 8:00 a.m. Camp activities begin at 8:30 a.m.
Daily pick-up is at 4:00 p.m.
Please note we do not offer meals to players.
Campers will need to bring snacks and a packed lunch everyday*. *(Peanut-free)
Players should register according to the level they’ll be playing in the 2023-24 season.
Novice U9 camp: First and second year Novice U9 players (all levels).
Atom U11 camp: First and second year Atom U11 players (all levels).
These camps are not intended for inexperienced players.
CLASSES
Daytime program: July 29 – August 23 2024
Our Summer Training Program takes place Monday to Friday for two-hour* intensive sessions everyday. These daily clinics are a great way to get a head start on hockey season! The program includes all five days of practices.
*Two-hour ice time includes 10 minute ice resurfacing
Please note that this program includes ice time only. Parents/caretakers must pick up their child after their practice is over.
This program is designed to strengthen Novice and Atom players’ overall skill set, paying special attention to power skating, puck control, passing and shooting drills.
Each session is built around two main areas:
- Power skating to focus on stability and flexibility, a powerful forward and backward stride, proper edge control, explosive starts and acceleration techniques.
- Puck handling to focus on puck protection, dekes, and speed with the puck, as well as, shooting and passing techniques.
Every ice time includes a 20 to 25 minute game, where players will receive feedback and tips to improve their game play.
Our trained coaches will create a positive experience for all players, making sure each participant receives proper correction and leaves with a smile on their face!
Evening program: July 2 – August 23 2024
These clinics take place weekly in evenings, specifically targeting different aspects of a player’s game. Take an individual class to brush up on your game, or sign up every week to watch your skills develop all summer long!
This program gives players the flexibility to train at their own pace. Whether they want to maintain their training and development throughout the summer, or to drop in from week to week in order to stay in shape, these clinics can easily adapt to off-season goals.
Players will be challenged with power skating exercises and high-tempo stick handling and shooting drills to enhance their skills and conditioning.
Some of the skills that will be focused on are:
- acceleration
- transitional skating (including crossovers)
- puck protection and dekes
- proper shooting technique and situational shooting (including quick release and one-timers)
One on one drills will be used to improve gap control and positioning on defence.
The last part of each session will consist of a 3 on 3 game.
Please note that this clinic is not for beginner hockey players. For beginner players, please check out our Total Hockey program (below).
This comprehensive program is designed to improve all aspects of a player’s game.
Players receive progressive instruction of the important skills and fundamentals of hockey, including skating, puck control, shooting, offensive plays and conditioning.
Instruction is tailored to players at all levels of development.
Players registered in this class should already know how to push and glide comfortably, stop, skate backwards, turn, and above all, want to develop new skills!
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate Level 2 passed and their instructor’s recommendation or equivalent required to register for this class.
Beginner/Intermediate
This class is aimed at experienced skaters who want 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, want to develop new skills!
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate Level 2 passed and their instructor’s recommendation or equivalent required to register for this class.
Prenovice – Beginner
This class is aimed at experienced skaters who intend to play organized hockey in the fall at the Prenovice level equivalent (4-6 year olds).
This comprehensive program is designed to improve all aspects of an individual’s game.
Players receive progressive instruction in fundamental hockey skills, including skating, puck control, shooting, offensive plays and conditioning.
Instruction targets players at all levels of development.
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate Level 2 passed and their instructor’s recommendation or equivalent required to register for this class.
Prenovice – Advanced
This class is aimed at advanced first and second year Prenovice players (4-6 year olds).
This program will mainly focus on power skating.
Lessons will also work on balance, forward stride, crossovers, edge control, acceleration and backwards skating.
Each class will end with a short 3 on 3 game.
Prerequisite: Previous participation in organized hockey at the Prenovice level or equivalent required to register for this class.
Novice – Beginner
This class is aimed at experienced skaters who intend to play organized hockey in the fall at the Novice level equivalent (6-8 year olds).
This comprehensive program is designed to improve all aspects of an individual’s game.
Players receive progressive instruction in fundamental hockey skills, including skating, puck control, shooting, offensive plays and conditioning.
Instruction targets players at all levels of development.
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate Level 2 passed and their instructor’s recommendation or equivalent required to register for this class.
Novice – Advanced
This class is aimed at advanced first and second year Novice players (6-8 year olds).
Players will be challenged through a variety of power skating drills, with the focus on edge control, stride efficiency, and explosiveness.
Stickhandling will also be a major focus, with an emphasis on puck protection, dekes, and speed with the puck. Players will be shown proper shooting and passing technique throughout the session.
Prerequisite: Previous participation in organized hockey at the Novice level or equivalent required to register for this class.
This program is designed to improve and enhance a player’s 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.
Players will develop a more explosive and powerful stride, learn how to use their edges to generate speed, improve transitional skating including forward and backward pivots and increase speed with the puck.
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate level 3 passed or equivalent* required to register for this class.
(* e.g. Total Hockey class, current player in a hockey association, etc.)
This class combines skills from two of our popular clinics into one intensive session. Here is what players can expect to work on during this hour:
Defence
This clinic is specifically designed for defence players who want to take their game to the next level.
It focuses on defence-specific backwards skating techniques, one-on-one play (gap control and body positioning) and defensive zone coverage.
It also includes breakout passing and shooting from the point.
Shooting and Stickhandling
Shooting: Focus on proper hand placement, weight transfer and follow-through to improve power and accuracy. Wrist shots, snap shots, slap shots backhands and one-timers will be covered.
Stickhandling: Focus on wrist roll, hand extension, and flexibility in order to improve and enhance skills such as; toe drags, fakes, and puck protection.
Prerequisite: Total Hockey class or equivalent, or current player in a hockey association mandatory.
This class is not intended for beginner players.
SUMMER 2024
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By completing your registration, you assume the responsibility of ensuring you respect safety and social distancing protocols issued by the government of Quebec and Excellent Ice Kirkland. If you have any illness symptoms, you cannot attend your activity. Excellent Ice Kirkland is under no obligation to offer refunds or credits for missed classes.
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.
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