Power Skating & Puck Skills – 7+

 The previous skills taught will be challenged further in this program with an equal focus on puck handling and the use of their edges. Balance will improve week to week as skating stance and hockey stance will continue to be worked on in this program. Balance and glide will improve in skating/hockey stance as well as on one foot. Challenging the players ability to use inside and outside edges will allow them to take their skating to the next level and become a more efficient skater. Balance and edges will improve the skater’s ability to tight turn, cross over and transition more effectively. Skaters will be challenged with more difficult skating techniques such as mohawks. This program will provide a further understanding on skating the game and different stick handling techniques.

More advanced stick handling skills will be taught at this level, where players will start to learn how to properly use their top hand to control the puck. Proper use of forehand and backhand at the proper times will be consistently improved upon. Advanced stickhandling techniques such as toe drags will help take the players confidence to deke an opponent to the next level. All stick handling will be taught both stationary and while in stride to put these skills into game situations.

Requirements: 

• Participants must have at least 2 years of hockey experience
• Participants must have completed our "Intro to Power Skating" & "Learn to Play Hockey Level 2"
• Full hockey equipment with a hockey stick is required

Disclaimers:

• Each class will be one hour in length, ice resurfacing is included into the program time
• NTR reserves the right to move participants to the appropiate class for their skill level. This will ensure the proper development of your child’s skills, it will also increase their success and confidence.
• If a participant needs to withdraw from a program for any reason, NTR will provide a full credit for the remaining classes that can be used for any NTR purchase.  If the participant requires a refund we will refund the remaining classes minus a 10% administrative fee. Refunds must be processed within the first three weeks of any program. After the third week, any withdrawal can only be given as a credit on account.