Clinics

New Phone Number:

David Cullen 945-289-9125

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SUMMER CAMPS NOW POSTED BELOW: SPECIAL PRICING FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

APRIL PRE-TRYOUT SESSIONS

SKATING/SHOOTING AND SKILL SESSIONS

These clinics will focus on getting players ready for their upcoming hockey tryouts. Players will perform up tempo drills designed to increase his/her skill level by pushing them out of their comfort zone. Drills will focus on increasing the player’s ability to quickly release the puck using their forehand and backhand shots. Every session will have a component of skating, focusing on changing directions, edgework, first three steps, pivoting, exploding to open areas, conditioning and battling for the upcoming set of tryouts. These skates will be a great addition to getting your player ready for tryouts. You can register for single sessions. Please indicate the dates you would like to come to.

LOCATION: SEYMOUR HANNAH / ST. CATHARINES

April 6th: 6 pm to 7 pm U9 to U11 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST
7 pm to 8 pm U12 to U16 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST

April 9th: 6 pm to 7 pm U9 to U11 2 SPOTS OPEN
7 pm to 8 pm U12 to U16 2 SPOTS OPEN

April 13th: 515 pm to 615 pm U9 to U11 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST
615 pm to 715 pm U12 to U16 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST

April 14th: 515 pm to 615 pm U9 to U11 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST
615 pm to 715 pm U12 to U16 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST

April 16th: 6 pm to 7 pm U9 to U11 SPOTS OPEN
7 pm to 8 pm U12 to U16 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST

April 22nd: 5 pm to 6 pm Shooting Clinic U9 to U16 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAITLIST

Cost: $40 per skate plus HST

Register below, please indicate the dates you would like to register for

DEFENSE SESSIONS

These clinics are beneficial to any player, forward or defense. The main focus of these skates will all be defensemen specific drills. Players will learn how to correctly pivot, use tight turns to escape, work on passing properly, quick feet specific drills, how to angle properly, backwards skating, gap control and shooting.

LOCATION: SEYMOUR HANNAH / ST. CATHARINES

April 15th: 6 pm to 7 pm U9 to U11 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST
7 pm to 8 pm U12 to U16 FULL/REGISTER FOR WAIT LIST

Cost: $40 per skate plus HST

Register below, please indicate the dates you would like to register for.

APRIL/MAY/JUNE MINI SKATES

For players aged 4-10 who are beginner/intermediate in hockey and skating. These are NOT advanced clinics, however players must be able to stand and move independently on the ice!
We will work on skills such as learning their edges (tight turns, changing direction), stopping, backwards skating, stick handling, shooting and other basic skills pertaining to skating and hockey skills.
Location: Seymour Hannah
April 22nd 4 pm to 5 pm $30 per skate SPOTS OPEN
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 415 pm to 515 pm $35 per skate SPOTS OPEN
June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 4 to 5 pm $30 per skate SPOTS OPEN
ALL SESSIONS 9 SESSIONS FOR $250 or you can register for individual sessions.
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SPRING SHOOTING CLINICS

Hockey clinics with full focus on shooting, stick handling, and skating. Pucks will be on the ice the duration of practice; every drill is designed to work on all areas of the game. Every drill will end with a shot.
Players grouped on ice based on age / ability. For players aged 2009 to 2019 These are weekly skates. Please only register for skates you can attend.
Location: Seymour Hannah
May 27th 515 to 615 pm SPOTS OPEN
June 4th 6 pm to 7 pm SPOTS OPEN
June 4th 7 pm to 8 pm JUST DEFENCE SHOOTING FROM THE POINT SPOTS OPEN ($60 to register for both sessions on the 4th, $40 for one session)
June 17th 5 pm to 6 pm SPOTS OPEN
June 24th 5 pm to 6 pm SPOTS OPEN
COST: $40 per session
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SUMMER SESSIONS

APRIL IS PLAYER APPRECIATION MONTH AT DC HOCKEY

DC Hockey is very appreciative of the support we received this past year! As a way to give back as we understand hockey sessions and skates can add up we would like to offer special pricing for the month of April for our summer sessions. We also have some new camps we’re offering this summer. Strictly power skating sessions have been added and a new camp to work on creative thinking using game situations with special pricing for this week.

SUMMER CAMP SALE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

JULY SESSIONS

July 13th to 17th HALF DAY CAMP

Half day skates designed to work on your player’s game by breaking the sessions up into the following three parts:

Segment 1: Edgework. We will work on extending players’ strides, proper pivoting, increasing foot speed, transitioning from one direction to another, backwards skating, balance, coordination and more.
Segment 2: Stickhandling. We will work on improving the players quick hands, protecting the puck, learning to use all areas of the stick, and becoming more comfortable skating with the puck.
Segment 3: Shooting. Focus on weight transfer while shooting forehand, backhand, snap shots and one timers. We will educate players on areas to shoot to score and players will also learn how to pull and push the puck to improve their shooting angles.
We will also have a 1 hour game each day for some fun!
Location: Niagara Falls Gale Centre

Schedule: Drop off 1145 pm. On Ice from 1215 to 2 pm. Break. On Ice Game from 215 pm to 315 pm. Pick up at 315 pm. (Wednesday is 1230 pm to 330 pm)
Ages: 2014 to 2018

Cost: $ 395.00 plus HST (15 hours of ice) PLAYER SPOTS OPEN
April Price $350
Goalies $50 plus HST GOALIE SPOTS OPEN
April Price $25

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JULY 20th to JULY 24th DEFENSE CAMP

These clinics are beneficial to any player, forward or defense. The main focus of these skates will all be defensemen specific drills. Players will learn how to correctly pivot, use tight turns to escape, work on passing properly, quick feet specific drills, how to angle properly, backwards skating, gap control and shooting.
Location: Seymour Hannah, St. Catharines

915 am to 1115 am
Ages: 2009 to 2016 SPOTS OPEN
Cost: $ 350 plus HST (10 Hours of Instruction)
April Price $300

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JULY 20th TO 24TH SHOOTING/ SKATING AND STICKHANDLING SESSIONS

These clinics will focus on getting players ready for their upcoming hockey season. Players will perform up tempo drills designed to increase his/her skill level by pushing them out of their comfort zone. Drills will focus on increasing the players ability to quickly release the puck using their forehand and backhand shots. Every session will have a component of skating focusing on changing directions, edgework, first three steps, pivoting, exploding to open areas and conditioning for the upcoming season. These skates will be a great addition to getting your player ready to start the year!
Location: Gale Centre Niagara Falls
Monday to Friday 1 pm to 2 pm
2016 to 2019 (5 hrs of ice) $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $160
Monday to Friday 1 pm to 2 pm
2009 to 2015 (5 hrs of ice) $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $160
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JULY 27th to JULY 31st MINI SKATE SESSIONS

For players aged 4-10 who are beginner/intermediate in hockey and skating. These are NOT advanced clinics, however players must be able to stand and move independently on the ice! We will work on skills such as learning their edges (tight turns, changing direction), stopping, backwards skating, stick handling, shooting and other basic skills pertaining to skating and hockey skills.

Location: Gale Centre Niagara Falls

Monday to Friday 9 am to 10 am $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $160

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JULY 27th to JULY 31st POWER SKATING SESSIONS

This week will focus on skating! We will work on improving players’ strides, proper pivoting, increasing foot speed, transitioning from one direction to another, backwards skating, balance, coordination and more. Pucks will be included with some shooting at the end of each session using the skating we have worked on for the skate.
Location: Gale Centre Niagara Falls
10 am to 11 am 2014 to 2019 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $160
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JULY 27TH TO JULY 31ST GAME SITUATION WEEK

This week will focus on all areas of the game while having FUN! Players will work on passing, using their creativity as we play small area games. The skates start with passing drills followed by having players play games and to work on being creative. We will also set up players in various game situations so they can work on making quick decisions with the puck. The goal is to have players keep their head up while making game decisions.
Monday to Friday 1 pm to 2 pm
2017 to 2019 (5 hrs of ice) $175 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $125
GOALIES $50 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $25

Monday to Friday 2 pm to 3 pm
2012 to 2016 (5 hrs of ice) $175 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $125
GOALIES $50 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $25
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AUGUST SESSIONS

AUGUST 10th to 14th HALF DAY CAMP

Half day skates designed to work on your player’s game by breaking the sessions up into the following three parts:

Segment 1: Edgework. We will work on extending players’ strides, proper pivoting, increasing foot speed, transitioning from one direction to another, backwards skating, balance, coordination and more.

Segment 2: Stickhandling. We will work on improving the players quick hands, protecting the puck, learning to use all areas of the stick, and becoming more comfortable skating with the puck.

Segment 3: Shooting. Focus on weight transfer while shooting forehand, backhand, snap shots and one timers. We will educate players on areas to shoot to score and players will also learn how to pull and push the puck to improve their shooting angles.
We will also have a 1 hour game each day for some fun!

Location: Pelham Community Centre
Schedule: Drop off 845/9 am. On Ice from 915 to 1045 am. Break. On Ice Game from 11 am to 1215 pm
Ages: 2014 to 2018
Cost: $ 395.00 plus HST (15 hours of ice) SPOTS OPEN
April Price: $350
Goalies $50 Plus HST for the week. SPOTS OPEN
April Price: $25
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AUGUST 10TH TO 14TH DEFENSE CLINIC

These clinics are beneficial to any player, forward or defense. The main focus of these skates will all be defensemen specific drills. Players will learn how to correctly pivot, use tight turns to escape, work on passing properly, quick feet specific drills, how to angle properly, backwards skating, gap control and shooting.
Niagara Falls Gale Centre
130 pm to 330 pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 1 pm to 3 pm
Ages: 2009 to 2016 SPOTS OPEN
Cost: $350 plus HST (10 hours of ice)
April Price: $300
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AUGUST 17TH TO 21ST SHOOTING/ SKATING AND STICKHANDLING SESSIONS

These clinics will focus on getting players ready for their upcoming hockey season. Players will perform up tempo drills designed to increase his/her skill level by pushing them out of their comfort zone. Drills will focus on increasing the players ability to quickly release the puck using their forehand and backhand shots. Every session will have a component of skating focusing on changing directions, edgework, first three steps, pivoting, exploding to open areas and conditioning for the upcoming season. These skates will be a great addition to getting your player ready to start the year!
Location: Pelham Community Centre
August 17th to 21st 915 am to 1015 am 2018 to 2020 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
August 17th to 22st 1015 am to 1115 am 2015 to 2017 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
August 17th to 22st 1115 am to 1215 pm 2009 to 2014 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price for each skate $160
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AUGUST 17th TO 21st POWER SKATING SESSIONS

This week will focus on skating! We will work on improving players’ strides, proper pivoting, increasing foot speed, transitioning from one direction to another, backwards skating, balance, coordination and more. Pucks will be included with some shooting at the end of each session using the skating we have worked on for the skate.
Location: Niagara Falls Gale Centre

1 pm to 2 pm 2016 to 2019 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $160
2 pm to 3 pm 2009 to 2015 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price $160
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PRESEASON/PRETRYOUT SKILL SKATES AUGUST 24TH TO 28TH

These clinics will focus on getting players ready for their upcoming hockey season. Players will perform up tempo drills designed to increase his/her skill level by pushing them out of their comfort zone. Drills will focus on increasing the players ability to quickly release the puck using their forehand and backhand shots. Every session will have a component of skating focusing on changing directions, edgework, first three steps, pivoting, exploding to open areas and conditioning for the upcoming season. These skates will be a great addition to getting your player ready to start the year!
Location: Pelham Community Centre
August 24th to 28th 915 am to 1015 am 2018 to 2020 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
August 24th to 28th 1015 am to 1115 am 2015 to 2017 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
August 24th to 28th 1115 am to 1215 pm 2009 to 2014 Cost: $200 SPOTS OPEN
April Price for each session $160

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3 on 3 SPRING/SUMMER HOCKEY:
3 on 3 SPRING/SUMMER HOCKEY:
  • Designed to be a developmental program that works to match lines based on age and ability.
  • Full ice games. No place to hide for players and they have to become engaged.
  • Each team will have a maximum of 10 players. If all 10 players attend the game we'll rotate around and some shifts will be 4 on 4.
  • Instructors will help and encourage players to move the puck, get into open areas, and we'll be offering advice to players.
  • Format allows for face pace hockey, with minimal whistles and changes on the horn.
  • Shift lengths changed on the horn. 1 minute plus shift length.

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Pretryout Clinics
Pretryouts...

Advanced skates designed to help players get conditioned before the start of the their season or tryouts while working on specific skills. The skates will be broken up into 3 parts:

  • Segment 1 - Edgework:

We will work on extending players strides, proper pivoting, increasing foot speed, transitioning from one direction to another, backwards skating, balance, coordination and more.

  • Segment 2 - Stickhandling:

We will work on improving the players quick hands, protecting the puck, learning to use all areas of the stick, and becoming more comfortable skating with the puck.

  • Segment 3 - Shooting:

Focus on weight transfer while shooting forehand, backhand, snap snots and one timers. We will educate players on areas to shoot to score and players will also learn how to pull the puck to improve their shooting angles.

Mini Skates
Miniskates...

For players aged 4-10 who are beginner/intermediate in hockey and skating. These are NOT advanced clinics, however players must be able to stand and move independently on the ice! We will work on skills such as learning their edges (tight turns, changing direction), stopping, backwards skating, stick handling, shooting and other basic skills pertaining to skating and hockey skills.

Defence Clinics
Defence Clinics

These advanced clinics are beneficial to any player, forward or defence. The main focus of these skates will all be defensemen specific drills. Players will learn how to correctly pivot, use tight turns to escape, work on passing properly, quick feet specific drills, how to angle properly, backwards skating, gap control and shooting. There will also be a focus on helping players learn how to read the play, especially in their own zone.

Total Hockey / Goal Scoring Clinics
Total Hockey / Goal Scoring Clinics

These advanced clinics are beneficial to any player, forward or defence. The main focus of these skates will all be defensemen specific drills. Players will learn how to correctly pivot, use tight turns to escape, work on passing properly, quick feet specific drills, how to angle properly, backwards skating, gap control and shooting. There will also be a focus on helping players learn how to read the play, especially in their own zone.

Body Checking Clinics
Body Checking Clinics

Clinics that are designed to instruct players on how to properly use body contact and will teach them how to protect themselves in different areas on the ice. Drills will teach players how to angle opponents increasing their ability to separate the opposing player from the puck. Players will work on pushing back and absorbing hits as they enter the boards, teaching them how they can use their body to protect themselves while in vulnerable areas. Shooting, skating and stickhandling will also be incorporated into the skates.

Private or group sessions are available. Please contact DCH for more information.