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DAY CAMP
Fundamental Skills & Team Play
For beginners to 'A' caliber players. Not intended for 'AA' or 'AAA' players.
Ages 6 - 14    Boys & Girls

Camp Costs
Limited Space Available
Register early to qualify for the Early Bird Special
DAY CAMP
August 4 - 8

Contact the Camp Office for more details:
Phone: 888-273-7642   E-mail: info@rogerneilsonshockey.com
Cost includes a Roger Neilson Hockey Camp sweater & DVD, and daily lunch.
This non-resident program is Tax-Free.

Roger Neilson's Hockey Day Camp is a non-residential day program for players from Aurora, Newmarket and the GTA (including vacationers). The camp is aimed at improving "Individual Skills" for forwards, defensemen and goaltenders – stressing fundamental skills and team play. Limit of 15 skaters and 2 goaltenders per team. Not intended for AA & AAA players.
 

ON-ICE FEATURES

2 ICE SESSIONS DAILY: including a team practice with specialized power skating and an organized tournament game

Puck handling and deking

Shooting and scoring techniques

Giving and taking a check
Defending yourself along the boards
Making and taking a pass
'1 on 1' techniques for forwards and defencemen
Individual checking skills
Tips, screens and rebounds
How to backcheck effectively
Reading the rush and positional play
Rushes - 2 on 1's, 3 on 2's, 2 on 2's
 

OFF-ICE FEATURES

Daily video instruction with telestrator

Various sports including: touch football, soccer, European handball, New Zealand cricket, softball and more...

Organized roller hockey games in our official 'NHL Breakout' inflatable rink

Challenging miniature golf course
High and low ropes course and climbing wall
Hockey Lounge with video game stations, ping-pong, stick handling & shooting games, videos and more!

GOALTENDING PROGRAM

Intensive on-ice program emphasizing the style of the Pros – 'The Butterfly'
Stance, use of feet and stick
Angles and aggressive play
Rebound control & playing the puck
Mobility & control drills, moving in and around the net
How to defend against: players behind the net, wrap-arounds, one-timers, screens & deflections, breakaways and bad angle shots
Specialized 'Goaltender's Video' sessions each day
Daily team practices with Goaltending Instruction
Tournament game each day
Specialized 1-hour bonus 'Goaltending Clinic'
Limited to 2 goaltenders per team
NEW for 2008 - Add a second week for 1/2 price*
*Note: Discounts will be applied to the least expensive week registered for.
POWER SKATING
5 days of intensive training with world renowned instructor MIKE SANDERSON.
 
FITNESS & CONDITIONING
The fitness emphasis in the Day program is on the introduction of training concepts for speed and power, and on improving performance factors using both exercise and sport-specific training tools. NOTE: The program differs by Age Division and does not include weight training.
 
TEAM WORK, TEAM PLAY, TEAM BUILDING
A major emphasis of the off-ice program is on 'Team Building' activities and concepts which will make you a more complete 'Team Player'. The program provides and engages players in challenging, fun exercises that require creative problem-solving, goal-setting, effective communication, trust and confidence building.
 
PRO & TUCK SHOP
A fully-stocked Pro Shop and Snack-Bar are available at the arena. A Roger Neilson Tuck Shop, complete with Camp souvenirs, will be available at the St. Andrew's College campus.
 
PROS WHO INSTRUCTED AT THE 2006 DAY CAMP

KEITH ACTON - Toronto Maple Leafs
RYAN READY - Philadelphia Flyers
MIKE FOUNTAIN - LADA, Russian EL
 

CAMP REGISTRATION SUNDAY
August 3: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

CAMP REGISTRATION MONDAY
August 4: 7:15am - 8:00am

 

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