The Jasper Skating and Puck Handling Camp went very well. The kid's improved and had a good time. Players ranged from 7 to 19 (one Jr. A captain), one player was 15 and plays high school in the USA and the rest were 12 and under with most being in the 10-12 range. We broke into groups for the shooting and passing. Had some Peer Coaching with the puck handling and sometimes 3 x-ice game groups and other times 4. There were zero goalies so we used 4 to 6 small nets. In the full ice scrimmage the older players played 7-7 (coaches as well) and the younger 4 on 4. The older players had to score the top 6" of the net and the younger the top of a net lying face down in front of the other net (which gave the opening for the older ones)
Activity Summary:
– 7 one hour sessions of skating technique.
– 2.5 hours of Small Area Games with modified rules for skill and good playing habits.
– 1.5 hours of full ice scrimmage in two shifts.
– 2 hours 20 minutes of puck handling moves and dekes each player constantly with a puck.
– 20 minutes of passing technique.
– 20 minutes of shooting technique.
Wednesday 8 of the players from out of town went white water rafting for a few hours.
Each day ended with 30 minutes of core work and stretching outside on the field. Most of the players went swimming after supper. The pool and fitness centre is right next to the arena.
I have attached a picture of our fancy camp shirts.
'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'