U15 ELITE PROGRAMS
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Ages 13-14
Our Elite Programs are customized to advance and align skills necessary for effective execution of position specific demands in a game situation. Programming focuses on individualized techniques and needs in and out of players competitive seasons.
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U15 Elite - EDGE Skating
The EDGE Skating Program is designed to challenge each skater to the best of their abilities. This program concentrates on 1st step quickness focusing on efficient movement to maximize acceleration and speed. Skaters will master the fundamentals of transitions in both forwards and backward directions. With constant feedback and continuous repetitions, this power skating program allows for skaters to be challenged every ice session.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
1st Step quickness
Efficient movements with skating
Transitions
Off-Ice Mastery Keys
Spring Ankle Position One
One Leg Hockey Stance Rotation
Hip Hinge with Dissociation
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Winter 2023-24
November to March
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
U15 Elite - Skating & Skills
This program encompasses the best of what the RINK has to offer in a single program. Regardless of mastery level, Skating & Skills incorporates aspects of Power Skating, Shooting & Scoring, and Puck Control programs, giving players a taste of everything we specialize in.
The Skating and Skills Program is designed to build on proper technique with instructive and interactive coaching. Skaters will learn about first-step quickness and recovery stride focus for skating techniques. Shooting fundamentals will be covered as well as puck skills. Stickhandling around the body in motion concentrating on puck protection. Incorporating skating and puck control, players will be challenged to transition forward to backward and backward to forward with and without the puck. This program tests the skater’s ability constructively and positively by our professional on-ice player development coaches.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Power Skating | First step quickness (Blade engagement and knee drive)
Power Skating | Recovery focus for skating techniques
Shooting & Scoring | Shooting technique w/ weight transfer - Bottom Hand (power) / Top Hand (grip)
Puck Control | Stickhandling around the body in motion (Puck protection application)
Puck Control | Transition w/ Puck control
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Winter 2023-24
November to March
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
U15 Elite - Skills to Game
The Skills to Game Program is tailored to focus on individual skills which are common in today's game, and then the opportunity to showcase these skills in game like situations. The program will consist of one skill session, focusing on the technique of certain skills. The next session will be a tactical session, where athletes can use these skills in game situations. This program will have a variety of different small area games, giving players the chance to use newly acquired skills within their own games.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Change of Direction Speed
Puck Protection
In-Tight Scoring
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Winter 2023-24
November to March
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
U15 Elite - Battle & Compete
The Battle & Compete Program is designed to provide skaters with a highly competitive session focused on getting a good sweat on and focus on small area games.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Stick Steals with Angling
Full Ice Angling
Puck Protection Skating Techniques
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Winter 2023-24
November to March
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
U15 Elite - 3 on 3
Here at the RINK you are always involved in the play and shifts are short to keep the pace of the game up. This game will allow for you to:
- Develop faster reaction time
- Work to improve your skills
- Learn to play in confined spaces
- Play around the net both offensively and defensively
- Develop more confidence with the puck
- Get a cardiovascular work-out
Players will be signed up as individuals and 2 teams will be made each week. Teams will be rotated weekly, with pinnies to differentiate teams so players play with all players in the 3 vs 3 program.
Players will receive a RINK Jersey which they keep after the program. We will require players to bring this jersey each week to help split up teams.
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Pre-Season 2023
September to November
Winter 2023-24
November to March
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.