U13 PROGRAMS
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Ages 11-12
Our U13 programs focus on the refinement of advanced hockey techniques by reinforcing effective functional movement patterns for each skill. The synchronized development of skill acquisition and functional intelligence will allow players to more effectively read, react and execute in game-like situations.
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U13 EDGE Power 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
U13 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
U13 Shooting & Scoring
The High-Performance Shooting Program is designed to provide skaters with fundamental knowledge of proper shooting mechanics. This program introduces the most powerful shot in each skater’s arsenal: the slapshot and the one-timer. This is a challenging skill that each skater loves to add to their toolbox. From big to small this program introduces the backhand technique as well as quick release in stride focusing on proper timing. This program is designed to focus on these demanding skills that require many repetitions over an extended period of time.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Slapshot and one-timer techniques
Quick release (timing release in stride)
Technique for shooting off inside foot and outside foot in stride
Backhand technique