Elite Programs
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Ages 13-14
ELITE BREAKDOWNS
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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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.
Each Skating & Skills Program also features an off-ice component with RINK Testify Performance. This component takes place in the gym or on the track prior to or following the on-ice session. Players will focus on developing functional movement patterns that correlates to on-ice development.
The Elite Skating and Skills Program is designed to challenge skaters to master proper technique with instructive and interactive coaching. Skaters will focus on balance and body position for a variety of techniques. These techniques include puck control along with giving and receiving passes stationary and in motion. This program tests the skater’s ability in a constructive and positive manner by our professional on-ice player development coaches.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Power Skating | First step quickness (Blade engagement and knee drive)
Shooting & Scoring | Shooting technique w/ weight transfer
Power Skating | Recovery focus for skating techniques
Puck Control | Stickhandling around the body in motion (Puck protection)
Puck Control | Transition w/ Puck control
Off-Ice Mastery Keys
Total body strength in all fundamental movement patterns
Position Specific Stability
Coordination and Deceleration Skills in sagittal and frontal planes of movement
BECOME THE PLAYER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Coming Soon.
Location: RINK North
Not available at this location at this time.
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
Elite - Shooting & Scoring
The Elite Shooting Program is designed to challenge skaters with vital expertise in proper shooting mechanics. This program develops the fundamentals covering wrist and snapshot techniques. Focused on changing the angle as well as shooting from a crossover stride, these skills are excellent to bring to the next practice and game. Skaters take an outside approach using their shooting skills for tips and redirects. This Elite Shooting Program allows for skaters to grow their shooting skills to the next level.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
In-Stride receive and shoot (2 touch)
Change the Angle
Redirects and tips
Shooting from a Cross Over
Wrist-snapshot Techniques
Off-Ice Mastery Keys
Total body strength in all fundamental movement patterns
Position Specific Stability
Coordination and Deceleration Skills in sagittal and frontal planes of movement
BECOME THE PLAYER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Coming Soon
Location: RINK North
Not available at this location at this time.
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
Elite - Puck Control
The Elite Puck Control Program is designed to expand skaters’ abilities to control the puck in a variety of game-like circumstances. This program creates confidence in skaters’ abilities to control their stick etiquette: Full control of their top and bottom hands, puck control at top speed, and creativity with both their skating and stickhandling technique. The Puck Control program takes a focused approach on fundamental progressions and repetition to ensure players develop good habits.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Micro Movements
Stick Handling in Traffic Techniques
Handling the puck under pressure (puck protection techniques)
Off-Ice Mastery Keys
Total body strength in all fundamental movement patterns
Position Specific Stability
Coordination and Deceleration Skills in sagittal and frontal planes of movement
BECOME THE PLAYER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Coming Soon.
Location: RINK North
Not available at this location at this time.
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
Elite - Small Area Power Skating
The Small Area Power Skating Program is designed to challenge each skater capabilities. This program concentrates on both forward and backwards skating. This incorporates the precise skills involved with forward body position and stride. Skaters will increasingly work on their backward stride and crossovers to build and maintain speed. 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
Deception on recoveries and down low play with skating
Application and use of Puck Protection skating techniques
Applying all techniques with a puck
Off-Ice Mastery Keys
Total body strength in all fundamental movement patterns
Position Specific Stability
Coordination and Deceleration Skills in sagittal and frontal planes of movement
BECOME THE PLAYER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE
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Location: RINK Training Centre
Location: RINK North
Not available at this location at this time.
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.
Elite - Position Specific | Defense
The Position Specific Defense program combines a technical & tactical breakdown of the Defense position. With specialized skill development sessions in such topics as: defense shooting (different types & techniques), the offensive blue line, skating efficiency, defending the rush, 1 on 1's and many more.
On-Ice Mastery Keys
Backwards cross over start
Efficient transitions with a puck
Forehand and backhand passing and reception techniques
Quick release wrist shot from the point
Underhandling pucks
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
Coming Soon.
Location: RINK North
Not available at this location at this time.
Location: RINK Kelowna
Not available at this location at this time.