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PROGRAMS Over the last year we have witnessed the game of hockey make some specific changes. Now more than ever, skating is a major factor in a player’s ability to be successful. CHANGE IS THE PRICE OF SUCCESS! 
Diana Schaefering and Power Play Hockey have seen the needs of hockey players to have a continuing education involving skating skills and have evolved its program based upon those needs. Our new program is based on the theory of "ABS" training----developing a foundation of AGILITY, BALANCE and STRENGTH ON SKATES. In any sport, the best athletes are the ones who rely on a strong base of skills and continue to reinforce, and build, on those skills. Our children spend their first 18 years learning and developing. From grade K-12, their education is built upon what has been learned the previous year and continues to grow with each consecutive grade. Most move on to college, and for some, many years of specialized education follow. The process of an athlete is no different. Continually educating the athlete in the skills they use in their game is no different than the progressive education they receive in school. Unless they are taught, and taught properly, we cannot assume they will gain those skills on their own. Power Play Hockey realized the need for more than a one week power skating program, where a different skill is worked on each day. Our NEW PROGRAM gives players the opportunity to learn, understand, feel and practice each part of every skill. We won’t just "scratch the surface", we will be "digging deep" into the mechanics of every skill with drills that reinforce those skills. And, with drill repetition, the players’ muscles are trained to react correctly and automatically. As the players "Step Up" through the additional levels of the program, this building process helps them gain confidence in their abilities. Drills will become more difficult as we combine skills, the skating tempos become even faster, and adding pucks while maintaining the learned mechanics add to the complete skill. This is what the game of hockey is all about! Check out our summer options and STEP UP your game!
POWER SKATING SKILLS
LEVEL I
This condensed week long program will combine skills from several of the “ABS” (agility, balance and strength on skates) training series. Forward and backward skating, starting, stopping and turning will be the curriculum for this set of skills. Players of all skill levels will learn the newest and most efficient advancements in skating. Emphasis is placed to address all learning styles (hearing, seeing, doing, feeling). To do this, all skills are taught slowly (learning the movement) and then increased tempo is added as the skill improves and the player gains confidence (crawl, walk, run concept). Elements scheduled to be covered:
July 20-24, 2009 Hardee’s ICEPLEX CAMP TERMITE
This camp is designed for the 3 to 7 year old who loves HOCKEY! These little termites will receive 1.5 hours of ice time daily with instruction on skating skills, stick handling, passing, shooting and fun and games! Friday’s session will be an “official scrimmage”, putting together the skills developed throughout the week and a chance to show Mom and Dad how much they have learned. Full equipment is required, including mouth guards. To maximize each player’s learning potential, there are five students per instructor. Our goal is to create a structured learning environment that enforces discipline yet encourages these young players to gain proper skills along with a strong sense of confidence. But the number one goal is to have fun while learning! Snacks and a drink will be provided daily. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. July
6-10, 2009
Hardee’s ICEPLEX
POWER
SKATING SKILLS LEVEL II
Our Level II program builds on the skill development outlined in Level I. Each skill previously learned will be taken to the next level with more complex and challenging drills, higher tempo work and maintaining speed and control with the puck. Forward crossovers, lateral movement and transitions will be added to the curriculum. Players will be challenged to push beyond their “comfort zone” to elevate the level of their play. New elements to be covered:
August 3-7, 2009
Hardee’s ICEPLEX
BANTAM / MIDGET / HIGH SCHOOL
OVERSPEED CAMP
“Training hockey players the way they need to be trained”. Overspeed training takes a player to their highest levels of speed, teaches them how to apply that speed into their game, and, at the same time, work beyond their comfort zone. With the game being one hour long, players need to train for one hour, using the proper work to rest ratio of 1:3. This ratio simulates their on-ice versus off-ice shift time and trains their muscles and heart to respond and perform at the utmost capacity for greater efficiency. Proper technique will be stressed throughout the drills to allow for maximum speed to be reached. This program is recommended for competitive players with a determination and drive to excel. Be a part of the camp that truly pushes you to the next level!
July 20-24,
2009 Hardee’s ICEPLEX POWER SKATING
AND STICK HANDLING
Players will be challenged daily with 45 minutes of power skating skills and 45 minutes of stick handling development. This combined program will focus on a new skill each day, giving the player a short “overview” of each skill or, if having taken an earlier program, helping to reinforce the skill previously learned. It is perfect for the player looking to enhance their stick handling skills while developing and maintaining proper skating technique. Aug 10-14, 2009 Hardee’s ICEPLEX SQUIRT / PEEWEE SUMMER PROGRAM 
As a competitive hockey player, you realize the importance of continually developing all aspects of the game. Our program has been designed to give you an opportunity to train in an environment that will teach, develop, evaluate and reinforce your skating and stick handling skills all summer long! Emphasis will be placed on developing “muscle memory” on and off ice, along with overall athleticism. Players are not required to attend all of the sessions, but it is highly recommended that they attend the first two sessions, as these are the “building blocks” for the rest of the summer. All participants are required to be in full equipment on ice and shorts, tee shirts and tennis shoes are required each session for off ice. Price includes equipment (e.g. Swiss ball, balance board) that students will own after the summer session ends. After attending the summer session, your player will have developed a stronger sense of core balance on and off ice, quicker reaction time from repetitive motion and an overall confidence in how their body moves and feels on the ice! Sessions are Monday and Wednesday starting June 15 through August 5 at the Hardees ICEPLEX. Maximum of 12 students.
Squirt On Ice: 9:00AM
Pee Wee On Ice: 10:00AM Cost: $600.00 Give your players the advantage of learning how to use their body correctly, understand the sequence of movement and gain confidence in their abilities! Result? Faster, stronger hockey players! WORK THIS SUMMER TO "STEP UP" YOUR GAME! |
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