Centre Ice has been the choice of many accomplished athletes as, we stress the development of the entire athlete through a holistic teaching approach. Our staff is dedicated to the full development of players both on and off the ice.

We also provide opportunities for personal development through off-ice activities such as mental and fitness training. We offer full room and board programs at Summerland with 24-Hour supervision, as well as nutritionally balanced meals that compliment the philosophies taught in our off-ice lectures. Classes are kept to a reasonable size to provide the best possible learning environment.

In 2008 we are offering 1 week of hockey school in Summerland and a 1 week program in Whistler.

July 13-19 (Summerland):

• Advanced - Open to skilled players who wish to develop and improve their current skills so they can be better prepared to compete at a higher level. This includes entry preparation for competition at college and university level The advance program deals with the importance of total athlete development. such as overall fitness, proper nutrition and mental preparedness. This class is appropriate for those who are currently competing at the provincial, regional or national levels . Eg. Minor Association / Bantam/Midget Rep/Major Midget/U 18 Canada Winter Games/ BC Winter Games teams.
  
  On Ice instruction includes puck handling skills, shooting techniques, skating efficiency as well as offensive/defensive strategies. The drills related to these skills will all be conducted a very high tempo with emphasis on execution and accuracy at a high level of speed. There is a focussed emphasis on the fundamentals of hockey such as puck handling skills, shooting techniques, skating efficiency as well as offensive/defensive team strategies.

  Space is limited to 25 players. We reserve the right to evaluate each participant to ensure that they are placed in the appropriate class. This will be based on the players current skill level and experience compared to a standard minimum expected level of performance for an elite athlete at this stage in their development. Application to this program does not guarantee a position.  

  - 3 hours daily on ice instruction
  - Daily Fitness
  - Power Skating
  - Video Skills Analysis
  - Offensive/Defensive strategies
  - Topical Lectures-yearly training plans, scholarship opportunities
  - Off Ice Skill development-puck control, shooting
   
• Skills Development - Open to players of any age and all skill levels. The focus of this program is the development of individual player skills such as skating, puck control, shooting, checking and one on one skills. The emphasis of this class is on individual development as opposed to team skills. This class would be recommended for those who not fit the criteria for entry to the Advanced program
  
  - 3 hours on ice daily instruction-includes power skating, developing speed and puck control
  - Video Analysis
  - Off ice skill development
  - Off ice fitness development
  - Recreation
  - Topical Presentations
  - Chalk Talks
  
  
• Regular Program - Open to players who wish to build and improve upon their current hockey skills.Class is recom mended for players who are currently new to the game, playing on “house” teams or have under 5 years playing experience
  
  - 15 hours on-ice instruction
  - One hour Fitness development daily (individual fitness evaluation)
  - Video Skills Analysis, chalk talks
  - Topical Lectures by qualified instructors (nutrition, female hockey in Canada, scholarships)
  - Recreational activities (swimming & bowling)
  
  
• Goalie Only - This program focuses exclusively on individual technical development and daily off ice conditioning in a non-team environment. Highlights of the week include:
  
  - 3 hours on ice instruction daily
  - 1 hour off ice daily technical development( balance, eye hand co-ordination etc)
  - 1 hour off ice fitness daily
  - Video skill review, Chalk Talks, Recreation
  

• Adult Only - This day program is offered to adult women of any skill level. Instruction is aimed at developing skills such as puck handling skills, shooting techniques, skating efficiency as well as offensive/defensive team strategies.
  
  - 3 hours of on ice instruction daily
  - Power skating, Puck handling, shooting and offensive defensive strategies
  - 1.5 hours off ice fitness/ skill development
  - Video analysis
  - Chalk talks

• Girls Day Camp Program
  Ages 8-17
  
  - 7.0 hours of on ice instruction
  - 3 hours of Fitness
  - Off ice Tutorials
  - Power Skating/ Puck Handling/ Passing Shooting/ Offensive & Defensive Strategies

• Adult Evening Hockey School
  Open to all Skill levels
  
  - 7.5 hours of on ice instruction
  - Power Skating. Puck Handling and Shooting/ Passing/Offensive and Defensive Strategies

Whistler - August 18-22
Adult Day Program....................$329.00 + GST
Girls Day Camp .........................$329.00 + GST
Adult Evening Program..............$130.00 + GST

* An additional $40 will be charged for room and board if participants require vegetarian meals.
A meal program is available for day students and may be purchased on a daily basis. (One day notice is required)

• 4" foam or air mattress and sleeping bag
• Pillow(s)
• Full hockey gear
• Shorts and T-shirts
• Sweatshirts and Sweat pants
• Towels and Toiletries
• Bathing suit and Towel
• Socks and running shoes
• Sunglasses, Hat and sunscreen
• Optional: Roller Blades
• Ball Glove

Spending money: Usually $20-$25 to cover extra activities (bowling) and treats