FAQ

Spring dates and times are posted in mid February. Summer information is posted in early June.

We have invested in a very secure and advanced on-line registration system. Costumers create an account using a username and password. You can pay your balance with Visa or Mastercard, receive camp confirmation, and print a receipt.

No, we have a strict policy in having players skate above their own age group. The majority of our camps focus heavily on the individual skill of skating. Therefore, players can develop and skate at their own pace within their own age group. We find moving players to a higher age group actually hinders their development as they spend a majority of the class trying to “keep up” rather then “developing” proper skating mechanics and hockey techniques.

Yes, we accept goalies at our spring and summer camps. To register as a goalie, please contact our office at 604.723.4625.

All camp registrations are non-refundable and final transactions unless registration insurance was purchased. No exceptions.

Registration Insurance gives you peace of mind. In the case that you cannot attend the camp you registered for due to injury, scheduling etc. you will receive a full credit for the camp minus the camp insurance fee (up to 15 days prior to the camp start date only). Credits are NOT OFFERED to those who do not purchase registration insurance.

No, we only accept a select number of students into each camp. Therefore, once you have been confirmed into a camp that spot is yours for the duration of the camp whether you attend or not. You may have a player who qualifies for the camp replace you at the discretion of Vancouver Hockey School directors, however, you will receive no discount, refund, or credit for the camp.

Yes, Derek Popke and Yogi Svejkovsky instruct at each week of the Rep Prep Camps. Each group will see Derek and Yogi at different times throughout the week. Each member of the VHS professional coaching staff is trained and certified under Derek and Yogi. Derek and Yogi design all practice plans for VHS’ camps in order to ensure the highest level of instruction for each participant.

We have a strict policy in having players skate above their own age group. The majority of our camps focus heavily on the individual skill of skating. Therefore, players can develop and skate at their own pace within their own age group. We find moving players to a higher age group actually hinders their development as they spend a majority of the class trying to “keep up” rather then “developing” proper skating mechanics and general hockey skills..

Yes, we do our best to insure goalies are present at our summer camps. If you are a goalie and would like to participate, please contact Vancouver Hockey School.

Yes, you can change camp weeks, however, there is a $25.00 administration charge.

Camp schedules are emailed to participants at least 2 weeks prior to camp.

Yes, we accept goalies at our spring and summer camps. To register as a goalie, please contact our office at 604.723.4625.

Richmond Ice Center located at 14140 Triangle Road, Richmond, BC V6W 1B2

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Defence is a very complex position. With this in mind, this is a technical camp with a lot of verbal instruction and demonstration. Positional skills are broken-down with students performing tasks with high repetition. Small group stations allow students to receive plenty of feedback throughout the week.

Yes, this is a great opportunity for players to evolve their overall game. Learning the defensive zone allows players to better understand the game and improve their skill set.

The full schedule will be emailed to students prior to the camp start date.

The program runs October – March, breaking for Christmas December 19 – January 8. Players skate 1 time per week consisting of 1 afterschool practice slot (21 ice sessions).

Unlike other hockey academy’s, we do not combine “C” and Rep Players on the ice. Our program is for elite high performance players (“AA, AAA”) looking to develop with a select group of players of equal or higher skill levels.

Players receive instruction from Yogi and Derek weekly. In addition, highly qualified support staff are on the ice with Yogi and Derek.

Successful applicants will be notified by email.

This program is for elite high performance players (“AA, AAA”) looking to develop with a select group of players of equal or higher skill levels.

Approx 20 skaters will be selected into the high performance program.

Richmond Ice Center located at 14140 Triangle Road, Richmond, BC V6W 1B2

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