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Academy / Zone Camps
Why train at Vancouver Hockey School?
Vancouver Hockey School’s outstanding reputation stems from its quality of instruction. Our Academy Camps provide players with a new voice outside of their academy and zone team environment. Our professional coaching staff have over 15 years of experience leading CSSHL and BCEHL Zone on-ice skill programs.
Academy / Zone Camps
Open to players currently in the CSSHL and BCEHL development stream. Sessions include: skating, passing, shooting, situational drills, and inter-squad game play. Students must be committed to CSSHL or BCEHL programs in 2024-2025 to qualify. Current A1 Flight 1 players may apply. No exceptions.
Skating topics include:
- First step explosiveness
- Effective turns with the puck
- Body positioning
- Advanced pivots
- Puck control with speed
- Battle and Compete
Skills topics include:
- Short, long, and wide dribble
- Correct hand position
- Waves and cutbacks
- Passing techniques
- Shooting technique
- Special fakes and dekes
ACADEMY / ZONE - Summer 2024
Dates: Aug 12-15th, 2024 (Mon-Thurs)
Times: 1:55-2:55pm (skills) and 3:15-4:15pm (game concepts)
Location: Minoru Arenas
Details: 8hrs on-ice. Limited to 18 skaters plus 2 goalies
Cost: $460 (plus gst)
Registration: 4 Spots *Must be committed to CSSHL or BCEHL in 2024-2025
Dates: Aug 12-15th, 2024 (Mon-Thurs)
Times: 1:55-2:55pm
Location: Minoru Arenas
Details: 4hrs on-ice. Limited to 18 skaters plus 2 goalies
Cost: $285 (plus gst)
Registration: Invite Only
Popular camps
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PREP CAMP
Prepare for the upcoming season with our popular summer prep camps. Topics include skating, shooting, pucks skills, passing, and edge work. Get noticed in tryouts this coming season.
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DEFENCE CAMP
Instructed by professional coach Stan Sibert. Topics of this camp include: defenseman specific skating, gap control, playing in front of the net, gap control, and body position.
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SKATING and SCORING
Improve your skating power and efficiency! Camp focuses on skating techniques including advanced edge work, body positioning, first step quickness, and puck skills.