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Small Area Games & Battle Camp

When one speaks to coaches or hockey talent evaluators at all levels, they often speak about how competitive a player is. Does he go to the difficult areas, is the first on loose pucks, and wins small area battles?

The Small Area Games & Battle Camp will teach you the skating techniques and skills to win battles both on the offensive and defensive sides of the puck. We do teaching through angling competitions, races, and small area games. In addition, the classroom component will teach you about off-ice habits and mental preparation strategies to help you be a true competitor!


DATE & SCHEDULES

July 10 & 11, 2023      CLIFF McNABB ARENA – NANAIMO, BC 

Group A: U11 & U13             Group B:  U15 & U18
July 10  2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Ice 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Ice
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm – Ice       5:45 pm – 6:45 pm Ice
Group A: U11 & U13  Group B:  U15 & U18
July 1112:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Ice       2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Ice
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Ice4:45 pm – 5:45 pm Ice
(last U18 & U15session at NIC 1)

Zoom sessions (both groups):  July 10 – 10:00 am to 10:45 am
(on your home computer)     July 11 – 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Players sub-grouped into age & skill level.


August 14 & 15, 2023       BURNABY WINTER CLUB – NHL RINK – BURNABY, BC 

Group A: U11 & U13                             Group B:  U15 & U18
12:30 – 1:30 pm – Ice                              3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ice
1:45 – 2:45 pm – Ice                                4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Ice

Zoom sessions (both groups):  August 13 – 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm
(On your home computer) August 14 – 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm

Players are sub-grouped into age & skill level.


COST

$225.  Extra Early Bird Special, Before February 20, 2023
$250. Before May 1, 2023
$275.00 after May 1, 2023  

(call for multiple camp rates)

GOALIES WELCOME TO ATTEND AT DISCOUNTED RATE: full camp fee: $125.

GROUP DISCOUNT RATE: Organize a group of 5 players or more (teammates, friends, siblings, etc.) and receive a $50.00 discount.

How the discount works:

  1. Contact people that are not yet registered and send them this link: www.coachenio.com
  2. Assign a parent as the main contact who can communicate with us.
  3. Give your group a name (Smith Group).
  4. Please email us a list of players with their emails under the group name (you need 5 to start and add).
  5. We will send your parent contact a PROMO CODE.
  6. The families then register using the PROMO CODE.

7 to 1 PLAYER TO COACH RATIO – PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION AND FEEDBACK FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL COACHES!      

Classes are limited to 18 skaters and 2 Goalies. Again, small classes, so you get lots of reps and lots of attention from our coaching staff!      

WE ARE A LEARNING & TEACHING CAMP; OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE YOU A BETTER PLAYER!

HEAD COACH OF CAMPEnio Sacilotto, 40 years of coaching experience. Coached Elite Men’s pro levels in England, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria (EBEL) and various National Teams. Former Assistant Coach, Victoria Royals, WHL. Currently coaching Academy Hockey & the Croatian National Senior Men’s team. Check the website for credentials.

Coach Enio will conduct the camp along with his highly qualified coaches, who will assist him.


ON-ICE CURRICULUM

  • Skating for Agility & quick feet -mirror drills / lateral movement / backward movement.
  • You will learn how to win the 1 on 1 battle both defensively and offensively.
  • You will learn how to get body positioning & angling to gain possession of loose pucks.
  • You will learn how to use your stick to keep the puck or regain possession.
  • You will learn how to become a more COMPETETIVE PLAYER!
  • You will learn game concepts through drills, races, and playing tons of small-area games!

OFF-ICE CURRICULUM

  • Video examples of competitive situations and tips on how to compete.
  • Inspirational stories.
  • Learn Mental Training techniques, including Goal setting & more.