Acceleration and Stick Handling Program Aug. 11 - Aug. 15, 2008 Ages 10-14 2 Groups If you can’t skate and handle the puck, you can’t play! Open to all skill levels Program Features 4 hours on-ice daily Morning 2 hours ­ power skating on-ice: hockey aerobics proper crossover development with CHE carousel parachute resistance training body awareness development with spring board mirror board utilization to show proper stride and upper body movement skate weights utilization for anaerobic training emphasis on all aspects of skating ­ forward stride, backwards, agility, crossovers, stops, quick turns, power stride, mohawk turns, explosive starts overspeed training Afternoon 2 hours ­ stick handling and controlled scrimmage: 1-1/2 hours stick handling, 1/2 hour scrimmage develop stick fakes quick stick manoeuvers learn to be deceptive learn to protect the puck develop feet as part of puck control learn curl and drag skill with stick learn the power of peripheral vision use CHE-patented stickmen for putting puck through triangle and between opponent’s legs develop stick handling while skating backwards and while pivoting 1 hour off-ice training with emphasis on plyometrics and a CHE-patented Speed and Power program 1 hour daily recreation includes soccer, ball hockey, lacrosse, basketball and rollerblade hockey daily lectures free daily lunch and an official Hockey School Sweater receive hockey school handout groups will be limited to 34 skaters and 4 goalies 6 instructors on-ice