One of Oakville Hockey Academy’s main programs.  Introduction to hockey is designed for players who have never played the game before and who are are just starting out and eager to learn.  We cover everything from balance, proper skating techniques, skating with and without a puck, stick handling, passing, shooting and a daily hockey game.  We also incorporate lots of games and fun interactive drills that everyone enjoys.

AGES 5-8

Mondays (January 3 – March 21) 6:00-7:00pm

Ages 5-8

• Tuesdays (January 4 – March 8) 6:00-7:00pm

Ages 5-8

• Fridays (January 7 – March 11) 6:30-7:30pm

Designed and delivered by Jay Bergeron, the Next Level Skills Development Program focuses on the core hockey skills needed in order to develop a solid foundation free of bad habits.  Each week, players will be challenged outside their comfort zone with a progressional focus that will gradually enhance each players hockey skills over the course of the program.

SESSION 1

2015-2016 BORN PLAYERS

Fridays (January 7 – April 1, excl. Feb 18) 5:30-6:30pm – 12 weeks $479.99 + HST

LOCATION:  OHA

SESSION 2

2013-2014 BORN PLAYERS

Saturdays (January 8 – March 12,excl. Feb 19) 9:30-10:30am – 10 weeks $599.99 + HST

LOCATION:  APPLEBY COLLEGE ARENA

540 LAKESHORE ROAD W, OAKVILLE

Please note: Although the Next Level Skills Development Programs are geared to a specific year of birth(s), OHA reserves the right to move a player up or down to ensure proper skill to program level alignment.

Designed and delivered by Jay Bergeron, this progressional powerskating program is specifically designed to enhance a players skating ability.  The program is built on the core foundational skating skills required to be an elite skater which will directly enhance a players overall game.  Each session will have a primary and secondary skating specific skill focus and players will be challenged through numerous progressions of that skill.

2009-2012 REP PLAYERS ONLY

Saturdays (January 8 – March 12,excl. Feb 19) 8:30-9:30am – 9 weeks $539.99 + HST

LOCATION:  APPLEBY COLLEGE ARENA

540 LAKESHORE ROAD W, OAKVILLE

Designed and delivered by Jay Bergeron, this fast paced dynamic program will ultimately progress and develop your skills to the next level.  Each session is comprised of Elite Individual Skill Development where players will be challenged to pass, stickhandle, make moves and shoot in dynamic agility situations.  This program will also incorporate simulated games at the end of each session to test a players ability to utilize their arsenal of skills in a competitive and fun environment.

SESSION 3

2010-2011 REP PLAYERS & 2012 AAA PLAYERS

Wednesdays (January 5 – March 30) 5:30-6:30pm – 13 weeks $519.99 + HST

LOCATION:  OHA

SESSION 4

2008-2009 REP PLAYERS & 2010 AAA PLAYERS

Wednesdays (January 5 – March 30) 6:30-7:30pm – 13 weeks $519.99 + HST

LOCATION:  OHA

Led by Mark Penelton, this class is for advanced 7 year old looking to take their game to the next level. The primary focus of this class is skating, so it is strongly encouraged that your child have a solid foundation in skating, stopping and edgework prior to taking this class. In addition to lots of skating, your child will also get a lot of puck control and shooting to continue to build their foundational skills. We will also encourage fun by having a game at the end of every practice.

• Tuesdays  (January 4 – March 8) 6:00-7:00pm

• Thursdays (January 6 – March 10) 6:00-7:00pm

Defence Clinics overseen and led by Lead Instructor Jake DeJulio.

Bring up your game and stop theirs!

This is a very specialized clinic designed for defencemen playing A/AA/AAA level hockey.  Focus is emphasized and tailored towards the game of hockey seen by a defenceman.  Our defence clinics will focus on developing skating agility, passing and shooting, quick starts, pivoting and escape and lateral movement (explosive).  Also the following game situational drills:  gap control, breakouts, “leading” using stick to control player’s skaters, net front position, battles and partner work.  Players will also learn different types of shots from the point, head manning the puck, pinching (when to and when not to), gap control, 1 on 1’s and 2 on 1’s (down low and coming down the wing).  Learn how to become an offensive defencemen as well as a defensive defencemen all in the same hour.

We are not accepting House League Players (Red, White, Blue) in this program.  No exceptions!  Players may be moved to a more suitable class at the discretion of the Instructor.

2011-2013 BORN PLAYERS (Boys: A/AA/AAA players only, Girls: A/AA players only)

• Mondays (January 3 – March 21, excl. March 14) 6:00-7:00pm

2008-2010 BORN PLAYERS (Boys: A/AA/AAA players only, Girls: A, AA players only)

• Mondays (January 3 – March 21, excl. March 14) 7:00-8:00pm

Ages 11-13 (Boys: A/AA/AAA players only, Girls: A, AA players only)

• Wednesdays (January 5 – March 9) 8:00-9:00pm

Led by Mark Penelton and Pat Kerr, this class is purely focused on improving shooting. It is strongly encouraged that your child have a solid foundation in skating and balance for this class in order to achieve the best results. Do you want to learn how to shoot like Steven Stamkos or Sydney Crosby? This clinic provides the instruction on the right way with how to shoot a puck. Each class will teach players a number of different techniques and shots. Wrist shots, snap shots, slap shots and backhanders are all some of what is taught over the course of the session. Developing the skills to read a particular situation or when to release the puck are all crucial in developing a young hockey players mind. Learn how to shoot and most importantly how to score.

Ages 8-10

• Tuesdays (January 4 – March 8) 7:00-8:00pm

Ages 8-10

• Fridays (January 7 – March 11) 7:30-8:30pm

Ages 11-13

• Tuesdays (January 4 – March 8) 8:00-9:00pm