INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY
(COMPLETION/PASSED OHA LEARN TO SKATE B OR CAN SKATE EQUIVALENT IS REQUIRED)
$494.99 + HST - 9 WEEK SESSION
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. Instructed by one of OHA’s top instructors Pat Kerr. Pat brings an incredible amount of passion and dedication to help every player develop and succeed at their own pace and at the same time making it a fun experience for everyone on the ice.
This Intro course covers everything from balance, holding the stick, proper skating techniques, skating with and without a puck, stick handling, passing, shooting and a fun hockey game at the end of every class. We also incorporate lots of fun games and fun interactive drills that everyone enjoys!
FULL Equipment is required for this course
Please Note: This is NOT a Learn to Skate program. All participants must have completed the skating requirements for participation
SOLD OUT – Ages 4-7:
Mondays: April 15 – June 17 (Excluding May 20) – 6:00-7:00pm – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Ages 4-7:
- Fridays: April 19 – June 14 – 6:00-7:00pm – SOLD OUT
SELECT/HOUSE LEAGUE POWER SKATING CLINIC - $494.99 + HST - 9 WEEK SESSION
Oakville Hockey Academy’s Power Skating program is a highly recommended technical skating clinic that emphasizes first-step quickness, forwards, backwards, stride strength/power, lengthening and control, reaction skills, crossovers, pivots, lateral movement, controlling the outside and inside edges, transitions, explosiveness, power and acceleration. There is an element of puck control as well while perfecting the above skills. Players will develop the confidence in being able to react and read certain game like situations ie; when to decelerate and accelerate while with the puck and without.
SOLD OUT – Ages 2014-2017:
Fridays: April 19 – June 14 – 7:00-8:00pm – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Ages 2015-2017:
Mondays: April 15 – June 17 (Excluding May 20) – 7:00-8:00pm – SOLD OUT
Ages 2011-2014:
- Mondays: April 15 – June 17 (Excluding May 20) – 8:00-9:00pm
SOLD OUT! Ages 2013-2016:
Wednesdays: April 17 – June 12 – 7:00-8:00pm – SOLD OUT
SELECT/ADVANCED HOUSE LEAGUE DEFENSE CLINIC (MAX 10 PLAYERS)
$494.99 + HST - 9 WEEK SESSION
This class is a combination of skating, puck control, shooting and situational elements for Select and Advanced House League Defensemen. It is strongly encouraged that your child have a solid foundation in skating prior to taking this class.
This clinic focuses on many skills needed to play defence including backward crossovers, pivots, transitions, and escape moves. Similar to the Rep clinics, the focus is emphasized and tailored towards the game of hockey seen by a defensemen.
Our defense 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, defensive and neutral zone angling, 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), 1 on 1’s and 2 on 1’s (down low and coming down the wing).
Learn how to become an offensive defensemen as well as a defensive defensemen all in the same hour.
SOLD OUT! Ages 2011-2014:
Thursdays: April 18 – June 13 – 7:30-8:30pm – SOLD OUT
REP DEFENSE CLINIC, A/AA/AAA PLAYERS ONLY
$494.99 + HST - 9 WEEK SESSION
Defense Clinics overseen and programmed by Jake DeJulio.
Bring up your game and stop theirs!
This is a very specialized clinic, designed for defensemen playing A/AA/AAA level hockey for boys and A/AA for girls. Focus is emphasized and tailored towards the game of hockey seen by a defenseman.
Our defense clinics will focus on developing skating agility, passing and shooting, quick starts, pivoting and escape and lateral movements (explosive). Also the following game situational drills: gap control, breakouts, “leading” using stick to control player’s skaters, defensive and neutral zone angling, net front position, battles and partner work.
Players will learn different types of shots from the blue line, head manning the puck, pinching (when to and when not to), 1 on 1’s and 2 on 1’s (down low and coming down the wing). Learn how to become an offensive defensemen as well as a defensive defensemen all in the same hour.
Players may be moved to a more suitable class at the discretion of the Instructor.
SOLD OUT – Years Born: 2014-2016:
(Boys: A/AA/AAA players ONLY, Girls: A/AA players ONLY)
Mondays: April 15 – June 17 (Excluding May 20) – 7:00-8:00pm – SOLD OUT
Years Born: 2011-2013:
(Boys: A/AA/AAA players ONLY, Girls: A, AA players ONLY)
Mondays: April 15 – June 17 (Excluding May 20) – 8:00-9:00pm
REP HIGH PERFORMANCE SKILLS CLINIC (MAX 14 PLAYERS)
$494.99 + HST 9 WEEK SESSION
This clinic is for both boys and girls but is strictly for REP PLAYERS ONLY (AAA/AA/A) or equivalent MD1/MD2/MD3 for years 2015-2017.
This program is designed for Rep Players.
This clinic focuses on skills that are not always taught in practices with your teams. We cover all types of skating techniques from edge work, to stride control, power skating and proper skating stance. We also incorporate that with stick handling/puck control drills focusing on quick/soft hands and learning how to control the puck without and with pressure in game situations. The last portion of the session consists of several high tempo drills where we combine skating, stick handling, shooting and several game situation type drills. We will also encourage fun by having a game at the end of every session.
Players may be moved to a more suitable class at the discretion of the Instructor.
SOLD OUT REP ONLY – 2015-2017 Born Players
Wednesdays: April 17 – June 12 – 6:00-7:00pm – SOLD OUT
SELECT/HOUSE LEAGUE COMPETITIVE SKILLS CLINIC (MAX 14 SKATERS)
$494.99 + HST - 9 WEEK SESSION
Instructed by one of Oakville Hockey Academy top instructors! This program is built on the execution of the fundamentals in hockey. The main focus will be on high intensity power skating, stick handling and puck control, deking and shooting. Sessions will focus on game like situations and drills. The latter part of this course will cover shooting/passing techniques, puck protection and retrieval techniques. The pace of this program is very high, which will also develop conditioning and execution under pressure.
Select/House League: 2017-2018 Born Players
Thursdays: April 18 – June 13 – 6:00-7:00pm
**NOT an Introduction to Hockey, must be playing in a League**
SOLD OUT Select/House League: 2014-2016 Born Players
Thursdays: April 18 – June 13 – 7:00-8:00pm – SOLD OUT
Select/Advanced/House League: 2010-2013 Born Players
Thursdays: April 18 – June 13 – 8:00-9:00pm
BODY CONTACT/CHECKING and BATTLE DRILLS CLINIC (MAX 12 PLAYERS)
$549.99 + HST - 10 WEEK SESSION
BRAND NEW CLINIC – LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY GIVE & RECEIVE A CHECK
*All Sessions are CO-ED
*Players will be paired up based on Age and Size
Training provided by professional Instructor with 30 years + experience. This clinic will focus on safe and effective techniques to avoid injuries while giving and receiving body checks. The clinic will introduce participants to experience and learn the difference between body contact and body checking skills which will progress to Battle Drills. They will also gain an understanding proper puck protection and angling techniques.
Emphasis will be on balance, control and safe techniques for both body and stick checking skills. Players will learn how to protect themselves from injury and experience body checking in a safe practical approach on ice .
This clinic is open to those players entering body checking this coming season and to those already playing in a body checking level.
SOLD OUT – Ages 2009-2011:
Sundays: April 14 – June 16 – 5:00-6:00pm – SOLD OUT
CO-ED ADULT SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC - $409.99 + HST - 9 WEEK SESSION
ATTENTION ADULTS!!!
Whether you are a beginner, learning to play or an intermediate recreational player looking to advance your skills, this clinic covers all the basics to help you improve your game at your pace. One of OHA’s Head Instructors, Pat Kerr will cover everything from skating, stride control, edgework, puck control and stick handling, passing, shooting and most importantly help with YOUR CONFIDENCE.
Mondays: April 15 – June 17 (Excluding May 20) – 9:00-10:00pm