INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY
(COMPLETION/PASSED OHA LEARN TO SKATE B OR CAN SKATE EQUIVALENT IS REQUIRED)
$549.99 + HST - 10 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
Ages 4-7:
Mondays: January 8 – March 25 (Excluding Feb 19 and Mar 11) – 6:00-7:00pm
Ages 4-7: SOLD OUT
- Tuesdays: January 9 – March 19 (Excluding Mar 12) – 6:00-7:00pm – SOLD OUT
Ages 4-7:
- Fridays: January 12 – March 22 (Excluding Mar 15) – 6:00-7:00pm
SELECT/HOUSE LEAGUE POWER SKATING CLINIC - $549.99 + HST - 10 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.
Ages 2014-2016: SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Mondays: January 8 – March 25 (Excluding Feb 19 and Mar 11) – 7:00-8:00pm –
Ages 2013-2016: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: January 9 – March 19 (Excluding Mar 12) – 7:00-8:00pm SOLD OUT
Ages 2013-2016: SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Wednesdays: January 10 – March 20 (Excluding Mar 13) – 7:00-8:00pm
Ages 2010-2013:
- Mondays: January 8 – March 25 (Excluding Feb 19 and Mar 11) – 8:00-9:00pm
SELECT/ADVANCED HOUSE LEAGUE DEFENSE CLINIC (MAX 10 PLAYERS)
$549.99 + HST - 10 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.
Ages 10-13:
Thursdays: January 11 – March 21 (Excluding Mar 14) – 8:00-9:00pm
REP DEFENSE CLINIC, A/AA/AAA PLAYERS ONLY
$549.99 + HST - 10 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.
Years Born: 2013-2015: SOLD OUT
(Boys: A/AA/AAA players ONLY, Girls: A/AA players ONLY)
SOLD OUT Mondays: January 8 – March 25 (Excluding Feb 19 and Mar 11) – 7:00-8:00pm
Years Born: 2010-2012: SOLD OUT
(Boys: A/AA/AAA players ONLY, Girls: A, AA players ONLY)
Mondays: January 8 – March 25 (Excluding Feb 19 and Mar 11) – 8:00-9:00pm SOLD OUT
REP HIGH PERFORMANCE SKILLS CLINIC (MAX 14 PLAYERS)
$549.99 + HST 10 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.
REP ONLY – 2015-2017 Born Players SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Wednesdays: January 10 – March 20 (Excluding Mar 13) – 6:00-7:00pm
SELECT/HOUSE LEAGUE COMPETITIVE SKILLS CLINIC (MAX 14 SKATERS)
$549.99 + HST - 10 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.
House League: 2017-2018 Born Players
Session #1: Tuesdays: January 9 – March 19 (Excluding Mar 12) – 6:00-7:00pm
**NOT an Introduction to Hockey, must be playing in a League**
House League: 2017-2018 Born Players
Session #2: Thursdays: January 11 – March 21 (Excluding Mar 14) – 6:00-7:00pm
**NOT an Introduction to Hockey, must be playing in a League**
Select/House League: 2014-2016 Born Players SOLD OUT
Session #1: Tuesdays January 9 – March 19 (Excluding Mar 12) – 7:00-8:00pm SOLD OUT
Select/House League: 2014-2016 Born Players
Session #2: Thursdays January 11 – March 21 (Excluding Mar 14) – 7:00-8:00pm
Select/Advanced/House League: 2010-2013 Born Players
Tuesdays: January 9 – March 19 (Excluding Mar 12) – 8:00-9:00pm
SHOOT TO SCORE CLINIC (MAX 12 PLAYERS)
$549.99 + HST - 10 WEEK SESSION
Do you want to learn how to shoot like Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews?
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. Players will learn wrist shots, snap shots, slap shots, backhanders, quick releases, being deceptive and shooting in stride. Also, players will understand and develop the skills to read a particular situation or when to release the puck and how to score. This class is purely focused on improving your shooting and ultimately improving your scoring
Learn how to SHOOT and most importantly how to SCORE!
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.
Ages 2011-2014:
Tuesdays: January 9 – March 19 (Excluding Mar 12): 8:00-9:00pm
CO-ED ADULT SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC - $499.99 + HST - 10 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: January 8 – March 25 (Excluding Feb 19 and Mar 11) – 9:00-10:00pm