Winter 2025 Hockey Programs

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LEARN TO SKATE (For Hockey)

Ages: 3 yrs – 5 yrs
This class will focus on hockey player’s foundations, set up, stance, edge control and balance. Learn to Skate is perfect for children who wish to gain confidence and the necessary skills before entering Cookie Monsters or H1. Equipment needed: Helmet with cage, hockey gloves & skates.
Rink: HTC

Learn to Skate 1

Jan 11 – Mar 8
Sat: 8 sessions
(No session Feb 15)
8:15am – 9:00am
Member: $120 | Non-Member: $240

 

Learn to Skate 2

Jan 11 – Mar 8
Sat: 8 sessions
(No session Feb 15)
9:00am – 9:45am
Member: $120 | Non-Member: $240

COOKIE MONSTERS

Ages: 5 yrs – 7 yrs
The NSWC Cookie Monster Program will help introduce young players to the game of hockey. We will host multiple skill levels over the Winter sessions to best suit your child’s development. We will teach the fundamentals utilizing drills as well as games in a fun learning environment. Players will be separated on skill level and maturity to place them in a successful atmosphere. Full hockey equipment is required.
Rink: HTC

Beginner
Jan 11 – Mar 11
Tue&Sat: 17 sessions
(No session Feb 15)
Tue 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Sat 9:45am – 10:30am

 

Intermediate
Jan 11 – Mar 11
Tue&Sat: 17 sessions
(No session Feb 15)
Tue 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Sat 10:45am – 11:30am

Advanced
Jan 11 – Mar 11
Tue&Sat: 17 sessions
(No session Feb 15)
Tue 5:45pm – 6:30pm 
Sat 11:30am – 12:15pm

Member: $255 | Non Member: $510

 

POWER EDGE PRO

Power Edge Pro is an on-ice player development system utilizing proprietary equipment and training patterns, widely popular amongst the pros such as Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard. The system focuses on Reactive Countering Training™, engaging multiple motor skills simultaneously to develop a player’s small area game performance and deceptive movements. All patterns are completed while maintaining puck control and are designed to provide 5x as many repetitions as standard drill-based practices, leading to faster development of elite skills. As one of the only PEP certified places in the lower mainland, our coaches are all certified to get the maximum amount of development out of this level of training.  Full hockey equipment is required.

Rink: HTC

Jan 12 – Mar 9
Sun: 8 sessions
(No session Feb 16)

 

2:45pm – 3:45pm              U13

4:00pm – 5:00pm             U8/U9

5:15pm – 6:15pm             U11

6:30pm – 7:30pm             U15/U18

 

Member: $360 | Non Member: $540

 

POWER SKATING
High performance explosive speed and power training, power skating with NSWC’s Karen Kos. Quick feet, dynamic agility and stride perfection in and up-tempo, educational environment. Full hockey equipment required.

Coach: Karen Kos

Rink: Small Ice

Jan 12 – Mar 9
Sun: 8 sessions
(No session Feb 16)

4:30-5:15pm                       U7/U8
5:15-6:00pm                       U9

6:00-6:45pm                       U11

7:00-7:45pm                       U11

7:45-8:30pm                       U13

8:45-9:30pm                       U15/U18

 

Member: $264 | Non Members: $396

 

Puck Skills
With today’s game being focused on speed, not only do players need to have a quick shot, but being deceptive will take their game to the next level. In this program we will be focusing on being deceptive when it comes to (A) stick handling; how to hide our shot and (B) shooting; making other players think you are doing something different. We will focus on body language techniques, evasive movements pertaining to shooting, and stick handling techniques to get goalies to drop. And much, much more.
Full hockey equipment required.
Rink: HTC

Jan 10 – Mar 14
Fri: 9 sessions
(No session Feb 14)

5:15pm – 6:15pm             U8/U9

6:30pm – 7:30pm             U11

7:45pm – 8:45pm             U13/U15/U18

 

Member: $370   | Non Member: $550

 

D-SKILLS (Forwards & Defense)

The defense camp provides students a thorough review of the fundamental skills required to play defense, while also expanding their toolbox with a better understanding of the position. Skills and tactics covered include defense specific skating and movement patterns, deception, defense at and away from the puck, transitional play, offensive zone play and 1/1’s. Full hockey equipment is required. Coach: Andy Willigar

Rink: Small Ice

Jan 11 – Mar 8
Sat: 8 sessions
(No session Feb 15)

12:45pm – 1:45pm          U13/U15/U18
2:00pm – 3:00pm             U9

3:15pm – 4:15pm             U11

 

Member: $300 | Non Members: $440

 

 

SKATING THAT TRANSLATES

Ben Payne’s SKTT program focuses on game specific power skating and edge work. At Skating That Translates® players will not only learn “HOW” to effectively Skate but the importance of the “WHY” and “WHERE” The game of hockey is predicated on recurring movement patterns. The more times players are put in game-like environments in practice and development sessions, the higher probability to convert a high success rate when they encounter these situations come game time. For example,  attacking and defending the rush, space and separation, agility and mobility in small areas on both the defensive and offensive side of the puck all require technical and tactical ability. Skating That Translates develops the entire skill set of a player and builds layers on top of the foundation of skating. If you cannot skate you cannot handle the puck, pass or shoot efficiently. Therefore you will not be effective in an individual tactical situation and team setting. Skating That Translates® takes power skating and “Edgework” one step further. Skating, skill development and IQ rolled into one program. Ben Payne and SKTT teach the “HOW” & “WHY” in skating skill development.

Full hockey equipment is required.

Coach: Ben Payne

Rink: Small Ice

Learning Outcomes:

SKATING FUNDAMENTALS

– How to properly maintain upper body control and posture during edgework

– Inside, outside, and flat edges

– Glide Turns/Tight Turns

– FWD/BWDS CROSS OVERS & CROSS UNDERS

– Pivots (4 step process) – Forwards to backwards & backwards to forwards transitions

PUCK SKILL FUNDAMENTALS  – puck control, placement, & passing

OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE TACTICS

– Creating smart skating attack angles ( Offensive Attacks on the Rush – ZONE ENTRY, TURNS AND ESCAPES)

– Forwards to backwards & backwards to forwards transitions ( Defending the Rush ) – Defensive Side

NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS SUBJECTIVE TO THE RESPONSE OF THE PLAYER. All themes may not be covered based on player comprehension. 

 

Jan 11 – Mar 8
Sat: 8 sessions
(No session Feb 15)

8:00am – 9:00am              U8/U9
9:00am – 10:00am           U11

10:15am – 11:15am         U13

11:30am – 12:30pm        U15/U18

 

Member: $300 | Non Members: $440

 

FEMALE DEVELOPMENT

Elevate your game with our Female Hockey Skill Development Program. Focus on detailed skating and puck skills to quickly enhance your performance on the ice. Our expert coaches provide personalized instruction to improve technique, shooting and puck control. Join us for a supportive and empowering training environment. Perfect for athletes that want to take control of their own development. Full hockey equipment is required.

Coach: MEL JUE AND KIM NEWELL

Rink: Small Ice

Jan 11 – Mar 8

Sat: 8 sessions

(No session Feb 15)

5:45pm – 6:45pm         U7/U9

6:45pm – 7:45pm         U11/U13

7:45pm – 8:45pm         U15/U18

 

Member: $268 | Non Members: $396

 

 

FEMALE ADULT SKILLS & 3on3

Looking to improve your hockey skills in a fun, friendly environment? Well come join our Female Adult Skills & 3on3 program! Half the class will be focused on skating, shooting and puck skills, while the last approx. 30 minutes will be a fun 3on3 game where you can put your new skills to the test! Full hockey equipment is required.

Rink: Small Ice

Jan 9 – Mar 13

Thu: 10 sessions

9:00pm – 10:00pm          

 

Member: $150 | Non Member: $225

Open Hockey

Open Hockey is one of the greatest features of being a member at NSWC.  In Vancouver, we aren’t given the opportunity to play pickup pond hockey very often or have empty arenas where kids can just step on the ice in the old barn when the rink guy gives us a spare key but at NSWC we have the next best thing, Open Hockey. 

Open Hockey is our member’s opportunity to play, practice and enjoy hockey in a non-structured capacity.  We have the skills ice, fondly referred to as ‘The Tube’, which is almost always open, or a random sheet of ice that happens to be free, Open Hockey allows members the chance to skate, shoot and play without coaches or teams organizing the session.  Whether a player just wants a few more reps for 5 minutes after practice, or wants to shoot pucks for an hour instead of watching their siblings ice times, Open Hockey gives them an opportunity that doesn’t exist in a traditional Minor Hockey organization.

Every participant, regardless of age, must wear a helmet and any player under 18 must be in full hockey gear.

 

Ice Schedule

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