Programs
Power Skating: Weekly Power Skating
Our power skating program runs 9 weeks from July 8th - August 26th on Monday nights.
WE ARE ONLY TAKING A MAXIMUM OF 16 SKATERS
The focus of the program is to create proper skating mechanics by slowing players down to break down the technique of their stride. Players' speed and skating ability will plateau as they reach U15 and U18 if they are not a mechanically sound skater. Once we develop technique, edgework and create the foundation we will then build up the speed. One of the most common and biggest errors in the stride is proper foot recovery resulting in no power; this will be a major focus every session.
Dates & Times: July 8th - August 26th
U9 Monday's 5-6pm @ Sackville Sports Stadium
U11 Monday's 6-7pm @ Sackville Sports Stadium
U13 Monday's 7-8pm @ Sackville Sports Stadium
U15 Monday's 8-9pm @ Sackville Sports Stadium
Cost
$245.00 plus tax
Power Skating: 5 Day Power Skating Camps
In our 5 day power skating programs, players have the chance to refine their stride mechanics through repetition. Each day, we revisit and build upon new drills, allowing players to concentrate on correcting any current issues in their technique and form effectively.
U15 July 8-12th
Location: Civic Arena
Time: 3-4pm daily
Age Groups: 2011 & 2010
Cost: $155.00 plus tax
U13 July 8-12th
Location: Centennial Arena
Time: 4-5pm daily
Age Groups: 2013 & 2012
Cost: $155.00 plus tax
Forward & Defense Specific Camp
July 29th - August 2nd
Our position specific camp is designed to focus on individual skills that coaches often do not have time to work on during their season with specifically forwards and defense. Forwards and defense will be split into groups accordingly to focus on position specific drills.
For defense skills such as: backward skating, gap control, boxing out, surfing/angling, walking the blue line, hinge passing etc.
For forwards skills such as: forward skating, picking up rims, board play, offensive zone play, puck protection, shooting in stride, catch and release shooting, faceoffs, net front tips/screens etc.
Details:
- 2.5 hours of on ice per day
- 1 hour of dryland per day
- 1 hour of classroom per day
Total 12.5hrs of ice + 10hrs dryland/classroom
Location: Civic Arena
Time: Drop off 8am, pick up 3:30pm daily
Age Groups: U9, U11, U13
Cost: $450.00 plus tax
Elite Skills Camp
(Invite Only)
Our Elite skills summer camp is invite only based on players playing at the highest level for their age group.
Divisions: U9, U11, U13
Skaters: Max of 24 skaters per group
Details:
- 1.5hrs of skill sessions per day
- 1hr of game per day
- 1hr of dryland per day
- 1hr of classroom per day
Total 12.5hrs of ice + 10hrs dryland/classroom
Dates: August 12-16th
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-430pm
Location: Civic Arena
Cost: $525.00 plus tax
Coaches: Chris Donnelly, Andrew Wigginton, Daryl MacPherson, Roy Dempsey, Neil Pashkoski, Dal Tiger players and TBD.
Half Day Skills Camp
July 8th - July 12th
Our half day camp offers a dynamic blend of on-ice skill development and off-ice fun. Led by experienced coaches, participants will sharpen their skating, puck handling, and game strategy through engaging drills and games.
Divisions: U9 & U11
Details:
- 1hr of skills per day
- 1hr of small area games per day
- 1hr of dryland per day
Total 10hrs of ice + 5hrs dryland
Dates: July 8-12th
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-12pm
Location: Civic Arena
Cost: $299.00 plus tax
Shooting Camps
5 Day Shooting Camp - July 22nd - July 26th
Refine your shooting skills with our week long shooting camp! Led by expert coaches, the camp focuses on improving accuracy, power, and technique through specialized drills and personalized instruction. Elevate your game with this intensive program designed to unlock your full shooting potential!
Age Groups: 2013-2016 (split into groups)
Location: Centennial Arena
Time: 4-5pm daily
Cost: $155.00 plus tax
Total Skills Pre-Season Prep Camp
August 26th - August 30th
Our all-encompassing skills camp offers players the chance to engage in a rigorous training program before tryouts commence. With a focus on power skating, puck skills, dryland training, and daily full-ice games, this camp cultivates a high-intensity atmosphere designed to prepare players effectively for minor hockey.
Divisions: U11 & U13
Details:
- 1hr of power skating per day
- 1hr of puck skills per day
- 1hr of game per day
- 1hr of dryland per day
- 1hr of classroom per day
Total 15hrs of ice + 10hrs dryland/classroom
Dates: August 26-30th
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-430pm
Location: Centennial Arena
Cost: $525.00 plus tax
5 Day Defense Camp
July 29th - August 2nd
Often practices and/or power skating is tailored to forwards and not enough time is spent on specific skills defensemen need to succeed at the next level. Our camp will focus on backwards power skating/edgework, boxing out, gap control, walking the blueline, puck retrievals and decision making skills.
Age Groups: 2013-2016 (split into groups)
Location: Centennial Arena
Time: 4-5pm daily
Cost: $155.00 plus tax
Silverbacks Elite Weekly Summer Skills
Open configuration options
Silverbacks Elite Weekly Summer Skills (Invite Only)
This program is invite only and will consist of weekly 1.5 hour sessions where we will work on fine tuning individual core skills.