Summer Camp W4: Body Contact, Angling

Our 4-day intensives focus on: Angling: understanding how to close space, control gaps, force opponents into bad areas, and separate them from the puck. Body Contact: learning safe, effective contact mechanics, timing, balance, and using the body to win puck battles. Puck Protection & Battles: staying strong on the puck, using body positioning, edges, and awareness to make plays in tight areas. Reading the play: recognizing pressure early and making smart decisions before and after contact. 🔸 Age: 2011–2016 (2017–2018 by request) 🔸 DATES: August 4–7 🔸 Location: RINX Arena, 65 Orfus Rd, Toronto, ON 🔸 Full-day camp: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM 🔸 Coach-to-player ratio: 1:5 SKILLS YOU DEVELOP 🔹 3 hours of on-ice training Focused on angling, body contact, and puck protection in battle situations. Players learn how to: angle opponents effectively and take away time and space initiate and absorb body contact safely protect the puck along the boards and in traffic win 1v1 and 2v2 battles make plays under pressure in tight areas All drills are built around game-like scenarios, not isolated skating around cones. 🔹 1.5 hours of off-ice training Develop strength, balance, coordination, and explosiveness needed to stay stable on skates, handle contact, and be effective in physical situations near the boards and in front of the net. 🔹 30-minute team talk & Hockey IQ sessions Break down angling concepts, battle habits, off-puck positioning, and decision-making under pressure through interactive discussions and clear, video-style explanations. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM SUMMER CAMP Players leave the week stronger on the puck, more confident in battles, better at angling opponents, and more comfortable playing through contact. Beyond skills, players gain confidence, discipline, new friendships, and a clear understanding of how to continue developing these habits during the off-season. This program is designed for players who want to handle physical play the right way, combining expert coaching with structured, high-rep, game-relevant training. 🕒 Free Pick-Up Grace Period We understand that work and daily schedules don’t always go as planned. That’s why we offer a free 1-hour pick-up grace period. Although camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM, our coaches will supervise players until 5:15 PM at no extra cost if you are delayed.