The Hockey Battles and Contact Confidence Camp is an intensive training program designed to enhance younger players’ ability to win more battles, develop their hockey IQ, contact confidence and help to prevent injures in the sport of hockey. The camp provides a structured and progressive approach to teach players the fundamentals of positioning, angling, proper stick check body contact and decision making under pressure while prioritizing safety and proper technique.

Dates:
July 2 – 6th, 9-11AM
August 12 – 16th, 9-11 AM

Battles in Phase II of the camp provide players with valuable experiences that improve their hockey IQ. By replicating game-like scenarios, players develop the ability to make quick, informed decisions, anticipate plays, and effectively execute strategies. These skills translate to improved decision-making on the ice, enhancing their overall performance and contribution to the game.

The camp program teaches young players to control their bodies and be aware of their surroundings during contact situations. This helps them understanding how to position their body in contact situations to protect themselves and minimize the risk of injury

With improved body awareness, players can also better anticipate and respond to physical challenges on the ice.

Our two-step teaching method at RHA is designed to help players learn bodychecking skills in a safe and effective way. We use a progressive approach through our camp program to help players understand and execute a range of checking and puck protection skills for different game situations. We carefully build each skill piece by piece, so players are fully prepared to use them in all three zones of the game.

The two-step model for teaching and practicing checking techniques involves first practicing skills and mechanics on pads and obstacles. Coaches can control the level of pressure and intensity at this stage, allowing players to gain confidence in a safe and efficient manner.

The next step is to apply the skills you’ve learned in game situations against an opponent, with the goal of either regaining control of the puck or creating scoring opportunities. This will require you to use individual tactics and make decisions based on your opponent’s play. You’ll need to use defensive techniques such as proper angling and positioning, as well as offensive techniques like protecting the puck and positioning yourself for a good scoring opportunity.

Players will lear how to enhancing both the defensive and offensive sides of the game by using body contact. Here’s how body contact contributes to the effectiveness of players in both aspects:

• Angling, positioning, and timing when engaging an opponent.
• Corners / on the board / behind the net
• Defensive zone / neutral zone / offensive zone
• Options for offensive side (puck carrier) / defensive side
• Playing in a tight area / escaping from the pressure with the puck.

Each day is broken down into 2-3 different skills to teach proper technique in game situations.