Clinic Information

LEARN TO SKATE

LTS Is for new or recreational skaters ages 4 to 14 years old who want to learn how to skate or improve their current skills. Students will be placed into groups of 5 to 10 according to ability and age. Must be at least 4 years old and be able to take direction from their coach in a group format. We strongly recommend a HECC approved helmet with full face mask, skates (hockey or figure). Rentals available (you should be at the rink at least a half hour prior to rent skates). Gloves (hockey or mittens), kneepads and elbow pads are recommended. We run many LTS programs (6 to 8 weeks) for many youth hockey organizations (Triboro & Starhawks) from Sept thru April.

HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

This beginner clinic is designed for relatively new skaters ages 5 to 14 years old that can skate and want to learn the skills necessary to play on an organized team. We teach edges, hockey turns, crossovers, stopping, balance and agility, proper body positions, puck control, passing and game situations. If you want to play organized hockey but need to learn the basics required to have success on a team. Full equipment is required. This clinic is usually run an hour after LTS or at the same time on half ice. Students do need to have basic skating skills prior to joining the hockey development program. If you are not sure if your student is ready, please check with the LTS Director prior to signing up.

HOCKEY SKILLS CLINIC

This clinic is designed for the hockey player usually age 8 to 14 years Old. We teach Defensive and Offensive Zone Coverage, Fore checking, puck-handling, deking, passing, wrist shots, backhand shots, snap shots, slap shots, rebounds and one-timers as well as controlled cross ice scrimmages. We will break down into three groups of 6-9 players according to age & ability. We will limit enrollment of this clinic to a maximum of 27 students. Players should have good skating skills and be ready to learn more hockey skills and hockey concepts. Availability is on a first serve basis.

FUNDAMENTAL CLINIC

This clinic is designed for the hockey player usually age 5 to 18 years Old. We teach the fundamentals (proper body positions, all edges, hockey turns, crossovers, stopping, forward & backward stride, balance and agility, stickhandling, deking, and passing) so your child can reach their full potential. Your player may know how to skate but they may not be skating properly. If they are missing just one edge your child will not be able to transition from forward to backwards or cross over in every direction. In order to facilitate better learning, we limit enrollment to 36 skaters with a low student to teacher ratio (5:1 or better). Once your child has mastered the fundamental skills or if they have been playing for a while or currently on a Youth 1 team, they may be ready for the FUNDAMENTAL/INTERMEDIATE Clinic. Availability is on a first serve basis.

FUNDAMENTAL / INTERMEDIATE CLINIC

This clinic is designed for the hockey player usually age 6 to 14 years Old. This clinic teaches proper body positions, all edges, hockey turns, crossovers, stopping, forward & backward stride, balance and agility, stick handling, deking, and passing. The drills are more challenging than the fundamental level and also we assume you have the basic forward edges mastered. In order to facilitate better learning, we limit enrollment to 36 skaters with a low student to teacher ratio (5:1 or better). Our clinics are corrective, thus each student is required to purchase a notebook and write down what they are learning every session. Once the student has mastered these techniques, they are permitted to enroll in the next available Intermediate/Advanced clinic.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED CLINIC

This clinic is designed for the hockey player usually age 6 to 14 years Old. Most students have mastered the fund/Int clinic level or are playing Select, AA or AAA hockey and are now ready to be further challenged with more intense and difficult drills. This clinic teaches proper body positions, all edges, hockey turns, crossovers, stopping, Quick starts, forward & backward stride, balance and agility, puck-handling, deking, and passing. In order to facilitate better learning, we limit enrollment to 32 skaters with a low student to teacher ratio (5:1 or better). Our clinics are corrective, thus each student is required to purchase a notebook and write down what they are learning every session. Availability is on a first serve basis.

ADVANCED / ELITE CLINIC

This clinic is designed for the player usually age 7 to 14 years Old who has mastered the Intermediate/Advanced level clinic and/or already plays at an Elite level. We teach proper body positions, advanced edge control, hockey turns, crossovers, stopping, advanced quick starts, advanced forward & backward stride, advanced balance and agility, advanced puck control, deking, and passing as well as controlled 3 on 3 mini scrimmages. This is an Hour and Twenty minute high intensity clinic for highly motivated skaters who already have solid skating skills in place and are looking to refine their skills. Availability is on a first serve basis.

HIGH SCHOOL / JUNIOR / COLLEGE

This clinic is designed for the player usually age 14 and older who wants to take their game to the next level. We teach proper body positions, edge control, hockey turns, crossovers, stopping, advanced quick starts, advanced forward & backward stride, advanced balance and agility, advanced puck control, deking, and passing as well as controlled 3 on 3 mini scrimmages. This is an Hour and Twenty minute high intensity clinic for highly motivated skaters who already have solid skating skills in place and are looking to refine their skills.
Availability is on a first serve basis.

JUNIORS / COLLEGE / PRO

Our philosophy is simple; we emphasize Skating Technique while incorporating hockey skills. This clinic is designed for the serious player aspiring to play high level hockey. (D1 College or Professional). You must be pre-approved or invited to participate in this clinic. We will teach proper body positions, all edges, advanced hockey turns, advanced crossovers, adv. stopping, adv. quick starts, adv. forward & backward stride, advanced balance and agility, puck-handling, and deking. Players will scrimmage as well. In order to facilitate better learning, we will limit enrollment to 12 to 15 players. Each student is encouraged to purchase a notebook and write down what they are learning every session.
This clinic is taught personally by Coach Dillon and one or two assistants.
Availability is on a first serve basis.

D1 COLLEGE / PRO CAMPS

These clinics are customized for small groups of D1, AHL and NHL players only. The focus is to improve skating techniques and to offer scrimmage opportunities for high level players.
This clinic is taught personally by Coach Dillon.
Call office for availability.

CHECKING CLINIC

These clinics are usually one day and include a half hour off ice training as well as two hours on ice. They are designed for the hockey player ages 8 to 14 years Old. In the game of hockey it is important to know how to give and receive a check for obvious safety concerns. In fact, 87% of all injuries that occur in hockey are directly related to body checking. This clinic focuses on Checking, Angling, and Defensive concepts. This clinic teaches angling, how to give and receive a check, stick checks, sweep checks, poke checks, hip checks, pinch checks, winning the one to one battles, and separating your opponent from the puck while regaining control of the puck. We separate students into similar ages and groups. We will also use checking pads for safety. We limit enrollment to the first 36 sign ups.
Availability is on a first serve basis.