The Burlington Pond, Hockey Training Centre Proudly family owned and operated since 2000.
QUESTIONS? The quickest way to connect with us is by sending us an email to info@thepond.ca
If the program you are registering for is FULL. Please continue with the online registration your child will be WAITLISTED. You will be in our system to be contacted if a spot opens up or if we expand.
Participants must meet the registration requirements noted on the program description. If your child does not meet the age or skill level requirement, without prior written approval from The Pond, your registration will transfer to the appropriate program.
AT THE BURLINGTON POND, we do not hold players back. If we deem midway through a session that your child should be a higher level clinic we will move them to the appropriate clinic! Upon Pond Instructor approval
POWER SKATING OR PUCK SKILLS CLINICS
PRE REP COACHES: UDO SPRINGMANN & TRISTYN SVETEK OR POND COACH
Our Pre-Rep sessions is the road to REP HOCKEY. These clinics provide the skating and hockey skills needed to build a solid hockey foundation. All Pre-Rep Player clinics require Full Hockey Equipment. Progressing through these programs provides players with the tools they need for optimal development to achieve all levels of Rep Hockey and beyond.
List of Full Hockey Equipment Required: Hockey Skates, Hockey Helmet, Hockey Stick, Hockey Gloves, Neck Guard, Shoulder Pads, Shin Pads, Elbow Pads, Hockey Pants, Hockey Socks & Water Bottle
Participants in this program are either required to have successfully completed Advanced Kinder Hockey or Pre Power Skating or demonstrate proficiency in forward & backward skating, as well as perform stops in both directions or are approved by a Pond instructor.
This program will focus on: essential hockey skills such as hockey stance, balance, foot speed, stride length, and refining forward & backward skating techniques. Furthermore players will engage in drills to improve pivoting in both directions, as well as improving their edge control and high tempo drills to refine crossovers (both forward & backward). This program aims to build upon foundational skills and will prepare the player for Power Skating ages 7/8 and their advancement on their path to rep hockey.
2024 FALL/WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Mondays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, January 6, 13, 20 (8 sessions)
Birth year: 2019/2018
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: successfully completed Advanced Kinder Hockey or Pre Power Skating or demonstrate proficiency in forward & backward skating, and stopping in both directions or are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
2025 WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Mondays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 17 (6 sessions)
Birth year: 2019/2018
Cost: $270 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: successfully completed Advanced Kinder Hockey or Pre Power Skating or demonstrate proficiency in forward & backward skating, and stopping in both directions or are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Participants in this program should have either completed Power Skating Ages 5/6 or must demonstrate proficiency in forward and backward skating, as well as perform stops in both directions or are approved by a Pond instructor.
This program will focus on: improving fundamental puck control skills including stick handling, navigating with the puck, sprints with the puck, passing and shooting. In addition to these foundational puck skills players will engage in simple team drills and puck races to enhance their skills. This program aims to build upon foundational puck skills and will prepare the player for Power Puck Skills ages 7/8 and their advancement on their path to rep hockey.
2024 FALL/WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Fridays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20, January 10, 17, 24 (8 weeks)
Birth year: 2019/2018
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: Udo
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: completed Power Skating Ages 5/6 or must demonstrate proficiency in forward & backward skating and stopping in both directions or are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
2025 WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Fridays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 21 (7 weeks)
Birth year: 2019/2018
Cost: $315 + HST
Instructor: Udo
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: completed Power Skating Ages 5/6 or must demonstrate proficiency in forward & backward skating and stopping in both directions or are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Participants in this program should have either completed Power Skating ages 5/6, or play U8/U9 rep hockey or demonstrated above – average / advanced skill levels that are approved by a Pond instructor.
This program will focus on: improving essential hockey skating skills, including crossovers (both forward & backward), pivoting in both directions, stride enhancement and foot speed development. In addition to these foundational skills, players will engage in targeted high tempo drills to refine their power skating techniques, explosive starts (v-starts and stacked crossover starts), overspeed crossovers, power strides, mohawks, and edge control. This program is specifically designed to build on crucial skills and equip players with the skills and abilities necessary for success on their path to rep hockey.
2024 FALL/WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Tuesdays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21 (8 weeks)
Birth year: 2017/2016
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: completed Power Skating ages 5/6, or play U8/U9 rep hockey or demonstrated above – average / advanced skill levels that are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
2025 WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Tuesdays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 18, (7 weeks)
Birth year: 2017/2016
Cost: $315 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: completed Power Skating ages 5/6, or play U8/U9 rep hockey or demonstrated above – average / advanced skill levels that are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Participants in this program should have either completed the Puck Skills ages 5/6, or play U8/U9 rep hockey or demonstrate advanced skating skill levels that are approved by a Pond instructor.
This program will focus on: fundamental puck control skills including stick handling, navigating with the puck, sprints with the puck, passing and shooting. Priority will be given to elevating quickness while controlling the puck and executing more advanced hockey drills with the puck. This program is specifically designed to build on crucial skills and equip players with the skills and abilities necessary for success on their path to rep hockey.
2024 FALL/WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Thursdays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23 (8 weeks)
Birth year: 2017/2016
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: completed the Puck Skills ages 5/6, or play U8/U9 rep hockey or demonstrate advanced skating skill levels that are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
2025 WINTER SESSION
Day & Time: Thursdays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 20 (7 weeks)
Birth year: 2017/2016
Cost: $315 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: completed the Puck Skills ages 5/6, or play U8/U9 rep hockey or demonstrate advanced skating skill levels that are approved by a Pond instructor.
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Please register your child by the correct age group. We will not accept underage players without approval.
Players attend two sessions on either Monday/ Wednesday March 18 & 20 or Tuesday/Thursday March 19 & 21
Ages 4-6: This program will focus on: Forwards & Backwards skating, Stopping, Introduction to Cross-overs & edges.
Ages 7-10: This program will focus on: Power Skating, Explosive Quick Starts, Acceleration, Edge Control incl. Crossovers; forward and backward.
Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: March 18 & 20 (2 sessions)
Ages: 4, 5, 6
Cost: $80 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: skate forwards, backwards and stop
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: March 19 & 21 (2 sessions)
Ages: 4, 5, 6
Cost: $80 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: skate forwards, backwards and stop
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Session Dates: March 18 & 20 (2 sessions)
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $80 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: skate forwards, backwards and stop
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Session Dates: March 19 & 21 (2 sessions)
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $80 + HST
Instructor: Udo Springmann
LEVEL: Advanced
Registration Requirements: skate forwards, backwards and stop
*This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
Office Staff must approve the drop in requests. Please wait for email confirmation. No phone calls required to be submitted by email only. In order to track. Valid October 2024 to March 2025. No refunds or credits if passes are not used.
HOW TO USE DROP IN PASS:
EMAIL: info@thepond.ca
Players Name:
Program Requested:
Age:
Level:
Number of drop in passes used:
Day & Time: Clinics with spots available October 2024 to March 2025
Dates: 3 sessions
Ages: 5-13
Cost: $150 + HST
Instructor: Pond Instructors
LEVEL: House League Programs ages 7-12, Pre Rep Hockey Programs ages 5-8, Rep AA/A/MD/BB Programs ages 8-13
Registration Requirements: players must meet clinic registration requirements for drop in