Whether you've just stepped onto the ice or want to step up your game, The Pond has a program for you. No matter what your age or ability, our detailed instruction, proven technical methods and positive teaching environment will improve your skill and confidence. Our class sizes are smaller allowing for greater individual attention which quickens the development process.
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Programs & Clinics
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE CLASS. OUR CLINICS DO FILL TO CAPACITY. DO NOT EXPECT TO REGISTER THE NIGHT OF THE CLASS AND EXPECT A SPOT. WHEN REGISTERIING ONLINE YOU WILL RECEIVE A CALL WITHIN 48 HOURS TO CONFIRM WE RECEIVED YOUR REGISTRATION. IF YOU DO NOT GET A CONFIRMATION CALL PLEASE CALL US TO CONFIRM THAT WE RECEIVED IT.WE WILL NOT BE CARRYING MAKE UP CLASSES OVER TO THE NEXT SESSION. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE A CLASS CALL IN ADVANCE AND WE WILL ARRANGE A MAKE UP CLASS DURING THE CURRENT SESSION.
| 2010 Fall/Winter Schedule: |
Preschool (Next Session: Sunday September 12th, 2010) |
Beginner Level -- When: Sunday @ 4:10 p.m. Fee: 13 Weeks = $220.00 + HST Advanced Level-- When: Sunday @ 5:10 p.m. Description:Group skating lesson for children ages 4-6. Program class length is 50 min. This program is for children who have never skated or are moving at a slow pace. Along with Music, Fun and Games, children will leran how to sit, get up and balance (stand) on two feet, march on a spot, walk forward, backward, quarter turns on the spot, walk around on the spot, and two foot jump on the spot etc. Once your child is moving we move them up and focus on speed in the Advanced level. Children must be able to be away from their parent for the hour. Children must be able to listen and carry out the Coach's instructions while staying in a group. Children must have these movement skills mastered prior to moving up to the next level, Preschool Advanced or Learn to Skate Beginners. |
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Learn to Skate - Beginners (Next Session: Sunday September 19th OR Tuesday September 21st) |
When: Sunday @ 2:10pm or Tuesday @ 4:40pm Fee: 10 weeks = $275 + HST Description: The Learn to Skate Beginner Program is for children 6+. In this program children may divided into two groups - the "very beginners" and the "skaters & stoppers". Once the "very beginners" learn to stride, glide and stop properly, they are advanced to the "skaters & stoppers" group. In this group, the children are introduced to the very basics in hockey including proper handling of their sticks while continuing to work on their skating basics including forward stride, backwards, pivots, crossovers, stops and quick starts. |
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| Introduction to Hockey (Next Session: Sunday September 19th) |
When: Sunday @ 3:10pm Fee: 10 weeks = $275 + HST Description:Graduates from the Learn to Skate beginner program or children who already know how to skate forwards, backwards and stop. Let’s play hockey! You know how to skate, and stop yourself before you crash, let’s put a stick in your hands and teach you the fundamentals of skating in the game of hockey. Participants will learn how to hold their stick, when to hold it with one hand or two hands, continued stride development forwards and backwards, how to cross over and how to handle a puck.
When: Thursday @ 4:40pm Fee: 10 weeks = $275 + HST Description: The Program is offered to the hockey player who has mastered the basics in skating. We will continue to work on forward stride development, quick starts, edge control, balance, crossovers, stopping, backwards skating and puck control. |
| Tyke Rep (Next Session: Friday September 17th) |
When:
Friday @ 4:40pm
Fee:
8
weeks = $275 + HST |
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| Novice Rep (Next Session: Monday September 13th ) |
When: Monday @ 4:40pm Fee: 8 weeks = $275 + HST
Description: Rep players in the 99/2000 age group. It is fast paced and focuses on forward stride develeopment, quick starts, edge control, balance, crossovers, stopping. |
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| Junior Rep (Next Session: Thursday September 16th ) |
When: Thursday @ 6:40pm Fee: 8 weeks = $275 + HST
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| Senior Rep Development (Next Session: TBD) |
| When: TBD Fee: 8 weeks = $275 + HST
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| Girls Development Clinics (Next Session: TBD) |
When: Sundays @ 6:10pm and 7:10pm Fee: 10 weeks = $275 + HST
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Women's Beginner Adult 3 on 3 Hockey League - Fee: 20 weeks = $335 +HST (Next Session: Monday September 27th) |
| When: Mondays at 9:40PM Description: 20 minutes of on ice instruction prior to every 40 minute game. The unique size of our ice ensures that every player is in the action at all times! |
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| Summer Break Camp |
BURLINGTON POND SUMMER CAMP (905) 631-9061 Full day (9am – 4pm) or Half day (9am – noon) camp option Running from week of July 5th to & incl. week of August 30th Choose your weeks! Half day – min. 2 hrs on ice $225 +HST , Full day – min. 3 hrs on ice $325+HST Extended care hours available 8am drop off, 5pm pick up $10/day 4:1 Councilor to Camper ratio (Head councilors have Police Checks and First Aid) Visit from SST (Sports Specific Training) and Special Guest
Our Goal here at The Pond is to ensure your child develops and learns while on the ice with our many instructors. Campers will be outside during the day (weather permitting) for fun filled safe group activities. Upon registration, parents will receive a full week’s itinerary. |
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| Shooting Clinics (Booked by Appointment) |
When: Please call to book a time that is convenienct for you Description: These shooting clinics are based on private or semi-private instruction with one of the Burlington Pond's shooting instructors on the "Backyard Shooting Pad". Please call for more information or to book your shooting lesson. |
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Goalie Training "Beyond The Crease Goalie School" |
When: Monday to Friday (4 PM - 9 PM, pending ice time availability) Description: Beyond the Crease Goaltending is among the most complete goaltender training services in Southwestern Ontario with current clientele across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo regions. The philosophy of BTC Goaltending is to provide students of all age and skill levels with the tools necessary to play the toughest position in sports at the highest level possible. BTC Goaltending focuses on introducing, teaching and developing skills for playing the goaltender position that provide the necessary 'tools' to each goaltender. As these tools are introduced, the goaltender is encouraged to develop their own style or 'toolbox'. |
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| PRIVATE LESSONS WITH GREG MOORE |
When: Please call to book a time that is convenienct for you Description: Private/Semi-private one hour on ice instruction with Greg Moore |
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NOTE:
TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS NOTE: IN THE EVENT THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE RECEVIED WHEN CLINICS HAVE ALREADY COMMENCED, WE DO PRO-RATE THE REMAINDER OF THE CLINICS, UPON AVAILABILITY. For more information on the above programs and prices, please contact us at The Burlington Pond Hockey Training Centre (905) 631-9061 or vmoore@thepond.ca |