The Burlington Pond, Hockey Training Centre Proudly family owned and operated since 2000.

(905) 631-9061

info@thepond.ca

845 Harrington Court, Unit 8 Burlington, Ontario Canada, L7N 3P3

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REP HOckey Programs Ages 8–14

Questions? Email us at info@thepond.ca – it’s the fastest way to reach us.

Coaching Standards: Our clinics maintain a 9 to 12 player coach ratio, allowing our coaches to provide strong attention to detail, individualized correction, and high quality skill development for every player.

Program Full? Still complete your online registration. Your child will be added to the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot opens or the program expands.

Program Requirements: Participants must meet the age and skill level listed. If not, and without prior written approval, we will transfer the registration to a suitable program.

Progression: At The Burlington Pond, we don’t hold players back. If your child is ready for a higher-level clinic mid-session, we will move them—pending instructor approval.

E​valuation Policy: Please be aware that the first session date serves as an evaluation or the first session date player attends (late registrations). Following evaluations, if our Pond Coaches determine that your child may be better suited for another clinic, we will promptly notify you via email. Your child may also be moved to another group time as deemed appropriate. Thank you for your understanding

Respectful Communication Policy​: We​ are committed to a positive, respectful environment for all staff.​ Please communicate respectfully with our coaches​, staff and administrative team at all times.​ Aggressive or inappropriate behaviour in person, by email, or online will not be tolerated.​ We​ are here to support your child’s development and appreciate your cooperation.

REP HOckey Programs Ages 8–14

No shortcuts players must earn their spot through hard work. We strongly encourage parents to rotate your player through our spectrum of programs for optimal development in every area of the game.

BATTLE & COMPETE AGES 8/9

Rep Players Tier 1 or 2, or players who have completed Puck Skills 7/8, Demonstrates advanced skating and puck control

Battle & Compete will focus on:

  • High-intensity drills that translate directly to game situations
  • Focus on adapting to fast-paced, competitive scenarios
  • Emphasis on battling for puck possession
  • Puck protection, Puck retrieval
  • Body, stick, and puck positioning

BATTLE & COMPETE AGES 8/9

202​6 ​June Session
Day & Time: Wednesday 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Session Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24 (​4 sessions)
​Ages: 8/9
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Udo
​Requirements: Rep Players Tier 1 & 2

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ACCELERATION, SPEED, EDGES AGES 8-11

Get ready for the next level. Coach Ryan focuses on building strong foundations in edge work and acceleration.

This high-level clinic targets:

  • Stride technique & power
  • Weight transfer
  • Power through edges
  • Transitions & crossovers (fwd/back)
  • Acceleration (straight, lateral, small & large areas)
  • All drills with and without the puck

Requirements:
For Tier 1 & 2 Rep players. Must already be confident with crossovers (both directions), stopping both ways, and ready to push speed and direction changes. This is not a beginner clinic expect to be challenged.

ACCELERATION, SPEED, EDGES AGES 8, 9

202​6 ​Winter Session
Day & Time: Tuesdays 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Session Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 24 (​7 sessions)
No sessions: March 17​ (​Spring Break)
​Ages: 8/9
Cost: $350 + HST
Coach: Ryan
​Requirements: Rep Players Tier 1 & 2
FULL REGISTER FOR WAITLIST

ACCELERATION, SPEED, EDGES AGES 8, 9

202​6 ​June Session
Day & Time: Tuesdays 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Session Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23 (​4 sessions)
Ages: 8/9
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Ryan
Requirements: Rep Players Tier 1 & 2

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ACCELERATION, SPEED, EDGES AGES 9,10,11

202​6 ​Winter Session
Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm – 7:20pm
Session Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 24 (​7 sessions)
No sessions: March 17​ (​Spring Break)
​Ages: 9-11
Cost: $350 + HST
Coach: Ryan
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A, & Tier 1
FULL REGISTER FOR WAITLIST

ACCELERATION, SPEED, EDGES AGES 9,10,11

202​6 ​June Session
Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm – 7:20pm
Session Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23 (​4 sessions)
​Ages: 9-11
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Ryan
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A, & Tier 1

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POWER SKATING & PUCK SKILLS Ages 9-12

GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS WITH THIS COMBINED SKATING & PUCK SKILLS PROGRAM.

This Program Focuses on:

Power skating drills to improve:

  • Stride strength
  • Transitions (crossovers, tight turns, pivots, mohawks, etc.)
  • Balance, Speed
  • Acceleration, Agility

Puck handling integration:

  • Puck skills incorporated into skating drills
  • Ensures simultaneous development of skating and puck handling skills

POWER SKATING & PUCK SKILLS Ages 9-12

202​6 ​Winter Session
Day & Time: Fridays 4:30pm – 5:20pm
Session Dates: February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 27 (7 sessions)
No sessions: March 20 (Spring Break)
​Ages: 9-12
Cost: $315 + HST
Coach: Tom
​Requirements: Rep Players AA, A, MD, BB
FULL REGISTER FOR WAITLIST

POWER SKATING & PUCK SKILLS Ages 9-12

202​6 ​June Session
Day & Time: Thursdays 6:30pm – 7:20pm
Session Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 sessions)
​Ages: 9-12
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Tom
​Requirements: Rep AA/A/MD/BB

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morning summer power skating ages 6-14

Join Coach Jaymie for a morning Power Skating Session this Summer. This Program Focuses on: Power skating drills to strengthen stride, transitions (crossovers, tight turns, pivots, mohawks, etc.) balance, speed, acceleration & agility.

(AGES 6-8)

morning summer power skating ages 6-8

2025 Summer Session
Day & Time: Tuesdays 8:10am – 9:00am
Session Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 (8 sessions)
Birth year: 2019/2018/2017
Cost: $360 + HST
Instructor: Jaymie
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

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(AGES 9-11)

morning summer power skating ages 9-11

2025 Summer Session

Day & Time: Wednesdays 8:10am – 9:00am
Session Dates:  July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 (9 weeks)
Birth year: 2016, 2015, 2014
Cost: $405 + HST
Instructor: Jaymie
Level: Rep Players AA, A, MD, BB
Registration Requirements: Rep Players AA, A, MD, BB
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Battle & Compete with Shawn Matthias ages 10-14

Shawn Matthias brings over 550 games of NHL experience, along with the professionalism, attention to detail, and teaching style that align perfectly with The Pond’s development model.

Shawn’s coaching philosophy includes:

  • High-tempo, game-specific reps
  • Teaching the why behind every drill
  • Habits that translate directly into games

Players training with Shawn can expect targeted work in:

  • Puck protection, battling and compete level
  • Developing strong habits, timing, awareness & decision-making
  • Attacking the net with purpose & getting into scoring areas and finishing
  • Strong habits under pressure & finishing in scoring areas
  • Every session is intentional. Every rep has meaning.

Battle & compete AGES 10-12

2026 Winter Session Wednesdays
Day & Time: Wednesdays 7:00am – 7:50am
Session Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 28 (4 Sessions)
Ages: 10-12
Cost: $200 + HST
Coach: Shawn Matthias
Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A

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Battle & compete AGES 10-12

2026 Winter Session Thursdays
Day & Time: Thursdays 7:00am – 7:50am
Session Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 Sessions)
Ages: 10-12
Cost: $200 + HST
Coach: Shawn Matthias
Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A

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Battle & compete AGES 10-12

202​6 June Session Mondays
Day & Time: Mondays 6:30pm – 7:20pm
Session Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22 (4 sessions)
​Ages: 10-12
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Shawn
Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A

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ACCELERATION & SPEED AGES 10-14

SPEED WINS!

Turn edge and power skating into real game speed with Ryan Moore.

Players will learn how to:

  • Explode into faster acceleration
  • Maximize stride and edge efficiency
  • Improve quickness in hockey situations
  • Use speed to win races and battles

Program Focus:

  • Small area acceleration
  • Large area acceleration
  • Lateral acceleration
  • Straight-line speed
  • All drills with and without a puck

Registration Requirements: Rep players AAA, AA, A

ACCELERATION & SPEED – Ages 10,11

202​6 ​Winter Session
Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:20pm
Session Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 25 (7 sessions)
No sessions: March 18 (Spring Break)
​Ages: 10/11
Cost: $350 + HST
Coach: Ryan
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A
FULL REGISTER FOR WAITLIST

ACCELERATION & SPEED – Ages 10,11

202​6 ​June Session
Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:20pm
Session Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24 (4 sessions)
​Ages: 10/11
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Ryan
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A

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ACCELERATION & SPEED – Ages 12-14

202​6 ​Winter Session
Day & Time: Wednesdays 7:30pm – 8:20pm
Session Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 25 (7 sessions)
No sessions: March 18 (Spring Break)
​Ages: 12-14
Cost: $350 + HST
Coach: Ryan
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A
FULL REGISTER FOR WAITLIST

ACCELERATION & SPEED – Ages 12-14

202​6 ​June Session
Day & Time: Wednesdays 7:30pm – 8:20pm
Session Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24 (4 sessions)
​Ages: 12-14
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Ryan
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A
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TECHNICAL SKATING DEVELOPMENT AGES 12-14​

Skating Development Clinic

Players will be put to work using advanced technical skating instruction that focuses on efficiency, power, and precision. Through a variety of progressive exercises, athletes will learn how to better manipulate their body positioning, feet, and blade control to become more efficient in all movements.

The clinic focuses on all aspects of skating, including:

  • Overall body posture through all movements
  • Stride technique and power development
  • Advanced edges and transitions
  • Proper weight transfer
  • Change of direction and explosive movements
  • Accelerating starts and crossovers (forwards and backwards)
  • Confined space movements and agility

Pucks will be incorporated while maintaining a strong emphasis on skating technique and proper mechanics.

Registration Requirements: Rep players AAA, AA, A

Michele Moore Davison, Toronto Maple Leafs Skating Development Coach

Michele works with many Elite AAA, JR, OHL, AHL & NHL players and is a skating coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs & the Toronto Marlies. 

Michele’s sessions are designed for elite high-end AAA rep players. Michele puts players to work with her vast technical skating knowledge. Michele challenges players to get out of their comfort zone to reach new levels of skating. She uses different exercises to teach players how to manipulate their body, feet and blades to become more efficient in their movements.  

Michele focuses on all aspects of skating: Overall body posture through all movements, stride technique & power, advanced edges & transitions, weight transfer, change of direction & explosive movements, accelerating starts & crossovers (forwards, backwards) and confined space movements & agility. 

Michele will incorporate pucks while continuing an emphasis on skating techniques. 

Registration Requirements: AAA or approved by Michele

TECHNICAL SKATING DEVELOPMENT Ages 12-14

202​6 ​Winter Session
Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:30pm – 8:20pm
Session Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 24 (​7 sessions)
No sessions: March 17​ (​Spring Break)
​Ages: 12-14
Cost: $350 + HST
Coach: Michele
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A
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TECHNICAL SKATING DEVELOPMENT Ages 12-14

202​6 ​June Session
Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:30pm – 8:20pm
Session Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23 (​4 sessions)
​Ages: 12-14
Cost: $220 + HST
Coach: Emma
​Requirements: Rep Players AAA, AA, A

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Drop-In Pass 3 Sessions

All drop-in requests must be approved by office staff. Please wait for email confirmation before attending. Requests must be submitted by email only (no phone calls), in order to properly track registrations.

Valid: September 2025 – March 2026
Refund Policy: No refunds or credits for unused passes.

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Day & Time: Rep Clinics with Spots Available September 2025 to March 2026
Dates: Three sessions
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $165 + HST
Coaches: Pond Coaches
Requirements: players must meet clinic registration requirements for drop in 

How to Use Drop-In Pass
Email: info@thepond.ca
Player’s ​First & Last Name:
Program Requested​ & Date:
Age​:
Level​:
Number Passes​ Used​:

Spring & Summer Group Training Request Form

INTEREST ONLY FORM. This is NOT a registration. 

By submitting this form, you are expressing interest only. Once details are available, you will be contacted by email with next steps and official registration information. Completing this form does not require payment and does not guarantee placement.

Please include the following information in the comments section:

  • Preferred training season: Spring, Summer, or both
  • Preferred training time: Mornings, afternoons, evenings, or flexible
  • Player birth year
  • Current level of play: Jr, OHL, NCAA, Women’s Pro or Jr, AAA, AA, A
  • Type of training of interest: Edge work, defence skills, power skating, puck skills, or high-performance summer conditioning

If we are able to form a group that matches your child’s age and skill level, you will be contacted with available options at a later date.

Submit the form below to express interest. click here to register

Spring/Summer Group Training Request Form

Day & Time: TBA
Dates: TBA 
Ages: 8+
Requirements: Rep Players players must meet clinic registration requirements 

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