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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
Ages 4 to 8 Pre Rep Hockey registration
PRE REP COACHES:UDO SPRINGMANN
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
POWER SKATING Ages 4-6:
This program is for graduates of our Learn to Skate. Pre Power will continue to progress on the fundamentals of skating to prepare skaters to play hockey. This program will focus on: Forwards & Backwards skating, Stopping, Introduction to Cross-overs & edges.
Power Skating Ages 4-6
FALL/WINTER SESSION 2023/24
Day & Time: Mondays 4:30pm – 5:20pm Session Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22 (7 weeks) Ages: 4, 5, 6 Cost: $280 + HST Instructor: Udo Springmann LEVEL: Advanced Registration Requirements: skate forwards, backwards and stop *This clinic is not suitable for beginner skaters
This program is for graduates of Power-Skating or above average skill level approved by Pond Instructor. This program offers young players the fundamentals of playing hockey at the rep level. High-tempo sessions revolve around power skating, advancing stride, quickness, and agility. This program will focus on: Power Skating, Explosive Quick Starts, Acceleration, Edge Control incl. Crossovers; forward and backward.
This program is for graduates of Puck Skills or above average skill level approved by Pond Instructor. This program offers young players the fundamentals of playing hockey at the rep level. Participants are required to be strong skaters and we encourage participants to be registered in power skating ages 6-8. This program will focus on: individual skill sets handling the puck in small areas. Puck skills, puck protection, stick handling, shooting & scoring.
puck skills ages 6-8
FALL/WINTER SESSION 2023/24
Day & Time: Thursdays 4:30pm – 5:20pm Session Dates: November 30, December 7, 14, 21, January 11, 18, 25 (7 weeks) Ages: 6, 7, 8 Cost: $280 + HST Instructor: Udo Springmann LEVEL: Advanced Registration Requirements: Skate forwards, backwards, stop both ways, forwards crossovers
This program is for graduates of Pre Power-Skating or above average skill level approved by Pond Instructor. This program offers young players the fundamentals of playing hockey at the rep level. High-tempo sessions revolve around power skating, advancing stride, quickness, and agility. All skills are then coupled with puck handling to develop better puck control. This program will focus on: Power Skating, Explosive Quick Starts, Acceleration, Edge Control incl. Crossovers; forward and backward, Puck handling, passing, and shooting.
SUPER 5 AND 6
2023 SUMMER SESSION
Day & Time: Monday 4:10pm – 5:00pm Session Dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 14, 21, 28 (8 weeks) Ages: 5/6 Cost: $320 + HST Instructor: Udo Springmann LEVEL: Advanced Registration Requirements: Pre Power/Advanced Player
This program was added due to high demand in this age bracket! Similar to both Super 5 / 6’s and 7 / 8’s, this program is the foundation to getting players ready and approved to make the jump into our high-end rep clinics. This program will focus on: Power Skating, Explosive Quick Starts, Acceleration, Edge Control, Crossovers; forward and backward & Puck handling
SUPER 6 AND 7
2023 SUMMER SESSION
Day & Time: Tuesdays 4:10pm – 5:00pm Session Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (9 weeks) Ages: 6/7 Cost: $360 + HST Instructor: Udo Springmann LEVEL: Advanced Registration Requirements: graduate of Super 5 & 6
This program is for graduates of Super 5 and 6 or above average skill level. Super 7 and 8 is the high tempo progression from the Super 5 & 6 clinic. This program is the foundation to getting players ready and approved to make the jump into our high-end rep clinics. This program will focus on: Power Skating, Explosive Quick Starts, Acceleration, Edge Control, Crossovers; forward and backward & Puck handling
SUPER 7 and 8
2023 SUMMER SESSION
Day & Time: Thursdays 4:10pm – 5:00pm Session Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (9 weeks) Ages: 7/8 Cost: $360 + HST Instructor: Udo Springmann LEVEL: Advanced Registration Requirements: graduate of Super 5, 6, 7
This Program focuses on: Edges, Stride work, Forwards/backwards acceleration, Transitions balance & stability, Speed, Quickness & Puck Control.
POWER SKATING AGES 6-8
2023 SUMMER SESSION
Day & Time: Tuesdays 8:00am – 8:50am Session Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (9 weeks) Ages: 6-8 Cost: $360 + HST Instructor: Jaymie LEVEL: Rep A/MD Registration Requirements: Players must be able to do edge work, stop both ways, and cross over both ways.
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.
HOW TO USE DROP IN PASS: EMAIL: info@thepond.ca Players Name: Program Requested: Age: Level: Number of drop in passes used:
DROP IN PASS 3 SESSIONS
Day & Time: Clinics with spots available Dates: 3 sessions Ages: 4-13 Cost: $126 + HST Instructor: Pond Instructors LEVEL: Pre Rep, HL, Rep A/MD Registration Requirements: players must meet clinic registration requirements for drop in