The Hockey Loft is gearing up for the 2012 spring season! With a new season comes new training! Please select individual program for pricing and more information on our new and exciting programs!

The Hockey Loft Inc. is a progressive hockey training facility that guarantees and proves results. This is achieved through the use of innovative equipment provided by Eclipse Sports Inc. used within our off ice facility, and specialized sport specific training programs offered on the state of the art ice surface within the Cambridge Ice Center. Our highly experienced staff and comprehensive protocol are committed to making each and every athlete that experiences our hockey skills development center the best they can be.

REMINDER
Just a friendly reminder that the required equipment is; skates, helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and a stick. Please allow at least 24 hours for any bookings or cancellations.  If you have any questions, comments or concerns feel free to contact us at 519-621-7907 or email us at contact@thehockeyloft.ca.

Shooting Clinics

The Hockey Loft is excited to introduce our newly remodeled shooting clinics. There are four tiers based on skill level and skill development. This enables the player to graduate their skills in an organized learning environment which follows strict skill development protocol. Each player has the option to begin at any tier they would like and advance according on their ability as our staff makes critical assessments on the player’s progression and will advise the player on his or her development progress. (Finishing a class at one Tier does not necessarily graduate the player to move to the next Tier – repetition plus correction perfects the skill)

Cost: $160 + HST

Tier 1 – A

This is the base level for shooting clinics at The Hockey Loft. This program is designed for beginners and entails the fundamentals of shooting mechanics. A player cannot shoot without a proper foundation of mechanics and technique and that is exactly what the ‘A’ shooting clinic is designed to implement. With a focus on balance, weight transfer, edge control and hand positioning the practical side of shooting will be the primary focus. As players begin to understand these mechanics the wrist shot, flip shot and back hand will be introduced and tied together with the fundamental methods. These fine details will set the player up for further success in the more advanced shooting clinics.

Tier 2 – AA

The second of four progressions builds off the fundamentals and mechanics taught in the ‘A’ level shoot clinic. These fundamentals will be put into motion in a series of drills designed to push the rudimentary skills to a new level. Also introduced at the ‘AA’ level will be puck handling. Puck handling techniques will be emphasized and key components such as blade positioning, blade angle and puck protection will be the main focus. Once again the wrist shot, flip shot and backhand will be the main focus as far as shot selection is concerned and will be tied into puck handling drills to give the player a multi-pronged attack.

Registration:

Tuesdays May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th from 5:00 – 6:00pm ($160 + HST) – TIER 2/3

Thrusday May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th from 5:00 – 6:00pm ($160 + HST)

Tuesday June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th from 5:00 – 6:00pm ($160 + HST) – TIER 2/3

Thursday June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th from 5:00 – 6:00pm ($160 + HST)

Tier 3 – AAA

The third of four progressions leads into the development of a one-timer and slap shot technique. All aspects of previous shooting clinics will be reviewed and implemented along with these new aspects of shooting. While there will be many shooting and puck handling drills which are designed to refresh and improve upon previously learned skills, the central learning focus will be slap shot and one-timer technique. Another main focus of the ‘AAA’ shooting clinic is shot accuracy. Once players have developed power and technique, the next step is to be able to place the puck in a productive area of the net. Along with accuracy specific shooting aides, the instructors will guide the player to controlling the trajectory of their shot.

Registration:

Thursdays May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th from 6:00 -  7:00pm ($160 + HST)

Thursday June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th from 6:00 – 7:00pm ($160 + HST)

Tier 4 – Professional

The final progression of shooting clinics at The Hockey Loft is a barrage of high tempo drills which are focused on pushing the envelope in skill development. These drills are designed for players who are completely competent in all the fundamental aspects of shooting and puck handling and will push the player to improve upon both technique and strength. The finer points of shooting and puck handling will be emphasized and one’s ability will be analyzed and refined to create a more efficient and productive player. This is a great way to develop technique through repetition and fatigue.

The Hockey Loft is pleased to offer 4 on 4 team training sessions at The Hockey Loft’s state of the art trainnig facility. Each 4 on 4 team will have the chance to train under instruction and supervision at The Hockey Loft. Individuals will develop their skill sets through the instruction of the qualified staff on hand. Sign up as an individual through your 4 on 4 team and you will recieve two sessions of traning at The Hockey Loft for $35 +HST.

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Tyke

Canada - June 11, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 24, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Russia – June 17, 6:00 – 7:00pm / July 2, 6:00 – 7:00pm

USA – June 18, 6:00 – 7:00pm / July 3, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Sweden – June 19, 6:00 – 7:00pm / July 3, 5:00 – 6:00pm

Novice

Canada - May 29th, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 5th, 6:00 -7:00pm

Czech - June 2nd, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 12th, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Finland - June 2nd, 5:00 – 6:00pm / June 11th, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Russia - May 28th, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 6th, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Sweden - May 30th, 7:00 – 8:00pm / June 9th, 4:00 – 5:00pm

USA – June 2nd, 4:00 – 5:00pm / June 9th, 5:00 – 6:00pm

Atom

Germany – May 23rd, 7:00 – 8:00pm / June 26th, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Canada - May 21th, 6:00 -7:00pm / June 10th, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Czech - June 4th, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 26th, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Finland – May 22nd, 8:00 – 9:00pm / June 25th, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Russia - May 23rd, 8:00 – 9:00pm / June 18th, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Slovakia - June 4th, 6:00 -7:00pm / June 25, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Sweden -  June 19th, 7:00 – 8:00pm / July 2, 7:00 – 8:00pm

USA – May 22nd, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 20th, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Peewee

Russia - May 26th, 5:00 – 6:00pm / June 5th, 8:00 – 9:00pm

Canada – May 26th, 4:00 – 5:00pm / June 16th, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Czech - June 3rd, 8:00 – 9:00pm / June 13th, 7:00 – 8:00pm

Finland - June 3rd, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 9th, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Sweden – May 26th, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 9th, 6:00 – 7:00pm

USA – May 26th, 7:00 – 8:00pm / June 12th, 8:00 – 9:00pm

Bantam

Canada – May 27th, 6:00 – 7:00pm / June 4th, 8:00 – 9:00pm

Russia – May 27th, 8:00 – 9:00pm / June 10th, 8:00 – 9:00pm

Sweden – May 30th, 8:00 – 9:00pm / June 16th, 5:00 – 6:00pm

USA – May 28, 7:00 – 8:00pm / June 6th, 8:00 – 9:00pm

Summary:

- Intense power skating (ramp and resistance trainer)

- 50 minutes of intense skating training complimented by some shooting and puck handling drills

- A cardio workout that focuses on explosive power

Time (click to register):

Mondays, May 6th, 13th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th -  from 7:00 – 8:00pm (Novice/Atom)

Wednesdays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th, 12th – from 7:00 – 8:00pm (Peewee/Bantam)

Cost: $240 + HST

Program Description:

The Hockey Loft is pleased to present Power Skating Boot Camp. This program offers an extensive power skating regimen with a focus on explosiveness and cardiovascular training. Training will take place in The Hockey Lofts state of the art facility and will incorporate training on both the ramp and the resistance trainer; both training aids are unique to and developed by The Hockey Loft.

The ramp is an inclined synthetic skating surface designed to develop explosive quick starts and overall skating speed while correcting general stride technique. Recorded at 45 feet in length and set at an 8 degree incline the ramp records the players start, mid-point and finish. This gives both the player and instructor the ability to monitor points of weakness and progression. The information of each run is recorded and saved for future reference.

The resistance trainer is a magnetically weighted resistance sled that can either be pushed or pulled to develop skating strength skating strength and skating technique. One can either push the resistance trainer by equipping horizontal bars or put on a body harness and pull the resistance trainer. The resistance trainer tracks the start time, mid-point and finish time of the player all of which is recorded and can be saved for future records and reference. Coaches teach proper fast start technique as well as practical stride correction.

Each session runs an hour in length which involves 50 minutes of explosive skating and cardio work as well as work related to other areas of skill development which will be incorporated as breaks between the skating exercises.

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

Private & Semi-Private lessons are a great opportunity for students to be coached on any and all areas that need improvement. The coaches will be there for correction with repetition, as needed and to encourage proper work ethic. We have seen a huge improvement in the players who have had private and semi-private lessons. For the lessons please allow at least 24 hours for booking and cancellation as the lessons will fill up fast.

We allow 1:1 (Private) or 2:1 (Semi-Private) student to coach ratio training. Semi-Private lessons require both players to be registered at the time of the booking.

These lessons can be booked on Wednesday’s and are subject to availability.

Cost:

$90 (+HST) per private lesson

$65 (+HST) per semi-private lesson

Elite Skills and Conditioning Workout

The focus of the The Elite Skills and Conditioning Workout is incorporating a great strength and conditioning workout into a skill development workout in The Hockey Loft’s training facility. All components of the workout are hockey oriented and designed to complement the players’ skillset.

Players will be run through a series of circuits which focus on breaking a player down physically through intense skating, medicine ball exercises and full body movements. At the same time, the player will be working through a series of skill development drills which focus on muscle memory through repetition. The proper skills training combined with muscle fatigue and repetition will engrain the proper skill technique into the player.

This workout is designed for players over the age of 12 years old who are experienced hockey players and is great for cardiovascular development, muscle development and memory as well as hockey skill development.

Schedule:

Week 1:

March 5th at 6:00 – 7:00

March 6th at 7:00 – 8:00

March 7th at 7:00 – 8:00

Week 2

March 12th at 6:00 – 7:00

March 13^th at 6:00 – 7:00

March 14^th at 8:00 – 9:00

Week 3

March 19^th at 8:00 – 9:00

March 20^th at 7:30 – 8:30

March 21^st at 7:30 – 8:30

Week 4

March 26^th at 6:00 – 7:00

March 27^th at 7:00 – 8:00

March 28^th at 8:00 – 9:00

Cost: $300 + HST

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Team Training Sessions

For more information on Team Training Sessions please contact The Loft.

Please call to book at least one week in advance. For more information and availability of Team Training please contact The Loft at (519) 621-7907 or email contact@thehockeyloft.ca

Registration & Waiver Forms

Registration Form
Team Registration Form
Release and Waiver of All Claims Form

March Madness Camp – Tyke/Novice

The Hockey Loft is proud to announce the First annual “Hockey Loft March Madness Mini Camp”

The Hockey Loft will be running a two day camp of skill specific, on ice training for the Tyke/Novice age group. These two days will on March 12th and 13th 2012, from 8:30am-10:30am on both days.

The mini camp will consist of a total of 4 hours on ice over two days and will cover a wide variety of hockey skills and game concepts.

We at the Hockey Loft take great pride in our product and will continue to provide your young hockey player with quality instruction that you have become accustomed to from the Hockey Loft staff.

What better way to start March Break than spending a few days with us!

We look forward to seeing you!

Schedule: March 12th-13th 2012

Drop off 8am
On ice: 8:30am-10:30am
Pick up: 10:45am

Cost: $140.00 plus Hst

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Summer Camp for Peewee/Bantam Ages (’98 – ’01) August 19th-23rd 2013

This program will challenge the athlete to improve their skating skills and offensive skills. Each day has 4 hours of on ice skill training, which will include a full one hour game, plus 1.25 hours of training inside the world famous Hockey Loft facility with our professional staff. This program is designed with the competitive player in mind. The Camp is about developing your overall hockey skill in a fun and safe environment.

Power Skating/Skill training/Game

The 4 hours a day of on ice training will be elite training including power skating, skill development and skill correction. This is a great way to enhance your skill development to prepare for the upcoming season, while receiving professional instruction from The Hockey Loft. We will also be dividing the camp into 2 equal teams and playing a best of 5 series during the last hour of each day, in a fun and competitive environment.

Off Ice Training

The Hockey Loft will provide 1.25 hours of off ice Hockey Loft training inside our elite facility. This will give your young player a chance to fine tune his or her individual skills while under the watchful eye of the professional Hockey Loft staff.

Camp runs from August 19th – 23rd 2013

Daily Schedule is as follows:
Drop off at 8am
On ice: 8:30-10:30am
Snack break: 10:30-10:45am
Hockey Loft training: 10:45am-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-12:30pm
On ice: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Pick up: 3:00-3:15pm

Cost: $525.00 plus HST

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Summer Camp for Atom Ages (’02 – ’03) August 12th-16th 2013

This program will challenge the athlete to improve their skating skills and offensive skills. Each day has 4 hours of on ice skill training, which will include a full one hour game, plus 1.25 hours of training inside the world famous Hockey Loft facility with our professional staff. This program is designed with the competitive player in mind. The Camp is about developing your overall hockey skill in a fun and safe environment.

Power Skating/Skill training/Game

The 4 hours a day of on ice training will be elite training including power skating, skill development and skill correction. This is a great way to enhance your skill development to prepare for the upcoming season, while receiving professional instruction from The Hockey Loft. We will also be dividing the camp into 2 equal teams and playing a best of 5 series during the last hour of each day, in a fun and competitive environment.

Off Ice Training

The Hockey Loft will provide 1.25 hours of off ice Hockey Loft training inside our elite facility. This will give your young player a chance to fine tune his or her individual skills while under the watchful eye of the professional Hockey Loft staff.

Camp runs from August 12th-16th 2013

Daily Schedule is as follows:
Drop off at 8am
On ice: 8:30-10:30am
Snack break: 10:30-10:45am
Hockey Loft training: 10:45am-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-12:30pm
On ice: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Pick up: 3:00-3:15pm

Cost: $525.00 plus HST

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Half Day Summer Camp for Tyke/Novice ages (’03 – ’05) August 6th-9th 2013

This program will challenge the athlete to improve their skating skills and offensive skills. Each day has 2 hours of on ice skill training, and 1.25 hours of training inside the world famous Hockey Loft facility with our professional staff. This program is designed with the competitive player in mind. The Camp is about developing your overall hockey skill in a fun and safe environment.

Power Skating

The two hours of on ice training will be elite training including power skating, skill development and skill correction. This is a great way to enhance your skill development to prepare for the upcoming season, while receiving professional instruction from The Hockey Loft.

Off Ice Training

The Hockey Loft will provide 1.5 hours of off ice Hockey Loft training inside our elite facility. This will give your young player a chance to fine tune his or her individual skills while under the watchful eye of the professional Hockey Loft staff.

Camp runs from August 6th-9th 2013

Daily Schedule is as follows:
Drop off at 8am
On ice : 8:30-10:30am
Snack break: 10:30-10:45am
Hockey Loft training: 10:45am-12:00pm
Pick up: 12:00-12:15pm

Cost: $350.00 plus HST

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