DEFENCE CAMPS
KELOWNA DEFENCE CAMPS LED BY FORMER NHL DEFENCEMAN JOSH GORGES
PENTICTON DEFENCE CAMPS LED BY FORMER NHL DEFENCEMAN ROBERT DIRK
The focus of this camp, both on and off the ice, is to teach players the individual skills and tactics required to become a better defensive player and defenceman. A valuable skill-set in today’s game for both a forward and defenceman.
This camp provides all players (Forwards and Defence), aged 10-15, the opportunity to improve the defensive side of their game, while enhancing skating agility, mobility, puck management and checking skills under the professional instruction of former NHL defenceman Josh Gorges (Kelowna) or former NHL defenceman Robert Dirk (Penticton).
Throughout the week, we will cover the following:
Defensive Zone
- Angling skills
- Shot blocking
- Break outs
- Pinning
- Boxing out
Neutral Zone
- Transition play
- Transitional skating – agility and lateral movement
- Gap control
Offensive Zone
- Shooting skills, shot selection
- Blue line utilization
- Decision making and hockey IQ
2.5 hours of Daily Ice Time | Hockey Specific Dryland including Strength & Cardio Training | Off-Ice Puck Skills Training | 7:1 player to instructor ratio | Written evaluation and feedback
Early Bird Discount does not apply for this camp.
| Session | Birth Years | Start Date | End Date | Fee (CDN) | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 2008-2010 | 07/06/2020 | 07/10/2020 | $900 | |
| Session 2 | 2004-2007 | 07/13/2020 | 07/17/2020 | $900 | |
| Session 4 | 2008-2010 | 07/27/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $900 | |
| Session 5 | 2005-2007 | 08/03/2020 | 08/07/2020 | $900 |
| Session | Birth Years | Start Date | End Date | Fee (CDN) | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 2008-2010 | 07/27/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $900 | |
| Session 2 | 2004-2007 | 08/03/2020 | 08/07/2020 | $900 | |
| Session 3 | 2004-2007 | 08/10/2020 | 08/14/2020 | $900 |
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During my three years in Penticton, OHA was influential in my growth as a student, an athlete, and most importantly a person. Their overwhelming support made the city feel like home and the community feel like family. It was truly a first class experience, in an elite program that has prepared me for my time in university and any future endeavors."