Preseason Clinics
Develop your hockey skills this fall with one of our preseason hockey training clinics!
Clinics offered in September 2024
Registration begins August 8, 2024!
Give yourself the edge!
Get your game legs back this fall!
Our preseason hockey training is the perfect opportunity for players to sharpen their skills before the fall season, so that they’re ready to take their game to the next level!
Classes offered in September 2024
Working all angles
Our specialized hockey classes target a variety of skills to develop well-rounded players! These clinics offer players specific training including power skating, stick handling and shooting.
Designed for all skills
We have classes targeting different experience levels, from those new to organized hockey to advanced players looking for an edge in the fall.
Experienced instructors
Coach Sean has over a decade of teaching experience at Excellent Ice, and his dedication to teaching kids means all players will get the support they need!
Our team of instructors help all skaters and players reach their training goals.
Our classes
Find the right class for you!
Click on the class descriptions below to find the class that best meets your needs.
September 2024 program
These evening clinics specifically target different aspects of a player’s game. Now is a great time to get your game legs back before the fall season begins!
This three-week program is designed to improve and enhance a player’s skating and puck-handling skills.
All important skating dynamics are taught, including balance, backward skating, crossovers, edge control and acceleration techniques.
The program will also focus on maintaining speed and agility while in control of the puck.
Players will develop a more explosive and powerful stride, learn how to use their edges to generate speed, and improve transitional skating including forward and backward pivots. Improving speed with the puck will also be a focus.
Class options available for ages 5 to 13.
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate level 3 passed or equivalent* required to register for this class.
(* e.g. Total Hockey class, current player in a hockey association, etc.)
Here is what players can expect to work on in this intensive three-week program:
Shooting: Focus on proper hand placement, weight transfer and follow-through to improve power and accuracy. Wrist shots, snap shots, slap shots backhands and one-timers will be covered.
Stickhandling: Focus on wrist roll, hand extension, and flexibility in order to improve and enhance skills such as; toe drags, fakes, and puck protection.
Class options available for ages 8 to 13.
This class is not intended for beginners.
Prerequisite: Total Hockey class or equivalent, or current player in a hockey association mandatory.
This comprehensive program is designed to improve all aspects of a player’s game.
Players receive progressive instruction of the important skills and fundamentals of hockey, including skating, puck control, shooting, offensive plays and conditioning.
Instruction is tailored to players at all levels of development.
Class options available for ages 7 to 13.
Beginner/Intermediate
This class is aimed at experienced skaters who want to get started in hockey.
Players registered in this class should already know how to push and glide comfortably, stop, skate backwards, turn, and above all, want to develop new skills!
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate Level 2 passed and their instructor’s recommendation or equivalent required to register for this class.
This program is designed to introduce children from the ages of 4 to 6 to hockey.
Players receive progressive instruction in the important skills and fundamentals of hockey in an easy-to-learn game-based format, while having lots of fun!
Instruction is aimed at experienced skaters who are ready to move onto the next challenge!
Please note this program is designed for children who are already comfortably pushing and gliding on the ice and have basic stopping abilities. This is not intended for beginners who have little or no skating experience.
Beginner
This class is aimed at experienced skaters who want to get started in hockey.
Players registered in this class should already know how to push and glide comfortably, stop, skate backwards, turn, and above all, want to develop new skills!
Prerequisite: Learn to Skate Level 2 passed and their instructor’s recommendation or equivalent required to register for this class.
Intermediate
This class is for more advanced players who are already at ease with hockey basics and want to push their skills to the next level.
Participants in this class should have already completed the Beginner/Intermediate class or equivalent, or already play in an organized hockey league and want to complement their training.
Prerequisite: Tots Hockey Beginner passed and their instructor’s recommendation or equivalent required to register for this class.
Please contact us by email at lori@excellentice-kirkland.com or by phone at 514-695-4368 for more information if you are interested in registering for specific dates instead of committing to the full three weeks of your program.
Preseason 2024
Class Schedule
🗓 Check out our full schedule here to view all available classes.
🔍 You can then filter options by looking for “Fall 2024 Pre-Season Clinic”.
Listed class fees include all taxes.
REGISTER ONLINE
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Visit our registration portal to register for any of our classes.
If you have any questions about how to register online, we would be happy to help!
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Required equipment
What you need for your classes
HOCKEY CLASSES
Full hockey equipment required for all participants
Including helmet with full face protection, gloves, neck guard and jock/jill strap
Learn more about choosing your equipment by reading this article on our blog!
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Registration Waiver
You must accept the terms of the waiver when registering online to complete purchases.
You can also download the form here and email it to lori@excellentice-kirkland .com
Please read carefully
By completing your registration, you assume the responsibility of ensuring you respect safety and social distancing protocols issued by the government of Quebec and Excellent Ice Kirkland. If you have any illness symptoms, you cannot attend your activity. Excellent Ice Kirkland is under no obligation to offer refunds or credits for missed classes.
All players are responsible for ensuring that they follow the safety guidelines put into place by Excellent Ice Kirkland. Each player is responsible for following the facility rules. Failure to comply with these directives will result in the immediate removal from the facility.
All participants (including coaches and instructors) must always wear a CSA approved hockey helmet and skates on the ice. Contracts must be signed prior to ice times.
By registering in our program, you assume the risks associated with participation in sporting activities and waive the right to claim damages from Excellent Ice.
Persons using these facilities do so at their own risk. The owner and operator of these facilities, EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its directors and employees shall not be responsible for any loss or injury occurring in connection with the usage of these facilities. The users agree to waive and release EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its lessees, directors, and employees from all claims for loss or injury however caused that may occur while using these facilities, including claims for loss and injury that may be caused or contributed to by the negligence of EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its lessees, directors, or employees.
The signed assumes all risk of personal injury or damage that may result in my participation. They hereby waive any claims to which they may become entitled for injury or damages and release EXCELLENT ICE (KIRKLAND) PRO LTD., its directors, owners, organizers and all staff or employees of any liability for injury or damage which they may sustain while participating.