Checking Clinic

Clinic Overview

• Cost: $175 per skater
• Dates: Checking Clinic #1 (March 24th, 25th, 26th) / Checking Clinic #2 (April 21st, 22nd, 23rd)
• Age Group: 2013 & 2014 birth years
• Group Size: Limited to 24 skaters (to ensure quality instruction and reps)
• Ice Time: 3 total hours of on-ice training
• Classroom: 1 video & chalk-talk session

What Players Will Learn

• Proper checking posture and body positioning
• Angling techniques to separate opponents from the puck
• How to give and receive contact safely
• Stick positioning and balance through contact
• Puck protection along the boards
• Checking in motion vs. stationary contact
• Understanding when to finish a check and when not to
• Confidence building for first-year Bantam physical play

On-Ice Structure

• Progressive skill development (no throwing kids into full contact)
• Station-based drills for maximum reps
• Small-area games emphasizing body positioning and puck battles
• Controlled contact situations that mirror game play

Video / Classroom Session

• Video breakdown of proper and improper checking examples
• NHL / high-level youth clips to reinforce concepts
• Discussion on rules, safety, and expectations at the Bantam level
• Q&A with players to reinforce hockey IQ and decision-making