Winter Programs
**”NHTC will offer a FULL refund or switch to a different class if there are any scheduling conflicts with MINOR hockey.**
PRESCHOOL LEARN TO SKATE
This mid-week Preschool program teaches the fundamentals of skating in a positive and encouraging environment. The skills learned throughout the program will provide skaters with the basic skills and techniques to continue into Hockey, Ringette, or Skating for Recreation.
Our Preschool Learn to Skate class runs at a comparable time of Sportsplex and Excellent Ice. Drop your older children off at school and come straight to the rink with your preschoolers for Learn to Skate class! Parents may join their beginners on the ice, until independence is obtained. Parents must wear a helmet. Limited class sizes due to Covid-19. For ages 2-5.
CSA approved Helmets, Skates & Warm Knitted Gloves are required. HELMET AND/OR SKATE RENTALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Skaters will need to bring their own skates, helmets, and warm gloves.
10 Weeks – $215.00
| Day | Date | Time |
| Monday | January 4-March 8 | 9:15-9:45 am |
| Tuesday | January 5-March 9 | 9:15-9:45 am |
| Wednesday | January 6-March 10 | 9:15-9:45 am |
| Thursday | January 7-March 11 | 9:15-9:45 am |
| Friday | January 8-March 12 | 9:15-9:45 am |
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday with Marcie Munro
Thursday/Friday with Courtenay Falk
LEARN TO SKATE
This program teaches the fundamentals of skating in a positive and encouraging environment. The skills learned throughout the program will provide skaters with the basic skills and techniques to continue into Hockey, Ringette, or Skating for Recreation.
Players will be evaluated and placed in groups according to skill level, from Beginner to Advanced. During these sessions, players may be moved as they advance. Parents may join their beginners on the ice, until independence is obtained. Parents must wear a helmet. Limited class sizes due to Covid-19. For ages 3 and older.
CSA approved Helmets, Skates & Warm Knitted Gloves are required. HELMET AND/OR SKATE RENTALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Skaters will need to bring their own skates, helmets, and warm gloves.
10 Weeks – $215.00
BEGINNER
| Day | Date | Time |
| Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 12:00-12:30 pm |
| FULL Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 10:30-11:00 am |
| NEW Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 4:00-4:30 pm |
LEVEL 1/2
| Day | Date | Time |
| Monday | January 4-March 8 | 9:45-10:15 am |
| Tuesday | January 5-March 9 | 9:45-10:15 am |
| Wednesday | January 6-March 10 | 9:45-10:15 am |
| Wednesday | January 6-March 10 | 3:15-3:45 pm |
| Thursday | January 7-March 11 | 9:45-10:15 am |
| Friday | January 8-March 12 | 9:45-10:15 am |
| FULL Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 12:30-1:00 pm |
| FULL Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 11:00-11:30 am |
| NEW Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 4:30-5:00 pm |
LEVEL 3/4
| Day | Date | Time |
| Monday | January 4-March 8 | 10:15-10:45 am |
| Tuesday | January 5-March 9 | 10:15-10:45 am |
| Wednesday | January 6-March 10 | 10:15-10:45 am |
| Wednesday | January 6-March 10 | 3:45-4:15 pm |
| Thursday | January 7-March 11 | 10:15-10:45 am |
| Friday | January 8-March 12 | 10:15-10:45 am |
| Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 1:00-1:30 pm |
| Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 11:30 am-12:00 pm |
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday with Marcie Munro, Thursday/Friday with Courtenay Falk, Sunday with Kelsey Firkus
INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY
with Shawn Boone
This program is for players who can already skate or have graduated from our “Learn to Skate” program. It is designed to teach a combination of skating, puck control, and teamwork as an introduction to hockey.
Players will be evaluated and placed in groups according to skill level. Players may be moved as they advance. For ages 3 and older.
Full Hockey Gear is Required. HELMET AND/OR SKATE RENTALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
10 Weeks – $325.00
| Day | Date | Time |
| Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 9:00-9:45 am |
| Wednesday | January 6-March 10 | 4:15-5:00 pm |
EDGE, POWER, & STRIDE FOUNDATIONS
This program is designed to improve and enhance a strong skating foundation. Important dynamics are taught as well as balance, strides, crossovers, stops, starts, and acceleration techniques.
10 Weeks – $325.00
| Day | Date | Time |
| Monday | January 4-March 8 | 10:45-11:30 am |
| Tuesday | January 5-March 9 | 10:45-11:30 am |
| Wednesday | January 6-March 10 | 10:45-11:30 am |
| Thursday | January 7-March 11 | 10:45-11:30 am |
| Friday | January 8-March 12 | 10:45-11:30 am |
| Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 1:30-2:15 pm |
| Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 9:45-10:30 am |
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday with Marcie Munro, Thursday/Friday with Courtenay Falk, Sunday with Kelsey Firkus
Shoot to Score
with Robin Trainor
This program is designed for players 8-11 yrs to hone the skills required to become an accurate and proficient shooter while building a player’s confidence to maintain and control the puck in every situation.
10 Weeks – $395.00
| Day | Date | Time |
| Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 6:45-7:45 pm |
HIGH PERFORMANCE POWER SKATING
with Ryan Carignan
Ryan is the lead instructor and founder of Ryan Carignan Hockey Development. This power skating class is a high energy class with a focus on proper technique and repetitions. Skaters will get lots of reps and correction during the power skating class. Each class will have a ratio of 1 coach to every 7 skaters. During the skates Coach Ryan will be focusing on all aspects of skating including stride, balance, edges, crossovers, tight turns, backwards, explosive power, agility, pivots, and stick placement. Max of 12 skaters.
10 Weeks – $495.00
| FULL H2-H3 (Ages 6-7) | Thursday | January 7-March 11 | 4:00-5:00 pm |
| H3-H4 (Ages 7-8) | Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 8:00-9:00 am |
| FULL H4-Atom (Ages 9+) | Friday | January 8-March 12 | 4:00-5:00 pm |
| FULL H4-Atom (Ages 9+) | Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 3:45-4:45 pm |
HIGH PERFORMANCE HOCKEY SKILLS
with Ryan Carignan
Ryan is the lead instructor and founder of Ryan Carignan Hockey Development. This skills class is a high energy class with a focus on skating, puck control, and shooting. The class will include a variety of different skills with a focus on proper skating technique. This class is designed for hockey players that are confident in their skating ability. This class will use on ice manipulatives (attack triangles) and shooting blockers. Each class will have a ratio of 1 coach to every 7 skaters. During the skates Coach Ryan will be focusing on skating, puck control, shooting, puck protection, passing, receiving a pass, deking, and compete drills. Max of 12 skaters.
10 Weeks – $495.00
| FULL H2-H3 | Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 2:45-3:45 pm |
| FULL H4-Atom | Monday | January 4-March 8 | 4:00-5:00 pm |
| Atom | Saturday | January 9-March 13 | 4:45-5:45 pm |
HIGH PERFORMANCE 3-ON-3 HOCKEY
with Ryan Carignan
These sessions are for players who are or have been attending our HP Development Programs. Player’s are being given the opportunity to play competitive and fun 3-on-3 hockey with other players of similar skill level.
10 Weeks – $395.00
| H2 | Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 12:00-1:00 pm |
| FULL H3 | Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 1:00-2:00 pm |
| Atom | Sunday | January 10-March 14 | 2:00-3:00 pm |