Heath Dennison Power Skating & Hockey School programs provides the athlete to develop the proper skating fundamentals and puck handling skills required to play ice hockey. Most importantly though they will be in an safe healthy environment learning and gaining confidence to become a confident hockey player.
In hockey, power skating helps the player maximize their speed and mobility, which are critical for both offensive and defensive play. We emphasize proper body positioning, balance and power generated through efficient movement and effective use of edges.
Whether your player is looking to take the next step competitively or is just getting started with the sport, we will get them ready. Our acclaimed school on central Vancouver Island will build a skating foundation that lasts a lifetime.
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Get the competitive edge for your youth hockey player
Heath Dennison Power Skating & Hockey School programs provides the athlete to develop the proper skating fundamentals and puck handling skills required to play ice hockey. Most importantly though they will be in an safe healthy environment learning and gaining confidence to become a confident hockey player.
In hockey, power skating helps the player maximize their speed and mobility, which are critical for both offensive and defensive play. We emphasize proper body positioning, balance and power generated through efficient movement and effective use of edges.
Whether your player is looking to take the next step competitively or is just getting started with the sport, we will get them ready. Our acclaimed school on central Vancouver Island will build a skating foundation that lasts a lifetime.
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HOCKEY SUMMER CAMPS 2026
SKILLS & DRILLS, POWER SKATING & DEFENCEMAN CAMPS
Each summer players come to Nanaimo & Parksville BC, for 5 day camps, to receive skating and hockey skills training from one of Canada’s top instructors. Heath Dennison is a former standout BC Junior hockey player. He personally supervises all camps and has over 29 years of experience and has taught thousands of hockey players become stronger, faster skaters and more efficient athletes.
PARKSVILLE & NANAIMO NEW SUMMER CAMP DATES
- Nanaimo, Defense Man Camp July 27 – 31
- Parksville, Power Skating Camp August 10 – 14
- Parksville, Skills & Drills Camp August 17 – 21
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Off-Ice Training with Rollerblades (1 – 1)
Off-ice training with rollerblades simulates ice skating by challenging balance and activating muscles for better on-ice performance. This allows you to work on edges, crossovers, turns and long strides. It will give your player the essential tools for optimal skating performance and help your child advance their game to the next level.
Location: Departure Bay sports court
Time: Weekday after 4 pm
Fee:$75.00 1 session
Player will need roller blades, gloves, stick and helmet is optional
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SPRING ON ICE LESSONS
I am in the process of working again with Nanaimo Minor hockey offering lessons in the evenings. I will update the website once I get confirmation from them. For now enjoy the outdoors.
Private Lessons
One-on-one sessions give your child the benefit of personal coaching in skating technique.
Fee: $75 per session plus travel costs ($0.50/km) plus Ice fees.
Semi-private lesson (maximum 6 students)
Your child will work on individual skills while in a small group with an instructor offering personal assistance. Group drills can motivate and challenge your child.
Fee: $75.00 per session plus travel costs ($0.50/km) plus Ice fees.
Team lesson (maximum 18 students)
Team lessons
Options 1:
I run the practice with the help of the coaches and focus on power skating (25 mins) and puck skill that help develop the strength of the entire team.
Fee: $100.00 per session plus travel costs ($0.50/km).
Option 2:
The head coach and I come up with a practice plan were I work with a small group during the team practice.
Fee: $75.00 per session plus travel costs ($0.50/km).
Booking lessons
If you’d like to arrange a private, semi-private or team lesson, please Contact us
CONTACT HEATH 250 756 5896
TEAM LESSONS
Semi-private lesson (maximum 6 students)
In a small group with me working your child will benefit from the personal assistance in becoming a stronger skater. Small group drills can motivate and challenge your child.
My fee: $100/hr. plus travel costs ($0.50/km) plus Ice fees.
Team lesson
Team lessons I will run the practice with the team coaches on the ice for help. I will mostly focus on the player’s skating development in the lesson. Once I explain the drill to the players I expect the coaches to work in small groups to teach what I am trying teach the athlete’s.
My fee: $125/hr plus travel costs ($0.50/km) plus Ice fees.
CONTACT HEATH 250 756 5896
Fun drills, personal assistance build skating skills
Fun drills, personal assistance build skating skills
We emphasize personal assistance, player to coach ratio is 4-1 and participants are grouped by their own abilities. Your player gets the one-on-one attention needed to turn skating into a competitive advantage. We combine highly effective on-ice training and athletic off-ice activities with a large dose of fun. Your players will smile as their skills grow.
School owner and head instructor Heath Dennison is a former standout hockey player. (His B.C. Junior Hockey League team retired his jersey.) He personally supervises all camps. He has over 28 years of experience and has helped thousands of kids become stronger, faster skaters. Many of them have gone on to have a successful hockey career.
The Defense man camp focuses on all 3 zones on the ice. We talk about GAP, HINGE, CONTAIN & ATTACK. Words that are very important to understand in this position. We spend alot of time working on the skating skills needed to excel at this position, backwards skating, cross-overs, pivots and tight turns.
We also offer private or small group skating lessons.
“Jake and Eli really enjoyed the camp this year. Both felt that they made improvements in their skating and puck handling. Overall, I thought the camp was great! I really liked the low player – instructor ratio … that makes a big difference. My kids had fun and in the end, that’s a huge factor in player development.”
– Brian H.
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