Defenceman Development Camp

Location: Nanaimo, Nic Arena
Ages: 11 – 14 yrs old
Date: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025
Ice time: 6:15 – 7:30 pm
Cost: $250.00

This camp covers all the fundamentals of starting and skating backwards to then being able to pivot from backwards to forwards at high speed. We focus on each skating technique at a pace the player can learn properly with or without the puck. Throughout the week we will talk about Gap control, Containing and Attack in all 3 zones. Three important components to being a strong and steady defenseman. We break down the responsibilities of what to do in the defensive zone, the neutral and the offensive zone giving your child the skills to succeed in this demanding position. It advances players’ abilities to the next level to allow them to flourish during their winter and spring seasons.

They start together as 1 main group working on inside and outside edges. Then I split the group into three smaller ones based on the players current skill level. Your child will work with their peers as an opportunity to build confidence in learning a new skill. This confidence creates good skating habits that lead to overall player development.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

• If you are registering more than one sibling you are eligible for a discount. Please use coupon code child2 for 2 kids in camp and child3 if you have 3 kids registered.
• If you are registering your child for multiple camps you are eligible for a discount. Please use coupon code camp2 for 2 camps and camp3 if you are registering for all three camps.

OVER 6 HOURS OF POWER SKATING AND DEFENSIVE PLAY TRAINING