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Winter 2026

Development Program
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Our progressive development program is meticulously designed to nurture skill development week by week, catering to players of all levels. Tailored for hockey and ringette athletes, this program promotes continuous growth and mastery of the game, equipping participants to excel both on and off the ice.

​Note: Winter sessions will begin the week of January 12, 2026. There will be no sessions from February 16 to 20, 2026.
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Mon|Wed

Novice U7/U9​
Focus on developing power-skating techniques: stride, balance, edgework and skating with a puck/ring.

Jan 12 to Mar 11
Omit: Feb 16 & 18
Mon/Wed, 
4:15
–5 p.m.
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Strathcona Olympiette Centre
​$450 (8 weeks/16 sessions)​

Intermediate ​U11/U13​​ 
This program further develops power skating techniques, including proper stride, balance, edgework, puck control and shooting, with a special focus on building a strong foundation for backward skating.

Jan 12 to Mar 11
Omit: Feb 16 & 18
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Mon/Wed, 5–5:45 p.m.
​$450 (8 weeks/16 sessions)​
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Tue|Thu

Novice U9/U11 
Enhance forward and backward skating, edgework, and puck/ring handling. Focus on passing, shooting, quick starts and improving foot speed.

Jan 13 to Mar 12
Omit: Feb 17 & 19
Tue/Thu, 4:15–5 p.m.
​$450 (8 weeks/16 sessions)​​

Advanced U13/U15 
Tailored for competitive players, this high-intensity program hones advanced skating, shooting, and body-checking techniques to elevate performance.​
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Jan 13 to Mar 12
Omit: Feb 17 & 19
Tue/Thu, 5–5:45 p.m.

​$450 (8 weeks/16 sessions)​
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Fridays

Beginner U5/U7
Concentrate on developing basic individual power skating skills, including proper stride, balance, edgework and overall skating techniques. Participants must be able to skate independently without assistance.​

Jan 16 to Mar 13
Omit: Feb 20
Fridays, 4:15–5 p.m.
Strathcona Olympiette Centre
$195 (8 sessions)

Novice U7/U9/U11 
Emphasize the individual development of foundational power-skating techniques, such as proper stride, balance, edgework, and skating with a puck or ring.

Jan 16 to Mar 13
Omit: Feb 20
Fridays, 5–5:45 p.m.
Strathcona Olympiette Centre
$195 (8 sessions)

Spring 2026 

Our progressive program enhances skill development each week, ensuring maximum individual growth throughout the off-season. 
U7/U9 Spring
Millennium Place
Tuesdays 
(8 sessions)
May 5: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
May 12: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
May 19: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
May 26: 
4:30–5:30 p.m.
​Jun 2: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Jun 9: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Jun 16: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Jun 23: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
$450, Maximum 14 participants
U11/U13 Spring 
Millennium Place
Wednesdays (8 sessions)
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
4:00–5:00 p.m.
$450, ​
Maximum 14 participants

U15/U18 Spring
Millennium Place
Thursdays (8 sessions)

May 7, 14, 21, 28
6:15
–7:15 p.m.
Jun 4: 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Jun 11: 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Jun 18: 5:15
–6:15 p.m.
​Jul 25: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
$450, 
Maximum 14 participants

Summer 2026

Maximize your off-season development with 8 hours of full-ice training in small group sessions (limited to 14 skaters). Sharpen your skills in an elite training environment!

SUMMER SESSION 1 
8 sessions
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U7/U9 
July 20–23, 2:45
–3:45 p.m.
Jul 27–30, 3:15
–4:15 p.m.
Millennium Place
$395, Maximum 14 participants
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U11/U13/U15 
July 20–23, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Jul 27–30, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Millennium Place
$395, Maximum 14 participants

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SUMMER SESSION 2
8 sessions
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U9/U11
Aug 4–7, 2:30–3:30 p.m. 
Aug 10–13, 2:15–3:15 p.m.
Millennium Place
​$395, Maximum 14 participants
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U13/U15/U16 
Aug 4–7, 3:45–4:45 p.m. 
Aug 10–13, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Millennium Place
$395, Maximum 14 participants

Preseason 2026 

Gain confidence and prepare for the upcoming season.

U7/U9 Hockey & Ringette
Glen Allan Recreation Complex:
​Aug 11, 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Aug 12, 6:00
–7:00 p.m.
Millennium Place:
Aug 13, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Aug 18, 5:45
–6:45 p.m.
Aug 19, 7:00
–8:00 p.m.
Aug 20, 5:45
–6:45 p.m​.
Aug 21, 4:45
–5:45 p.m.
$220 
(7 sessions)
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U11/U13 Hockey & Ringette 
Glen Allan Recreation Complex:
Aug 11, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Aug 12, 7:15
–8:15 p.m.
Millennium Place:
Aug 13, 7:15
–8:15 p.m.
Aug 18 7:00
–8:00 p.m.
Aug 19, 8:15
–9:15 p.m. 
Aug 20, 7
:00
–8:00 p.m.​
Aug 21, 6:00
–7:00 p.m. 
$220 (7 sessions)


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Past Programs
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Fall 2025 

Our progressive program is specifically designed to build on the players' skills weekly and throughout the levels. Open to hockey and ringette players.

​Note: Sessions will begin after Thanksgiving Day and there will be no skates on Halloween or during the fall break. 
Mon|Wed

U7/U9​
Focus on individual development of power skating techniques, proper stride, balance, edge work and skating with a puck/ring. 

Oct 15 to Dec 8
Omit: Nov 10, 12
Mon/Wed, 
4:15
–5 p.m.
​
Strathcona Olympiette Centre
​$375 (14 sessions)​

​U11/U13​​ 
Further development of power skating techniques, proper stride, balance, edge work, puck control, and shooting. This group will focus on building the foundation of backward skating.​

Oct 15 to Dec 8
Omit: Nov 10, 12
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Mon/Wed, 5–5:45 p.m.
$375 (14 sessions)​

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Tue|Thu

U9/U11
Advancing forward and backward skating skills and edges, while puck/ring handling, passing and shooting. Progressing quick starts and foot speed.

Oct 14 to Dec 4
Omit: Nov 11, 13
Tue/Thu, 4:15–5 p.m.

$375 (14 sessions)​ ​

U13/U15 
This program is designed for competitive hockey players. High-intensity skating, shooting and body contact.
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Oct 14 to Dec 4
Omit: Nov 11, 13
Tue/Thu, 5–5:45 p.m.

$375 (14 sessions)​
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Fridays

BEGINNER:
Parent & Child 2Y+
 

This program is for children with little or no skating experience. 
They will learn how to stand up and skate across the ice, as well as how to stop. A parent or person 14 or older is required to be on the ice with your child. 


Oct 17 to Dec 12
Omit: Oct 31, Nov 14

Fridays, 4:15–4:45 p.m.
Strathcona Olympiette Centre

$90 (7 sessions)

U7/U9/U11 
Focus on individual development of basic power skating techniques, proper stride, balance, edge work, and skating with a puck/ring. 

Oct 17 to Dec 12
Omit: Oct 31, Nov 14

Fridays, 4:45–5:30 p.m.
Strathcona Olympiette Centre
$195 (7 sessions)
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