2008 ALASKA
GIRLS’ HIGH PERFORMANCE HOCKEY CAMPS
Fairbanks May 17-20 * Anchorage May 23-26
Information Link (pdf document)
5/12- Spots are available in both camps. At this time please email elitecamps@winter-hawks.org with your intention to participate, and you can register 1 hour before the first session at the rink.
Both the Anchorage and Fairbanks camps have room. Additional information sessions will be added to each program. We will accept registrations an hour before the first skate on the first day of each camp, but request you email us to let us know your intent as we limit the number of skaters, and need to bring up supplies for the right number of players- see you soon, thanks!
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“The best summer hockey camp I have ever attended. I have never experienced such an improvement in my skills and knowledge of the game happen in a camp… and I’ve never had more fun! |
Simply the best!!”
Hilary K., 2005 NAHA Camp participant |
Why Choose NAHA Camps? |
This camp is all about teaching the most important and usually least taught skill of all, THINKING THE GAME.
We have brought together coaches that all believe— |
“You can teach hockey sense.” |
Using small games to provide numerous repetitions,
players will learn winning personal and team tactics in
both offensive and defensive situations.
Here are some of the concepts we focus on as our
Points of Emphasis:
Overspeed Training: We stress Working out of your Comfort Zone, with and without the puck.
Skill Development: Work on fundamental skills and Position-Specific skill training.
Puck Possession: How and When to possess the puck, and make good decisions with it.
Puck Support: How to Support the puck, in all three zones, offensively and defensively.
The Team Game: How puck support and using the width and depth of the ice benefits the team.
Players will start each day with a series of skill drills to enhance their abilities in the tactical games played each day. Good fundamental skills are required- if you have questions, please inquire.
Concepts and tactics learned through small games and small area skills will be reinforced, enhanced and challenged with 4v4 full ice games.
INFORMATION
These camps are not learn-to-skate/play camps. Both camps are open to players grade 7 and older with sufficient skill level to play competitive hockey. These camps are for players with good fundamental skills interested in enhancing skills and game sense through immersion in our teaching format. Limited enrollment.
Both camps are day camps.
Hockey & Off-ice program
Hockey: Minimum 4 hours of ice per day, including full ice scrimmages to test player’s knowledge and progress.
Off-ice presentation: Round-table on Opportunities for Girls/Women in Hockey- a chance to get your questions answered about recruiting, the process, HS and college options.
Fees: Fairbanks: $325 Anchorage: $325; $200 deposit required, $balance 30 days before camp start date.
More information
Information will be added and updated regularly on our website:
http://www.winter-hawks.org/Camps/Alaska.htm
Questions: elitecamps@winter-hawks.org
Directors:
Bill Driscoll, Director, North American Hockey Academy:
billdris@winter-hawks.org
Staff:
Joe Milan, former coach Williams College, Breakout Hockey; NAHA
Candace Boyles, Niagara University
To be announced
Olympian Chanda Gunn at the Anchorage camp.
Registration
A registration form will be posted soon.
Schedules
10-noon and 1-3PM each day
Anchorage: Ben Boeke Arena
Fairbanks: Polar Ice
Our trip to Alaska for our camps is special because of the great people, including our hosts in Anchorage and Fairbanks, and our many friends who we reunite with each year. Ginny Berg '06 and her dad Randy, proprietor of Rod 'n Real Charters, shared some time with us on the Kenai.
