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posted 06/21/2009 Parents, I am writing to you regarding the summer New England Predators program this year. Due to the economy this year and the number of players signed up to date we do not have the numbers for four teams at each level to make the program work with games as we had planned.
That being said, The New England Predators are proud to announce a change with our summer program. To prepare your player for the fall, Owner and coach of the 99 Predators AAA team, Scott Crowther and Dynamic Skating Instructor, Joe Keyes have teamed up to enforce skating and puck skills focusing primarily on edge work and proper technique. There will be other qualified staff on the ice working with the players. The program will be an hour and half of ice per week. This is what we will be offering this summer starting the week of July 20th:
· 6 (1.5 hours skills sessions)
· The practices will consist of 45 minutes of power skating and 45 minutes of skills. There will be no games.
· Skating fundamentals and stick handling/puck control/shooting skills, 25 minutes each of proper and puck skills (coach Scott Crowther) and skating instruction, (Joe Keyes) and other qualified coaches.
· Skating breakdown consists of proper body position, use of edges, opening up of the forward stride to maximize power/speed. Correct form is taught on all aspects including backwards, forward and backward crossovers, transition, stops and starts.
· Puck Skills consist of proper positioning of hands and use of blade.
· Emphasis on wrist rotation and coordination.
· Getting more familiar with the feel of the puck.
· Shooting properly with the transfer of weight from rear to front and follow through.
· For both Skating and Puck Skills, consistency and repetition correctly will equal improvement.
The schedule will be as follows starting the week of July 20th for six weeks. All skills sessions will be held at the Haverhill High School Rink. The price will be $200.00.
Monday’s (starting July 20th – August 24th)
Mites 6:00PM – 7:30PM
JV & High School Level - 7:30PM – 9:00PM
Tuesday’s (starting July 21st – August 25th)
Squirts: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
PeeWees: 7:30PM – 9:00PM
Wednesday’s – starting July 22nd – August 26th)
Bantams – 7:30PM – 9:00PM
Level TBD – 7:30PM – 9:00PM
