Pathways
Pathway 1
Players, new to hockey start at the O'Brien Icehouse Hockey academy.
Offered courses:
YOUTH INTRO TO HOCKEY
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For those who have never skated before OR have little or no hockey experience
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Ages 6 +
Youth under the age of 6 will have to attend one term of skate school before joining hockey academy
MIGHTY MITES
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Cross ice games for ages 12 and under
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4 vs 4 hockey (can be described as ‘pond hockey’)
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A setting where kids can advance and evolve their overall skill set while having heaps of fun
4 sets of junior goalie equipment are available and players can take turn in goal if wish to give it a go.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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Caters to ages under 16
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For those who have mastered the skills in the Youth Intro program
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Each week the kids will be working specific skills to help them develop into better all- around hockey players
More information and bookings click here
Pathway 2
Players, that have played hockey before, will have the opportunity to participate in grading sessions with the team.
Season 2024 grading sessions are
Monday the 25/03/2024
U11/U13 7:30pm to 8:30pm
U15/U17 8:45pm to 9:45pm
Wednesday the 3/4/2024
U11/U13 7:30pm to 8:30pm
U15/U17 8:45pm to 9:45pm
Wednesday the 10/4/2024
U11/U13 7:30pm to 8:30pm
U15/U17 8:45pm to 9:45pm
To stay informed about upcoming dates, follow us on Instagram or Facebook or send us an inquiry via the contact page, so we can add you to our mailing list.
Supplemetary Classes, run by the O'Brien Icehouse
PUCK CONTROL
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Players work on puck control through diverse exercises
POWER SKATING
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Skill orientated class
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All skill levels however,
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Players should have at least completed one term of the Youth Intro class
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Aimed at improving power, to
make you faster, more balanced, and confident
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Execute drills at your own pace and step up to each challenging skating drill
SNIPERS ALLEY
The Alley is designed for players who are serious about taking their shooting to the next level. In these sessions, players will receive instruction on proper technique and quality high intense shooting repetitions. The goal is to enhance the
forehand wrist shot, back hand shot, snapshot, and the most loved “slap shot”. Classes are limited to 2 shooters per hour, maximizing shooting time, whilst allowing sufficient rest time between shooting sets.
OFF-ICE CONDITIONING
This course will cover a range of hockey specific off-ice training techniques and principals, helping players develop knowledge that will enhance
on-ice weaknesses. Become faster, stronger, and more stable skater, which will allow faster progress on your hockey journey.
for more information click here.
or send an email to hockeyacademy@obrienicehouse. com.au
Pathway after Junior Hockey
to be added shortly