VMHA Checking Clinics for U15 & U18

VMHA is pleased to offer no fee Checking Clinics for players in the U15 & U18 divisions. All skaters new to contact hockey must attend one of these sessions in order to be eligible to take part in the Representative Assessment process.

Other skaters in U15 and U18 may also register to attend a session, however registration priority will be given to those who are new to contact hockey and to those who have not already attended a checking clinic this season.

The checking clinic dates are:

Thu Aug 6th: 4:00-5:00PM (Pearkes GOLD) – $FREE
Mon Aug 17th: 6:15-7:15PM (Pearkes GOLD) – $FREE
Sat Aug 22nd: 8:00-9:00PM (Pearkes GREEN) – $FREE
Sun Aug 23rd: 11:15AM-12:45PM (Pearkes GREEN) – $FREE

You can register for a U15/U18 checking clinic here.

These on-ice sessions will help prepare skaters for contact hockey by focusing on the following areas:

understanding the purpose and intent for initiating and receiving contact
proper angling, timing, and managing space for initiating and receiving contact
body position and physical engagement techniques for initiating and receiving contact
decision-making and safety concerns to protect both players in the ‘contact’ situation

Key Information

Although there will be contact in the session, player safety is of utmost concern and players of similar size and ability will be grouped together for the drills and activities
Any player who is seen to be acting overly aggressive or recklessly will be removed from the session immediately
Registration priority for players who are new to contact hockey and registered in the Rep Assessment process
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis
No drop-in allowed – you must be registered in advance for the session
Please ensure you attend the session you are registered for as there may not be space available in another one if you miss your session and you will not be allowed to participate in the representative assessment process if you have not taken this clinic
No fee to participate