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"I found improvement within the first hour of instruction. That was impressive."







"Your Spring School worked wonders for our child. The power skating with Marie, followed by puck handling and shooting was so focused on individual skills. We are amazed with its impact on our son."








"Instructors were friendly and encouraging in their remarks and were able to correct errors very well."








"Strong balance between skill, instruction, fun and keeping interest of kids on track."






"School was very well organized administratively as well as on the ice."








"Very impressed with your school. The instructor to child ratio was great. Very well organized. I extend to you my congratulations on a school well done! Would recommend to others. Good job."








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Halifax Spring Specialty Hockey Schools
May 17 – June 4
All sessions at Centennial Arena

To maximize individual attention, every group will be limited to 22 players. This school is open to boys and girls from ages 4 – 17.

IP1 detailed schedule

This school is for players with limited or no playing experience. The majority of players would be born in 2003/04. This school is excellent for kids that have Can Skate experience. The school will focus on the basic skills of skating, puck handling, passing and shooting. Past experience points to dramatic improvement for registrants in this school.

On-ice time: 5 hours
Cost: $170.

IP2 detailed schedule

This school is for players (born in 2002) who have completed a season in IP1. The school will focus on the basic skills of skating, puck handling, passing and shooting. Past experience points to dramatic improvement for registrants in this school.

On-ice time: 5 hours
Cost: $170.

Novice Power Skating detailed schedule
Atom Power Skating detailed schedule
Pee Wee/Bantam Power Skating detailed schedule
Advanced Midget/Junior Power Skating detailed schedule

These schools will focus on quick starts, stopping, acceleration, stride lengthening, crossovers, lateral movement, backward striding, pivoting, turning and transition. Marie Bowness, a former Canadian Skating Pairs Champion, will be the primary instructor for these schools.

On-ice time: 5 hours
Cost: $170.

Novice Puckhandling & Shooting detailed schedule
Atom Puckhandling & Shooting detailed schedule
PeeWee/Bantam Puckhandling & Shooting detailed schedule

These schools will focus on puck handling at high speed, puck protection, passing, one on one situations, deking, puck control in game situations, the mechanics of shooting, shooting power, accuracy, shooting in motion, one timers, positioning, and various shot options.

On-ice time: 6 hours
Cost: $170.

Thank you for your interest in our Halifax Spring Specialty Hockey School.