Junior Purple Skills Sessions (Fall/Winter)
U5 Learn to Skate
The U5 LTS program will be focused on developing the skating foundation of each individual! Balance, basic striding techniques, and fun elementary level games will be happening in this class. This class is co-ed
Birthyears
2022, 2023 and 2024 (Fall ’26). Would take beginner 2020/2021’s if needed; contact Jeremy (kavy@vhghockey.ca) if this describes your situation
Times
Wednesday’s @ 10 am (Fall ’26)
Arena
Jack Byrne Arena on Torbay Road (Fall ’26)
Cost
- $429.99 + tax (V2 membership)
- $34.78 + tax/class (Drop-in membership)
- Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Wednesday, September 9th – Opening Day (program will run for 14 weeks thereafter; note that there will be bye weeks due to events at JBA)
For all other inquiries about the U5 LTS program, please contact Jeremy at kavy@vhghockey.ca
U7 Skating Essentials (“SE”)
The U7 SE program will be focused on developing the skating foundation of each individual while incorporating different small area games to ensure the kids are having fun while learning the basics. As players progress with their skating ability, VHG will incorporate teachings through skills and drills that will include pucks. This class is co-ed
Birthyears
2020 and 2021 (Fall ’26)
Times
Monday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way, St. John’s (Fall ’26)
Cost
$449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Monday, September 14th – Opening Day (program will run for 14 weeks thereafter)
*** Class size will be capped at twenty-four (24) skaters to ensure quality instruction and low coach-to-skater ratio.
For all other inquiries about the U7 SB program, please contact Jeremy Kavanagh at kavy@vhghockey.ca
U9 Edges and Puck Touches (“ET”)
The U9 ET program will be focused on continuing the skating foundation of each individual while incorporating more dynamic edge work techniques to assist everyone in their development of players’ overall skating. As the players in the group progress with their skating ability, we will incorporate teachings through skills and drills with different edge work philosophies that will include pucks to further teach all involved how to navigate that part of the sport which is crucial to their overall development! These classes are co-ed
Birthyears
2018 and 2019 (Fall ’26)
Times
Tuesday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way (Winter ’26)
Cost
$449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Tuesday, September 8th = Opening Day (class will run for 14 weeks thereafter)
*** Class size will be capped at twenty-four (24) skaters
For any other inquiries about the U9 program, please contact Jeremy at kavy@vhghockey.ca
U9/11 Defensive Tactics (“DT”)
The U9/11 Defensive Tactics program is focused on skating, however, there will be focus on defensive tactics such as pivoting, backward skating, transitions, puck retrievals, and basic edgework. These classes are co-ed
Birthyears
2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 (Fall ’26)
Times
Wednesday’s 4-5 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena (Fall ’26)
Cost
$449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Wednesday, September 9th – Opening Day (class will run for 14 weeks thereafter)
U11 Skating and Games (SG)
The U11 Skating and Games program is focused on skating, however, there will be more dynamic edgework techniques combined with small games and hockey IQ/decision-making. These classes are co-ed
Birthyears
2016 and 2017 (Fall ’26)
Times
Wednesday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’26)
** Note ** We also have a U11 SG morning offering; contact nick@vhghockey.ca via e-mail for details on this morning offering.
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way (Fall ’26)
Cost
$449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Wednesday, September 9th – Opening Day (class will run for 14 weeks thereafter)
*** Class size will be capped at twenty-four (24) skaters
U9 Female Edges and Puck Touches (“FET”)
The U9 Female class is focused on all aspects of skating and puck skills! This class is female only
Birthyears
2018 and 2019 (Fall ’26)
Times
Thursday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena (Fall ’26)
Cost
$449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Thursday, September 10th – Opening Day (class will run for 14 weeks thereafter)
U11 Female Edges and Puck Touches
The U11 Female Edges and Touches class is focused on all aspects of skating and puck skills, but expands on concepts taught in U9 FET. Drills become more advanced in U11 FET, while keeping the foundational elements of VHG programming (superior coaching, making the work fun). This class is female only
Birthyears
2016 and 2017 (Fall ’26)
Times
Thursday’s 4-5 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way (Fall ’26)
Cost
$449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Thursday, September 10th – Opening Day (class will run for 14 weeks thereafter)
U11/13 Defensive Tactics
The U11/13 Defensive Tactics program is focused on skating, however, there will be focus on defensive tactics such as pivoting, backward skating, transitions, puck retrievals, and dynamic edgework. These classes are co-ed
Birthyears
2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (Fall ’26)
Times
Class 1 = Friday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’26)
Class 2 = Sunday’s Noon-1 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena
Class #1 = Capital Subaru Arena (Fall ’26)
Class #2 = St. Bon’s Forum (Fall ’26)
Cost
$449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
Key Dates
Class #1 = Friday, September 11th Opening Day (Fall ’26)
Class #2 = Sunday, September 13th – Opening Day (Fall ’26)
** Note that class 2 will begin @ Capital Subaru Arena and move to St. Bon’s @ Mid-October **
CBS Programming
Class #1 = U9/11 Co-ed
Date(s): Monday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena: Robert French Memorial Stadium
Cost: $449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members.members.
Class #2 = U13/15 Co-ed
Date(s): Thursday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’26)
Arena: Robert French Memorial Stadium
Cost: $449.99 + tax for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $37.39 + tax/class for drop-in members. Players can add a jersey to their membership for an additional $34.78 + tax
** CBS Programming will begin either September 7th or 14th ***