Junior Purple Skills Sessions (Fall/Winter)
U7 Skating Basics (“SB”)
The U7 SB 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
2019 and 2020 (Fall ’25)
Times
3-4 pm Monday’s (Fall ’25)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way, St. John’s (Fall ’25)
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Monday, September 8th – Opening Day
TBD – Final Day (barring make-up sessions due to weather etc)
*** 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 Skating Basics Plus (“SB+”)
The U9 SB+ 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 is co-ed
Birthyears
2017 and 2018 (Fall ’25)
Times
3-4 pm Tuesday’s (Fall ’25) Class #1
3-4 pm Thursday’s (Fall ’25) Class #2
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way (Fall ’25) for Class #1
DF Barnes Arena on Pennywell Road for Class #2
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Tuesday, September 9th/Thursday, September 11th – Opening Day
TBD – Final Day
*** 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
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
2015 and 2016 (Fall ’25)
Times
3-4 pm Wednesday’s (Fall ’25)
** Note ** We also have a U11 SG morning offering; contact ap@vhghockey.ca via e-mail for details on this morning offering.
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way (Fall ’25)
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Wednesday, September 10th – Opening Day
TBD – Final Day
*** Class size will be capped at twenty-four (24) skaters
U11 SniperSkills (SS)
The U11 SniperSkills program is focused on all things puck skills! Shooting, passing/receiving, puck-handling aka dangling.. it’s all here! These classes are co-ed
Birthyears
2015 and 2016 (Fall ’25)
Times
3-4 pm Monday’s (Fall ’25)
** Note ** We also have a U11 SG morning offering; contact ap@vhghockey.ca via e-mail for details on this morning offering.
Arena
Capital Mitsubishi Centre (Twin Rinks) on Blackler Avenue (Fall ’25)
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Monday, September 8th – Opening Day
TBD – Final Day
*** Class size will be capped at eighteen (18) skaters
U13 SniperSkills (SS)
The U13 SniperSkills program is focused on all things puck skills! Shooting, passing/receiving, puck-handling aka dangling.. it’s all here! These classes are co-ed
Birthyears
2013 and 2014 (Fall ’25)
Times
3-4 pm Wednesday’s (Fall ’25)
Arena
Capital Mitsubishi Centre (Twin Rinks) on Blackler Avenue (Fall ’25)
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Wednesday, September 10th – Opening Day
TBD – Final Day
*** Class size will be capped at eighteen (18) skaters
U9 Female Edges and Puck Touches
The U9 Female class is focused on all aspects of skating and puck skills! This class is female only
Birthyears
2017 and 2018 (Fall ’25)
Times
3-4 pm Thursday’s (Fall ’25)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way (Fall ’25)
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Thursday, September 11th – Opening Day
TBD – Final Day
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
2015 and 2016 (Fall ’25)
Times
Thursday’s 4-5 pm
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Thursday, September 11th – Opening Day
TBD – Final Day
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
2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (Fall ’25)
Times
Class #1 Friday’s 3-4 pm (Fall ’25)
Class #2 Sunday’s Noon-1 pm (Fall ’25)
Arena
Class #1 = Capital Subaru Arena on Hebron Way (Fall ’25)
Class #2 = The first 4 sessions of the Fall ’25 term are @ Capital Subaru Arena; the final 10 sessions are at St. Bon’s Forum
Cost
$500 TAXES INCLUDED for the 14-week program (1X per week for 14 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Class #1 = Friday, September 12th – Opening Day (Fall ’25)
Class #2 = Sunday, September 14th – Opening Day (Fall ’25)