Junior Purple Skills Sessions (Fall/Winter)
U7 Fall ’24 Skating Basics (“SB”) Program
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
2018 and 2019 (Winter ’25)
Times
3-4 pm Monday’s (Winter ’25)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena (Winter ’25)
Cost
$485 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
January 6th 2025 – Opening Day
April 7th 2025 – Final Day (barring make-up sessions due to weather etc)
*** Class size will be capped at twenty-five (25) 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 Fall ’24 Skating Basics Plus (“SB+”) Program
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! This class is co-ed
Birthyears
2016 and 2017
Times
3-4 pm Tuesday’s (Winter ’25)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena (Winter ’25)
Cost
$485 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
January 7th 2025 – Opening Day
April 8th 2025 – Final Day
*** Class size will be capped at twenty-five (25) skaters
For any other inquiries about the U9 program, please contact Jeremy at kavy@vhghockey.ca
U11 Fall ’24 Hockey E.D Program
The U11 Hockey E.D program is focused on skating, however, there will be more dynamic edgework techniques combined with positional instruction. These classes are co-ed
As players progress, we will incorporate positional concepts through drills and lectures. Adding-in the positional concepts will help make players well-rounded, and assist them in discovering which position suits them the best (forward or D).
** Note ** VHG will not choose players positions for players. VHG will facilitate learning of different positions so that players become well-rounded.
Birthyears
2014 and 2015
Times
There will be two (2) U11-specific classes in the Fall of ’24. Class #1 = Wednesday’s 3-4 pm @ Capital Subaru Arena. Class #2 = Thursday’s 3-4 pm @ DF Barnes Arena.
Arena
Various (see above)
Cost
$485 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
January 8th and 9th – Opening Days
April 9th and 10th – Final Days
*** Class size will be capped at twenty-five (25) 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
2016 and 2017
Times
Thursday’s 3-4 pm
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena
Cost
$485 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
January 9th – Opening Day
April 10th – 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
2014 and 2015
Times
Thursday’s 4-5 pm
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena
Cost
$485 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
January 9th – Opening Day
April 10th – 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
2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
Times
Friday’s 3-4 pm (class 1)
Sunday’s Noon-1 pm (class 2)
Arena
Capital Subaru Arena (class 1); St. Bon’s Forum (class 2)
Cost
Class 1 = $485 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.
Class 2 = $420 TAXES INCLUDED for the 12-week program (1X per week for 12 weeks) as a V2 member. $40/class taxes included for drop-in members.
Key Dates
Class 1 = Friday, January 10th (opening day) / Friday, April 10th (final day)
Class 2 = Sunday, January 5th (opening day) / Sunday, March 23rd (final day)