This program will be for 2013 players in U13AA this year, modeled the same as our U13AAA program we have been running for years.

 

This spring, like any, the main focus should naturally be skill development.  This is the one unique year that body checking introduction will be a large focus, as players get ready for U15 AA/AAA next season.  Pinnacle has an exceptional track record of moving players into U15 AA/AAA!!

 

The model we are looking at setting up is as follows:

- TWO development groups (not one strong than the other, more based on players wanting to be with friends, carpooling, etc)

- U13AA players only (affiliates to U13AA to be considered depending on registration numbers)

- The icetimes will be focused on skill development, body checking intro and throughout spring, station work, flow drills and small area games.  There will also be some icetimes of cross-ice 3on3 tournaments, as this will serve as great number of touches/battles for players.

- 16-18 skill/practice icetimes - 2 per week (weekday evenings)

- 7 intersquad games on weekends over the 2 month program (April/May).  Rosters will ALWAYS be interchanged between the two groups, so always different teammates and teams.

- Players will receive jersey, hoody and workout shirt

 

At the end of the day, 2-3 tournaments over spring will yield approximately 12 games.  As all of you know, there is usually lack of transparency in these tournaments with team placements and furthermore regular frustrations with reffing in these tournaments.  With this program, players will get 7 games, obviously with a little less on the line than a tournament, but will get all players prepared for in game contact.

 

The cost of this program will be $1250 total (including GST). 

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