Once a player has proficient skating & puck skills; body contact, battling & puck protection are the next set of skills to instill.
Research has shown that the puck spends ~80% of the time outside the dots or along the wall. For a player to be successful at any level they must be proficient at using their body to win loose pucks, protect the puck, create turnovers or create space to allow themselves the ability to make the next play and maintain puck possession.
We have designed age-appropriate programs to teach the skills of body contact, checking, battling & puck protection. See below for detailed descriptions of age groups and program details.
Players will be split into small groups by age and/or size to ensure they are getting lots of 1 on 1 attention and repetitions in all drills. Groups will be made based on player’s age and level of play to ensure players will be competing against someone of their own caliber.
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Cost: $132 ($22/hour of ice)
**Players signed up for our Hockey IQ or Midget Programs are eligible to attend at discounted rate of $110 ($18/hour of ice).
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Monday July 10th – Thursday July 13th
Holiday Twin Rinks
4 Practices— 1 ½ hour Ice Sessions (6 Hours Total Practice Ice)
Schedule & detailed description of each age groups program is below!
Player MUST sign up for the whole program, no partial sign ups allowed.
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Age Groups & Programs
Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Program
2012, 2013, 2014 Birth Years
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Introduction to Checking, Body Contact & Battling Program
2010, 2011 Birth Years
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Advanced Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Program
Group #1 = 2008, 2009 Birth Years
Group #2 = 2005, 2006, 2007 Birth Years
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Body Contact, Battling & Checking Program Schedule
Below is the schedule for each group. Please use form at bottom page to sign up. If a group doesn't appear on the sign-up form, it means that group has been filled. Only open groups/camps will appear on the sign-up form.
Group
Mon July 10th
Tues July 11th
Wed July 12th
Thurs July 13th
Rink
2012, 2013, 2014 Birth Years
8:30 - 10:00am
8:30 - 10:00am
8:30 - 10:00am
8:30 - 10:00am
Holiday Rinks
2010 - 2011 Birth Years
10:00 - 11:30am
10:00 - 11:30am
10:00 - 11:30am
10:00 - 11:30am
Holiday Rinks
2008, 2009 Birth Years
11:30am - 1:00pm
11:30am - 1:00pm
11:30am - 1:00pm
11:30am - 1:00pm
Holiday Rinks
2005, 2006, 2007 Birth Years
1:00 - 2:30pm
1:00 - 2:30pm
1:00 - 2:30pm
1:00 - 2:30pm
Holiday Rinks
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Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Program (2012, 2013, 2014 Birth Years)
Purpose of this program is to focus on all the basics of body contact, battling & puck protection with the goal of connecting those skills into game play by weeks end!
Practice #1 will focus on the skating skills of puck protection. Specifically, the use of escape turns, fake turns, moving your feet and reading pressure or where your space is.
Practice #2 will focus on boards & wall play; how to win loose pucks on the wall, skills to protect the puck along the wall and the ability to make that next play (get the puck off the wall).
Practice #3 we will be focusing on playing in contact. Playing in contact is the idea that no matter if you have the puck (offensive), are trying to steal the puck (defensive) or 50 – 50 loose pucks, body contact is in all parts of the game and crucial to success. As part of today we will highlight net drive & angling situations as well.
Practice #4 is application day! This is light bulb day, where players will fully recognize the importance of body contact, battling & puck protection skills through the use of drills & games highlighting situations.
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Introduction to Checking, Body Contact & Battling Program (2010, 2011 Birth Years)
Purpose of this program is to introduce all the basics of checking. Giving a hit, taking a hit and most importantly confidence with checking. These checking skills will then be woven into all the basics of body contact and puck protection showing the player that checking is a skill. Players who understand how to use their body and checking will be better players then those who do not.
Practice #1 is an introduction to checking. In this practice we will focus on how to give a hit, take a hit, the purposes of checking.
Practice #2 will focus on boards & wall play. We will be focusing on how to win loose pucks on the wall, skills to protect the puck along the wall and the ability to make that next play (get the puck off the wall).
Practice #3 we will be focus on playing in contact. Playing in contact is the idea that no matter if you have the puck (offensive), are trying to steal the puck (defensive) or 50 – 50 loose pucks, body contact is in all parts of the game and crucial to success. As part of today we will highlight net drive & angling situations.
Practice #4 is application day! This is light bulb day, where players will fully recognize the importance of body contact, battling & puck protection skills.
This program assumes players already have been checking and know the basics of checking, body contact & puck protection. The purpose of this program is to expand their knowledge and body contact skill sets. 80% of the game of hockey is played outside the dots & along the wall. Our focus will be a player’s ability to win loose pucks, steal pucks and/or protect the puck with the goal of making the next play (get the puck off the wall).
Practice #1 will focus on boards & wall play. We will be focusing on how to win loose pucks on the wall, skills to protect the puck along the wall with the intent of making the next play.
Practice #2 will focus on picking up rims/bad pucks along the wall as well as the idea of preserving or creating space using offensive body contact skills to get off the wall and make the next play.
Practice #3 will focus on offensive stick checks/lifts, driving through weak defender sticks and creating space/picks for teammates when you do not have the puck.
Practice #4 is application day! This practice is all drills & games based around skills used during the week.
On the sign-up form it says “Mondays” when selecting your group for the Body Contact & Checking Program. Please ignore “Mondays”. This is a glitch in the sign-up system. These camps are Monday July 10th – Thursday July 13th as advertised. See table above for specific group times.
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How do I sign up for programs?!
To sign-up for programs, please fill out the form below. Sign-ups are ONLY accepted by filling out form below.
Step #1: Fill out parent/guardian contact information.
Step #2: Select how many players you are wanting to sign up for programs. After selecting desired number of players wanting to sign up, that number of requested player sign-up forms will appear.
Step #3: Fill out your player’s information.
Step #4: Check mark the box next to all programs wanting to sign the player up for. After check marking the box next to programs interested in, further information for that program will appear. Follow directions for each program to complete sign up.
Repeat step #3 – 4 for the desired amount players wanting to sign up.
After filling out and submitting sign-up form you will re-directed to a new page to fill out liability waiver. In addition, you will receive an email receipt of your sign-up form with copy of your sign up, invoice and payment information. Please make sure to double check, save and print out this email receipt for your records. You are responsible for all dates signed up for.
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YOU CAN SIGN UP MULTIPLE PLAYERS AND/OR MULTIPLE PROGRAMS ALL ON 1 SIGN UP FORM. NO NEED TO FILL OUT MULTIPLE SIGN FORMS FOR DIFFERENT PROGRAMS OR PLAYERS. THE SIGN-UP FORM BELOW LISTS ALL PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER 2023, NOT JUST THE PROGRAM DETAILED ON THIS PAGE.
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Season Programs
Check mark the box next to any of the below programs you are interested in signing this player up for.
Sign up information for that program will then appear below it.
Follow all directions for each specific program to select age group, dates, times or other needed sign up information.
You can sign up for all programs on the same form.
Please select player's age group for Mite Skills Program (2015, 2016, 2017 birth years):
10- 1 hour long practice sessions. Players are split into 4 small groups based on age and level of play. Players rotate through 4 stations each practice. Every practice focus on a variety of skills. Cost is $210. Players signed up receive jersey, discounts to Mite 3 v 3 League ($185--normally $220) and skill sessions ($17/session--normally $25 per single session). Please select the time/group you would like to sign your player up for. Sign up is not complete unless you select player group/time. If the time or group you are looking for does not show on form, then it has already been filled. After selecting your time/group, another section will appear where you can list names of other players you would like to request be grouped together. If player group requests are NOT listed, it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.
Please select player's age group for Girls ONLY! Skills Programs (2012 - 2016 birth years):
10- 1.5 hour long practice sessions. Cost is $300. Players signed up receive jersey, discounts to 3 v 3 League ($185--normally $220) and skill sessions ($17/session--normally $25 per single session). Sign up is not complete unless you select player group/time. If the time or group you are looking for does not show on form, then it has already been filled. After selecting your time/group, another section will appear where you can list names of other players you would like to request be grouped together. If player group requests are NOT listed, it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.
What is your player's position for Girls ONLY! Skills Program?
Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Mondays 5:00-6:30pm Girls ONLY! Skills Program, 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 Birth Years, Holiday Rinks ? List names.
Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.
Please select player's age group for Girls ONLY! Hockey IQ Programs:
Players should be AAA/AA caliber. 12- 1.5 hour ice times (18 total hours - 10 practices & 2 games). Cost is $405/player. Players receive a jersey, access to Mark Zarbo Hockey Video Database, Pixellot Video Analytics account to view games and discounts to 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League ($185/player--normally $220/player), Skill Sessions ($17/session), Body Contact & Battling Camp ($110/player --normally $132) and Defense Skills Camp ($315/player--normally $350). Sign up is not complete unless you select player group/time and position (forward or defense). If the time or group you are looking for does not show on form, then it has already been filled. Goalies please visit bobjanosz.com to sign up for Hockey IQ Program.
What is your player's position for Girls ONLY! Hockey IQ Program Group #1?
Please selet your player's position for Monday Girls IQ Program. If position you are wanting is not shown it means that no spots are available for that position at this time. Note position selected is the position the player must player during program. If wanting/needing to switch positions there must be a spot available to do so.
What is your player's position for Girls ONLY! Hockey IQ Program Group #2?
Please selet your player's position for Monday Girls IQ Program. If position you are wanting is not shown it means that no spots are available for that position at this time. Note position selected is the position the player must player during program. If wanting/needing to switch positions there must be a spot available to do so.
Please select player's age group for Hockey IQ Development Program (Squirt, Pewee, Bantam):
Players should be AAA/AA caliber. 12- 1.5 hour ice times (18 total hours - 10 practices & 2 games). Cost is $405/player. Players receive a jersey, access to Mark Zarbo Hockey Video Database, Pixellot Video Analytics account to view games and discounts to 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League ($185/player--normally $220/player), Skill Sessions ($17/session), Body Contact & Battling Camp ($110/player --normally $132) and Defense Skills Camp ($315/player--normally $350). Sign up is not complete unless you select player group/time and position (forward or defense). If the time or group you are looking for does not show on form, then it has already been filled. Goalies please visit bobjanosz.com to sign up for Hockey IQ Program.
Please select player's age group for Midget Development Program (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 AAA/AA):
Players should be AAA/AA caliber. 12- 1.5 hour ice times (18 total hours - 10 practices & 2 games). Cost is $405/player. Players receive a jersey, access to Mark Zarbo Hockey Video Database, Pixellot Video Analytics account to view games and discounts to 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League ($185/player--normally $220/player), Skill Sessions ($17/session), Body Contact & Battling Camp ($110/player --normally $132) and Defense Skills Camp ($315/player--normally $350). Sign up is not complete unless you select player group/time and position (forward or defense). If the time or group you are looking for does not show on form, then it has already been filled. Goalies please visit bobjanosz.com to sign up for Hockey IQ Program.
Please select player's age group for 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League:
Players should be AAA/AA caliber. 8 game dates. 2 games per game date. 14 regular season games, 2 playoff games. 9 players and 1 goalie per team. Sign up as an individual. Mark Zarbo Hockey makes the teams. Teammate requests are accepted but not guarantteed. Cost is $220/player ($18/hr ice). Players signed up for the Hockey IQ, Mite, or Midget Prpgrams are eligible discounted rate of $185 ($15/hr ice). Goalie rate is $185. Goalies signed up for Bob Janosz Week Long Camp $125 ($10/hr ice).Goalies signed up for Bob Janosz Week Long Camp and Mark Zarbo Hockey IQ, Mite, or Midget Programs $90 (51% discount!). If your player's age group does not show that means it is currently filled. For further details and full schedule visit 3 v 3 Summer League Page.
What is your player's position for Squirt 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League?
Please selet player or goalie as your position. If the position you are looking for does not show then that means it is currently filled for this age group. Note if a player form will ask you to select forward or defense. Selecting forward or defense is to just help us split the teams up evenly. There are no true forward or defense positions in 3 v 3 hockey!
Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Saturdays Squirt 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League, 2013 - 2014, Holiday Rinks ? List names.
Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.
What is your player's position for Midget 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League?
Please selet player or goalie as your position. If the position you are looking for does not show then that means it is currently filled for this age group. Note if a player form will ask you to select forward or defense. Selecting forward or defense is to just help us split the teams up evenly. There are no true forward or defense positions in 3 v 3 hockey!
Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Saturdays Midget 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League, 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008, Holiday Rinks ? List names.
Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.
Please select player's age group for Spring/Summer Skills Sessions:
Select player's age group and all OPEN skill sessions will appear!? Any dates?NOT?listed on sign up form means those dates are currently filled. Form updates automatically so check back for dates being added!
Mite, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2010 and younger birth years)
Select player's age group and all OPEN skill sessions will appear!? Any dates?NOT?listed on sign up form means those dates are currently filled.
Pewee, Bantam, Midget (2011 and older birth years)
Select player's age group and all OPEN skill sessions will appear!? Any dates?NOT?listed on sign up form means those dates are currently filled.
Please select player's age group for Skating & Edge Work Skills Program:
Select player's age group and all OPEN skill sessions will appear!? Any dates?NOT?listed on sign up form means those dates are currently filled. Form updates automatically so check back for dates being added!
Please select player's age group for Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps:
IGNORE the part below that says "Mondays". This is a glitch in our system as it requires a day listed. The camp schedule is as advertised on the website 4 days Monday - Thursday! Please select the group you would like to sign player up for. Cost is $132. Note players signed up for Hockey IQ program, discounted rate is $110. This will be taken off after sign up is received. If your players age group does not show as an option it means it is currently filled!
Please select player's age group for Defense Skills Programs:
IGNORE the part below that says "Mondays". This is a glitch in our system as it requires a day listed. The camp schedule is as advertised on the website 4 days Monday - Thursday! Please select the group you would like to sign player up for. Cost is $350. Note players signed up for Hockey IQ program, discounted rate is $315. This will be taken off after sign up is received. If your players age group does not show as an option it means it is currently filled!
Please select player's age group for :
To sign a team up for the 3 v 3 Ice Breaker tournament check mark the division you are looking to sign up for. If your division is not listed it is currently filled. Contact mark@markzarbohockey.com for details.
Please select player's age group for :
NOTE! Siging up as an individual does not guanrantee you a spot in the tournament. If/when teams need players we will pass the list of individuals along to them to contact!