Christmas Break Camps

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Monday December 22nd, 2025              Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control Camp

Tuesday December 23rd, 2025              Shooting Skills Camp

Wednesday December 24th, 2025        Skating, Puck Protection & Battling Camp

Friday December 26th, 2025                  Skating, Passing & Puck Movement Camp

Monday December 29th, 2025              Mixed Skills Camp

Tuesday December 30th, 2025              Mixed Skills Camp

Wednesday December 31st, 2025         Small Area Games & Competitions Camp

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Location:

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Holiday Twin Rinks

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Times:

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8:00 – 10:00am                    2016 – 2019 Birth Years

10:00am – 12noon               2008 – 2015 Birth Years

12noon – 2:00pm**             2012 – 2018 Birth Years

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**The 12noon -2pm session, players will be split 2 Older and 2 younger groups based on age and skill level.  Players will perform the drill/stations for their age group and level.

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**Wednesday December 24th & 31st there is no 12noon – 2pm time slots.

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**NO BEGINNERS PLEASE!  These sessions are not appropriate for beginner level players.  Our definition of a beginner is player who does not yet have the basic skating skills down yet (stops/starts, crossovers, tight turns, backwards skating, basic puck control & edge work).  We assume all players attending sessions have these basics down.  All practices and skills sessions are designed with that assumption.  If you have any questions regarding this or age groups do not hesitate to contact Mark at mark@markzarbohockey.com.

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**SIGN UP FORM IS AT VERY BOTTOM OF PAGE**

NOTE: If the date or time of the camp you are interested is NOT listed on the sign-up form, then that camp has been filled.  Please email to be added to waiting list.

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Cost:

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1 – 3 camps = $40/player per camp

4 camps = $35/player per camp

5 or more camps = $30/player per camp
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**Skill Session Discount:  Players signed up for 12 or more Fall-Winter Skill Sessions can attend any number of School Holiday Camps for $35/camp.  Note this discount will NOT show up on the automatic invoice/sign up form.  After form is submitted and we review, we will apply this discount to players eligible and email you to confirm the new total.

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Objectives:

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Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control Camp (December 22nd)

Players will be split into 4 small groups by birth year and level of play.

The purpose of the camp is to focus on skating & puck control skills.  Specifically, weight shifting and the ability to stay loaded on edges while making moves/dekes.  This is a station-based camp.  Players will go through 4 stations each hour for a total of 8 stations.

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Shooting Skills Camp (December 23rd)

Players will be split into 4 small groups by birth year and level of play.

The purpose of the camp is to focus on a variety of shooting skills (age dependent).  Specifically, proper mechanics & weight shifting with shooting, shooting in stride, catch & release shooting, backhands and shooting out of moves.  This is a station-based camp.  Players will go through 4 stations each hour for a total of 8 stations.

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Skating, Battling & Puck Protection Camp (December 24th)

Players will be split into 4 small groups by birth year and level of play.

The purpose of this camp is focus on skating skills surrounding puck protection and then apply those skills in drills and games.  This is a station-based camp.  Players will go through 4 stations each hour for a total of 8 stations.

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Skating, Passing & Puck Movement Skills Camp (December 26th)

Players will be split into 4 small groups by birth year and level of play.

The purpose of this camp is to focus on players ability to pass and make plays.  Specifically, giving and receiving passing, passing to handedness, weight of passes, use of backhand, creative passes (saucer passing, hook passes, through triangle pass) and the ability to “find the window.”  All skills are age and level dependent.  This is a station-based camp.  Players will go through 4 stations each hour for a total of 8 stations.

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Mixed Skills Camps (December 29th & 30th)

Players will be split into 4 small groups by birth year and level of play.

The purpose of the camp is to focus on a variety of skills.  This is a station-based camp.  Players will go through 4 stations each hour for a total of 8 stations.  Each station will be different and focus on a different topics such as skating & puck control, battling & puck protection, shooting skills, passing skills and small area games.  Monday December 29th & Tuesday December 30th will be different camps with different stations, drills & games each day.

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Small Area Games & Competitions Camp (December 31st)

Players will be split into 4 small groups by birth year and level of play.

The purpose of the camp is to be all fun competition-based skills camp. Players will go through 4 stations each hour for a total of 8 stations.  Each station will be a different competition or small area game focused on mix on different skills.

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Payment Policies!

Payments for Christmas Break Camps are due December 1st

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Cancellation policy!

Players cancelling more than 7 days in advance of the scheduled School Holiday Camp automatically can move to another open School Holiday Camp date or receive a credit for the cost of that specific camp to use to any program we have at any time. If less than 7 days prior, Mark Zarbo Hockey has to be able to find a player to replace your player’s spot to be able to move or issue a credit. We do not credit for cancels less then 48 hours in advance of a School Holiday Camp, unless the player is able to find their own spot replacement.  Player’s are able to find their own spot replacement at any time to receive credit and is very much appreciated.  If a player finds their own replacement, they must contact Mark Zarbo Hockey and inform them of this change to receive credit. Please note if your player is in a tournament the weekend of a school holiday camp this policy still applies, and credit will not be given for late cancels if team makes it to a playoff or championship game.

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Winter Weather Policy!

Please note that with winter weather, sessions are only cancelled if the rink is closed and/or a driving ban is in place for the city or town the rink is located.  If a session is ever cancelled by Mark Zarbo Hockey, all players in that session will be contacted directly as well as the cancellation posted on social media.  Any cancelled sessions by Mark Zarbo Hockey would constitute a refund or credit to that player. A player missing a schedule camp due to weather would not constitute a refund or credit unless it adheres to the cancellation policy above.  Typically, rinks only close if there is a travel ban in place in the town/city they are located.  Travel safely and at your own risk! Follow Mark Zarbo Hockey on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram for latest information!

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Click to view full “Cancellation, Weather & Payment Policy Page”

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How do I sign up for programs?!

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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.

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!

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2025 - 26 Fall & Winter Sign Up Form

Review your sign-up form before submitting. After submitting you will receive an emailed copy of your form as a receipt. Save or print this email for your records. Check SPAM/Junk folder if email receipt not received within 1 - 2 minutes of submission.

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After selecting number of players, the signup forms for each player will appear.


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