Christmas Break Camps

🏒 Dates & Topics

• Thursday, December 24, 2026 → Skating, Puck Protection & Battling Camp

• Monday, December 28, 2026 → Skating, Passing & Puck Movement Camp

• Tuesday, December 29, 2026 → Mixed Skills Camp

• Wednesday, December 30, 2026 → Mixed Skills Camp

• Thursday, December 31, 2026 → Small Area Games & Competitions Camp

🏒 Location

Holiday Twin Rinks

🏒 NEW! Payment & Sign-Up Policy

Payment is now required at the time of sign-up to secure your spot. This applies to all sign-ups, regardless of how far in advance the date or camp may be. We will no longer hold or reserve spots without payment being made in full at the time of sign-up.
 

Payment options include Venmo, Zelle (NEW!), Credit Card (3% fee now waived), Check, or Cash. Please see the “How to Pay” and “Refund/Cancellation Policy” sections below.
 

We are working on a new sign-up and payment system to make the process easier. Until it is ready, please look for the automated invoice sent by email after signing up and submit payment using one of the listed payment options.
 

If you have any questions, please email mark@markzarbohockey.com.
 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

🏒 Times & Age Groups

• 8:00 – 10:00am → 2017 – 2020 Birth Years

• 10:00am – 12:00pm → 2012 – 2016 Birth Years

• 12:00 – 2:00pm → 2012 – 2016 & 2017 – 2019 Birth Years

The 12:00 – 2:00pm session will split players into 2 older and 2 younger groups based on age and skill level. Players will perform drills/stations appropriate for their group.

🏒 Notes

• No 12:00 – 2:00pm session on December 24th or 31st.

• ⚠️  No Beginners Please.  These sessions are not appropriate for beginner-level players. A beginner is defined as a player who has not yet able to perform the basic skating skills of: stops/starts, crossovers, tight turns, backward skating, basic puck control, and basic edge work. We assume all participants can perform these fundamental skills, as all practices and sessions are designed with this in mind.

• ✅ Questions about age or skill level? Contact Mark at mark@markzarbohockey.com.

• ✅ Sign-Up Form & Availability: On sign up form, check mark Veterans Day Camp Tab, then all available times/age groups will appear.  Select any/all sessions wanting to sign up for. If a time/age group is not listed, it has been filled.

🏒 Cost

• 1–3 camps = $40/player per camp ($20/hour ice)

• 4 camps = $35/player per camp ($17.5/hour ice)

🏒 Camp Objectives

Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control Camp (Dec 22)

• Focus: Skating and puck control, especially weight shifting and maintaining balance on edges while making moves/dekes.

• Format: Station-based (4 stations per hour, 8 total).

• Players split into 4 small groups by birth year and level.

Shooting Skills Camp (Dec 23)

• Focus: Shooting mechanics (age dependent). Includes proper mechanics, weight shifting, shooting in stride, catch-and-release, backhands, and shooting out of moves.

• Format: Station-based (4 stations per hour, 8 total).

• Players split into 4 small groups by birth year and level.

Skating, Puck Protection & Battling Camp (Dec 24)

• Focus: Skating skills for puck protection, applied in drills and game-like scenarios.

• Format: Station-based (4 stations per hour, 8 total).

• Players split into 4 small groups by birth year and level.

Skating, Passing & Puck Movement Camp (Dec 26)

• Focus: Passing and playmaking. Skills include giving/receiving passes, passing to handedness, weight of passes, backhand use, creative passes (saucer, hook, through-triangle), and finding passing windows. Age and level dependent.

• Format: Station-based (4 stations per hour, 8 total).

• Players split into 4 small groups by birth year and level.

Mixed Skills Camps (Dec 29 & 30)

• Focus: Variety of skills. Stations may include skating & puck control, battling & puck protection, shooting, passing, and small area games.

• Format: Station-based (4 stations per hour, 8 total).

• Each day will feature different drills, stations, and games.

• Players split into 4 small groups by birth year and level.

Small Area Games & Competitions Camp (Dec 31)

• Focus: Fun, competition-based skills camp.

• Format: Station-based (4 stations per hour, 8 total).

• Each station will feature a different small-area game or competition that develops a mix of skills.

• Players split into 4 small groups by birth year and level.

🏒 Full Season Schedule

This is the full season schedule for all fall & winter programs, NOT the currently available sessions. Sign-up form will list all currently available sessions for each program. You can use search box below to filter out specific program, age groups, topics, instructors, months, days, times of sessions that you are looking for.

🏒 Payment Policies

 
Payment is required at the time of sign-up to secure your spot. This applies to all sign-ups, regardless of how far in advance the date or camp may be. We will no longer hold or reserve spots without payment being made in full at the time of sign-up. See refund/cancellation policy for further details.
 
 
PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED
 
Venmo: Username: @Mark-Zarbo (3724) –> Preferred method of payment.
 
Zelle:
 
Personal Checks: Mail too address:
Mark Zarbo Hockey
PO Box 41
Grand Island, NY 14072
 
Bank Checks: Set up Mark Zarbo Hockey with your bank’s bill pay system
Mark Zarbo Hockey
PO Box 41
Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-208-3724 –> Please do not call or text this number. Email is preferred/best method of communication.
 
Credit Card: Email mark@markzarbohockey.com to request a payment link. We are now waiving the former 3% credit card fee.
 
Cash: Cash is accepted, but payment must be received within one week of submitting the sign-up form. If you are unable to pay within one week, please use one of the other available payment methods.

🏒 Cancellation, Refund & Credits Policy

Fall & Winter Programs – Cancellation Policy:
If cancelling a session or camp more than 7 days in advance of the scheduled date, you may receive a credit or move the session to another available date.
 

If cancelling less than 7 days in advance, we must be able to find a replacement for the spot before allowing you to move the session or receive a credit. Players are also allowed to find their own replacement. If you find your own replacement, all we ask is that you let us know so we are aware of the change.
 

This policy applies to all cancellations regardless of the reason, including sickness, injury, and unexpected schedule conflicts.

Fall & Winter Programs – Refund Policy:
Any cancellation made prior to October 1st for Fall & Winter Programs is eligible for a refund.
 

Any cancellation made on or after October 1st is only eligible for a credit.
 

If payment was made by credit card, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from any refund. There is no processing fee for refunds made from any other form of payment.

Credits Policy:
Credits never expire and can be used for any program we offer at any time.
 

To use an existing credit, fill out the sign-up form as normal. In the comment box, please note that you have a credit so that when the form is reviewed, we know to look up the credit and apply it to your balance.

🏒 Winter Weather Policy

Sessions are only cancelled if:

• The rink is closed, OR
• A driving ban is in effect in the city/town of the rink.

If Mark Zarbo Hockey cancels:

• All players will be contacted directly
• Cancellation will be posted on social media
• Players will receive a refund or credit

If a player misses a session due to weather, refunds/credits are not issued unless following the above cancellation policy.

Note: Nichols Rink and Nichols School are separate entities. A school cancellation does not mean the rink is closed. Most rinks only close if a local travel ban is in place. Travel safely at your own risk.

Follow Mark Zarbo Hockey on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

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🏒 How Do I Sign Up for Programs?

To sign up, please complete the form below. Sign-ups are ONLY accepted through this form.

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Step 1: Fill out parent/guardian contact information.

Step 2: Select the number of players you wish to register. The corresponding number of player sign-up forms will appear.

Step 3: Complete each player’s information.

Step 4: Check the box next to each program you want the player to attend. Additional instructions or fields for each program will appear—follow these to complete the sign-up.

Step 5: Repeat Steps 3–4 for each additional player.

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After submitting the form, you will be redirected to a page to complete the liability waiver. You will also receive an email receipt containing:

• A copy of your sign-up
• Invoice and payment information
• Confirmation email is sent automatically as soon as sign up is submitted, check SPAM/Junk folders if not received right after form submitted

IMPORTANT: Double-check, save, and print the confirmation for your records. You are responsible for all dates signed up for.

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Tip: You can register multiple players and for multiple programs on a single form—no need to complete separate forms for each player or program.

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Press Submit 1x Only:  Once you are finished with your form press the submit button only 1x.  Please give our system a second to load your form.  If you press the submit button more than once it will cause a submission failure.

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Player's Level	AAA AA A House/Select Beginner (< 2 years hockey experience)
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Player's Current Team

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.

Fall - Winter Skill Sessions
Mite Skills & Scrimmage Sessions
March Skill Sessions
Columbus Day Camp
Veterans Day Camp
Thanksgiving Break Camps
Christmas Break Camps
MLK Day Camp
February Break Camps
April Break Camps
March Body Contact & Checking Camp
GOALIES FREE ICE SIGN UP!

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Please select player's age group for Fall - Winter Skill Sessions :

Select player's age group and all OPEN skill sessions will appear. Any dates that do not show on sign up form, means those dates are currently filled.

Mite Only (2018 - 2020 Birth Years)
Mite & Squirt (2015 - 2019 birth years)
Pewee, Bantam, Midget Skill Sessions (2008 - 2015 Birth Years)

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Mite Only (2018 - 2020 Birth Years)

Select dates to sign up for by check marking the box next to each date. If dates/times you are looking for do NOT appear on the sign up form, it means those dates are currently filled.

The mite only skill sessions are currently filled, see our Mite & Squirt (2015 - 2019 birth years) skills age group tab for more open skill sessions!, ,

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Mite & Squirt (2015 - 2019 birth years)

Select dates to sign up for by check marking the box next to each date. If dates/times you are looking for do NOT appear on the sign up form, it means those dates are currently filled.

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Pewee, Bantam, Midget Skill Sessions (2008 - 2015 Birth Years)

Select dates to sign up for by check marking the box next to each date. If dates/times you are looking for do NOT appear on the sign up form, it means those dates are currently filled.

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Please select player's age group for Mite Skills & Scrimmage Sessions :

Select dates to sign up for by check marking the box next to each date. If dates/times you are looking for do NOT appear on the sign up form, it means those dates are currently filled.

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Please select player's age group for March Skill Sessions:

Select player's age group and all OPEN skill sessions will appear. Any dates that do not show on sign up form, means those dates are currently filled.

Mite & Squirt (2016 - 2020 birth years)
Pewee, Bantam, Midget Skill Sessions (2008 - 2015 Birth Years)

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Mite & Squirt (2016 - 2020 birth years)

Select dates to sign up for by check marking the box next to each date. If dates/times you are looking for do NOT appear on the sign up form, it means those dates are currently filled.

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Pewee, Bantam, Midget Skill Sessions (2008 - 2015 Birth Years)

Select dates to sign up for by check marking the box next to each date. If dates/times you are looking for do NOT appear on the sign up form, it means those dates are currently filled.

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Please select player's age group for Columbus Day Camp:

Please select player age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select player age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled. After selecting your age group/time 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. Cost is $40 per school holiday camp. Players in 12 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate. This $35 skill sessions discount rate will NOT show up on form. We will email you after sign up form received to confirm with new total.

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Please select player's age group for Veterans Day Camp:

Please select player age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select player age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled. After selecting your age group/time 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. Cost is $40 per school holiday camp. Players in 12 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate. This $35 skill sessions discount rate will NOT show up on form. We will email you after sign up form received to confirm with new total.

Veterans Day Camp is currently filled, email mark@markzarbohockey.com to be added to waiting list! Our next holiday camp is thanskgiving break!, ,

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Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Veterans Day Camp is currently filled, email mark@markzarbohockey.com to be added to waiting list! Our next holiday camp is thanskgiving break!, , ? List names.

Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.

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Please select player's age group for Thanksgiving Break Camps:

Please select player age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select player age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled. After selecting your age group/time 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. Cost is $40 per school holiday camp. Players in 12 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate. This $35 skill sessions discount rate will NOT show up on form. We will email you after sign up form received to confirm with new total.

Our thanksgiving camps are currently filled. Please email mark@markzarbohockey.com to be added to the waiting list, Mark,

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Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Our thanksgiving camps are currently filled. Please email mark@markzarbohockey.com to be added to the waiting list, Mark, ? List names.

Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.

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Please select player's age group for Christmas Break Camps:

Please select player age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select player age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled. After selecting your age group/time 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. Cost is $40 per school holiday camp. Players in 12 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate. This $35 skill sessions discount rate will NOT show up on form. We will email you after sign up form received to confirm with new total.

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Please select player's age group for MLK Day Camp:

Please select player age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select player age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled. After selecting your age group/time 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. Cost is $40 per school holiday camp. Players in 12 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate. This $35 skill sessions discount rate will NOT show up on form. We will email you after sign up form received to confirm with new total.

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Please select player's age group for February Break Camps:

Please select player age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select player age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled. After selecting your age group/time 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. Cost is $40 per school holiday camp. Players in 12 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate. This $35 skill sessions discount rate will NOT show up on form. We will email you after sign up form received to confirm with new total.

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Please select player's age group for April Break Camps:

April Break Camps will be released soon!

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Please select player's age group for March Body Contact & Checking Camp:

Please select player age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select player age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled. Please note this is a 2 Day camp Sign up for only one day or mixing and matching days/times not allowed.

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Please select player's age group for GOALIES FREE ICE SIGN UP! :

Below is listed all programs we have free goalie ice for. Check mark each program for details.

GOALIES Mite Skills & Scrimmage Sign Up
GOALIES School Holiday Camp Sign Up

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GOALIES Mite Skills & Scrimmage Sign Up

Please select goalie age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select goalie age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled.

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GOALIES School Holiday Camp Sign Up

Please select goalie age group/time to sign up. Sign up is not complete unless you select goalie age group/time. If the time or age group you are looking for does not show on form, then that time/group has already been filled.

Tue Dec 30th, 12:00-2:00pm GOALIES: Christmas Break Mixed Skills Camp, 2012 - 2014 birth years, Holiday Rinks 1 spot remaining

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Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Tue Dec 30th, 12:00-2:00pm GOALIES: Christmas Break Mixed Skills Camp, 2012 - 2014 birth years, Holiday Rinks ? List names.

Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.

Thu Feb 19th, 1:00-2:00pm GOALIES: February Break Small Area Games & Competitions Camp, 2012 - 2014 birth years, Holiday Rinks 1 spot remaining

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Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Thu Feb 19th, 1:00-2:00pm GOALIES: February Break Small Area Games & Competitions Camp, 2012 - 2014 birth years, Holiday Rinks ? List names.

Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.

Thu Apr 9th, 10:00-12:00am GOALIES: April Break Camp, 2008 - 2015 birth years, Holiday Rinks 4 spots remaining

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Are there any players your player would like to be grouped with for Thu Apr 9th, 10:00-12:00am GOALIES: April Break Camp, 2008 - 2015 birth years, Holiday Rinks ? List names.

Please note if player group requests are NOT listed it cannot be guaranteed players will be grouped together.

Youth Small
Youth Medium
Youth Large
Youth XL
Adult Small
Adult Medium
Adult Large
Adult XL
Adult XXL
Adult Goalie

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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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How many players are you signing up? 1 2 3 4 5

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

Comments, Questions or Requests?

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Input Height and Weight

One or more players has selected a group for which players will be split into small groups by age, level of play, height and weight. Please enter their height and weight below.

Select Jerseys

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We will NOT be responsible if wrong jersey size is selected.