About Spring/Summer Programs

At Mark Zarbo Hockey our mission is to provide players of all ages & skill levels all-around development programs, flexible scheduling, affordable prices/incentives & best in class training. Players will not find another program that is able to provide all of those parameters at the level Mark Zarbo Hockey does in the WNY/Buffalo area.

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We have designed our summer program to offer players training in all parts of the game and the ability to pick and choose programs and sessions so they can design a personalized program that fits their individual needs or schedule.

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Our main programs include the Mite Development Program, Hockey IQ Development Programs, Girls ONLY! Programs and Midget Development Programs.

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Players signed up for one the main programs are offered extensive discounts to round out their summer training.  These include discounts for the 3 v 3 Cross-Ice League ($185/player–normally $220), Small Group Skill Sessions ($17/session, normally $25 per single session–topics include skating & stickhandling, overspeed skating, stickhandling & puck control, passing & puck movement, battling & puck protection and shooting), Body Contact & Checking Camps ($115/player — normally $135/player), 3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp ($100/player — normally $120/player), Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp ($340/player — normally $375/player) and Defense Skills Program ($340/player — normally $375/player).

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Players also have the ability to sign up for any program separately without being in main program.  Players signing up for Small Group Skill Sessions are able to pick and choose as many or few dates as they choose.  Players not in a main program are eligible for generous quantity discounts depending on how many sessions chosen.

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Overall, our mission is to offer players the ability to make a summer program that fits their individual needs, scheduling flexibility and reasonable cost.

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Example:  A player signed up for Hockey IQ Development Program, 3 v 3 Cross-ice League, and 15 Skill Sessions comes to 43.5 total hours of on-ice training. Normally this would be $930 total value ($21.37/hour ice) but after applying discounts total comes to $820 ($110 savings or $18.85/hour ice)! This includes jersey & all supplied video lessons that come with the Hockey IQ Program as well!

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For information on any one program please click on the title below to be taken to that programs page!

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Hockey IQ Development Program

• AAA/AA players
• Jersey provided
• Squirt (2014 – 2015), Pewee (2012 – 2013), Bantam (2010 – 2011), Girls ONLY! Group #1 (2011, 2012, 2013), & Girls ONLY! Group #2 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Age groups
• 11- 1.5 hour ice sessions (9 practices, 2 games) = 16.5 hours total ice
• Access to Mark Zarbo Hockey IQ Video Database
  • Video lessons provided prior to each practice for players to review
• Pixellot Analytics Video Account for each player
  •  Pixellot is an all-in-one system that allows Mark Zarbo Hockey to post all game film, allows players to view the game and all “events” tagged by Pixellot as well as provides Mark Zarbo Hockey a platform to breakdown and send out clips from games to all players. 
• Mark Zarbo Hockey Game Breakdown
  • Through the Pixellot account, Mark Zarbo Hockey will provide a general game breakdown (15 – 20 clips) based on skills/topics learned in practice sessions for players to review after the 2 games.
• Generous discounts on other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs for the whole family!
  • Signing up for our Hockey IQ Program makes ALL players in your family eligible for generous discounts to other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs. 
    • Discount for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice – 16% discount)
    • Discount for Small Group Skill Sessions ($17/session flat rate—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)
    • Discount to Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps ($115/player–normally $135/player–$18/hr ice- 16% discount)
    • Discount to our Defense Skills Camps ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
    • Discount to our Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
    • Discount to our 3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp ($100– normally $120/player – 17% discount)

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Mite Development Program

• 2016, 2017, 2018 birth years
• Tuesdays 4:45 – 5:45pm and/or 5:45 – 6:45pm
• Players have option to sign up for both or 1 of Tuesday groups
• NEW! Option to add Thursday Skating & Puck Skills Competition based day
• Player must be signed up for at least 1 of the Tuesday groups to be able to sign up for Thursday group
  • Players should have at least 1 year of hockey experience.  This is NOT a learn to skate program.
• Jersey provided
• 10 – 1 hour skill sessions
• Players are split into 4 small groups based on age and skill level.  Each session is 4 stations focusing on a mix of all skills.
• Generous discounts on gear & other programs provided!
  • Discounts for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice)
  • Discounts for Spring & Summer Skill Sessions ($17/session—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)

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Midget Development Program

• AAA/AA players
• 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 birth years
• Jersey provided
• 11- 1.5 hour ice sessions (9 practices, 2 games) = 16.5 hours total ice
• Access to Mark Zarbo Hockey IQ Video Database
  • Video lessons provided prior to each practice for players to review
• Pixellot Analytics Video Account for each player
  •  Pixellot is an all-in-one system that allows Mark Zarbo Hockey to post all game film, allows players to view the game and all “events” tagged by Pixellot as well as provides Mark Zarbo Hockey a platform to breakdown and send out clips from games to all players. 
• Mark Zarbo Hockey Game Breakdown
  • Through the Pixellot account, Mark Zarbo Hockey will provide a general game breakdown (15 – 20 clips) based on skills/topics learned in practice sessions for players to review after the 2 games.
• Generous discounts on other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs for the whole family!
  • Signing up for any of our main programs makes ALL players in your family eligible for generous discounts to other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs. 
    • Discount for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice – 16% discount)
    • Discount for Small Group Skill Sessions ($17/session flat rate—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)
• Discount to Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps ($115/player–normally $135/player–$18/hr ice- 16% discount)
  • Discount to our Defense Skills Camps ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
  • Discount to our Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
  • Discount to our 3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp ($100– normally $120/player – 17% discount)

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Girls ONLY! Programs

• Skills Program (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
• Hockey IQ Program (2011, 2012, 2013 birth years, AAA/AA level)
  • See Hockey IQ Program for all details!
• Hockey IQ Program (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 birth years, AAA/AA level)
  • See Hockey IQ Program for all details!

• Generous discounts on other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs for the whole family!
  • Signing up for our any main program makes ALL players in your family eligible for generous discounts to other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs. 
    • Discount for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice – 16% discount)
    • Discount for Small Group Skill Sessions ($17/session flat rate—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)
• Discount to Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps ($115/player–normally $135/player–$18/hr ice- 16% discount)
  • Discount to our Defense Skills Camps ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
  • Discount to our Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
  • Discount to our 3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp ($100– normally $120/player – 17% discount)

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3 v 3 Cross-Ice Development League

• AAA/AA Players
• Jersey provided
• Mite (2016, 2017, 2018), Squirt (2014 – 2015), Pewee (2012 – 2013), Bantam (2010 – 2011), Midget (2008 – 2009), Midget (2006 – 2007) Age Groups
  • Divisions are made for each age group based on birth year and level of play.
• 8 game days (April – June)
  • Saturdays
  • Teams play 2– 30-minute games each ice time
  • 14 regular season games, 2 playoffs
  • 1-minute timed shifts, change on the horn to ensure equal ice time
• Teams consist of 9 players & 1 goalie
  • Mark Zarbo Hockey Staff coach teams
  • Players sign up as an individual and teams made after sign-up is complete

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Spring/Summer Skill Sessions

• Sunday & Wednesdays are skill days.
  • Sunday is Full Ice Skills (~20 players per group)
  • Wednesdays are 1/2 Ice Small Group Skills (~12 players)
• Topics to choose from include:
  •  Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control (Full Ice)
  • Overspeed Skating (1/2 Ice)
  • Stickhandling & Puck Control (1/2 Ice)
  • Shooting Skills (1/2 Ice)
  • Passing & Puck Movement (1/2 Ice, Older Only)
  • Battling & Puck Protection (1/2 Ice, Older Only)
• Players can pick & choose as many or as few sessions they want to attend.  Cost is based on number of sessions chosen. Quantity discounts available.
  • Players signed up for a main program are eligible for discounted flat rate of $17/session.

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Body Contact, Battling, & Checking Camps

• Monday July 29th – Thursday August 1st
• Leisure Rinks
• 4 Practices— 1 ½ hour Ice Sessions (6 Hours Total Practice Ice)
• Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Program
  • 2013, 2014, 2015 Birth Years
• Introduction to Checking, Body Contact & Battling Program
  • 2011, 2012 Birth Years
• Advanced Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Program
  • 2009, 2010 Birth Years

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Skating & Edge Work Development Skill Sessions

• Full ice 14 players, 2 coach small group sessions
• AAA/AA travel level players.
• Friday mornings at Holiday Twin Rinks July – August
• Sessions will focus edge work, skating mechanics, overspeed/quickness & puck control skills. Each hour is a different focus. Players are allowed to do back to back hours!
• NEW! The 10:00 – 11:00am hour is Backwards Skating & Edge Work Hour. This is a split/mixed group. 7 older & 7 younger players.
• Player’s pick and choose the dates they want to attend. Spots are first come first serve.
• YOUNGER = Mite, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2013 – 2016 AAA/AA)
• OLDER = Pewee, Bantam, Midget (2007 – 2012 AAA/AA)

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Defense Skills Camp

• 4-day Defense Skills Program
• AAA/High End AA Players
• Age Groups:
  • Bantam (2010, 2011) & Midget (2007, 2008, 2009) = July 15th – July 18th, Holiday Rinks
  • Squirt (2014, 2015) & Pewee (2012, 2013) = August 12th – August 15th, Holiday Rinks
• 16 Total Training Hours
  • 12 hours on ice (3 hour per day)
  • 4 hours classroom (1 hour per day)
• Visit page for specific details on each age groups program!

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Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp

• 4-day Offensive Skills & Scoring Program
• AAA/High End AA Players
• Mon July 8th – Thurs July 11th, Holiday Rinks
• Age Groups:
  • Group #1 = 2011, 2012 & 2013 Birth Years
  • Group #2 = 2008, 2009 & 2010 Birth Years
• 16 Total Training Hours
  • 12 hours on ice (3 hour per day)
  • 4 hours classroom (1 hour per day)
• Visit page for specific details!

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3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp

• AAA/AA Players
• Mon July 22nd – Wed July 24th, Holiday Rinks
• 4.5 Total Training Hours (1.5 hour each day)
• Age Groups:
  • Squirt (2014, 2015) = 9:00 – 10:30am
  • Pewee (2012, 2013) = 10:30am – 12noon
  • Bantam & Midget (2006 – 2010) = 12noon – 1:30pm

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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 and no longer accepted by emails, phone calls or text messages.

Step #1:  Fill out parent/guardian contact information and 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 #2:  Fill out player information and 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 #2 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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