Fall-Winter Skill Sessions

For the 2024 – 25 Season, Mark Zarbo Hockey will be offering skill sessions on Sundays (Riverside Rink), Mondays & Fridays (Nichols Small Rink).

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Younger age group is Mite – Pewee Minor (2013 & younger birth years).  Older age group is Pewee Minor – Midget (2013 & older birth years).  Topics include Overspeed Skating, Puck Control – Stickhandling & Shooting.

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Sundays at Riverside is Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control Skills (6 – 7pm younger group, 7 – 8pm older group).  Mondays & Fridays at Nichols Small Rink we offer topics of Overspeed Skating & Shooting Skills to choose from.  Mondays is 8 – 9pm younger group, 9 – 10pm older group.  Fridays is 6 – 7pm, 7 – 8pm younger group and 8 – 9pm, 9 – 10pm for the older group.

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Players can sign up for as few or as many sessions as they want.  Price is based on quantity with generous discounts available.  See below for all details and full season schedule!

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Nichols Small Rink sessions are ~12 players per session.  Riverside (full-size rink) sessions are ~20 players per session.  All sign up is first come, first serve.

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

NOTE: If the date or time of the sessions you are interested is NOT listed on the sign-up form, then those sessions have been filled.

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AGE GROUPS

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YOUNGER = Mite, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2013 – 2018 birth years)

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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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OLDER = Pewee, Bantam, Midget (2007 – 2013 birth years)

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Please contact us if any questions on age groups!

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PRICING & DISCOUNTS

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1 – 5 sessions price is $25/session

6 – 10 sessions price drops to $22/session (12% discount)

 11 – 14 sessions price drops to $20/session (20% discount)

15 – 18 sessions price drops to $19/session (24% discount) 

19 or more sessions price drops to $18/session  (28% discount)

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Flexible Player Sign Up!

Players are able to pick and choose the sessions they would like to attend as well as any combination of sessions.  Discounts are offered based on number of sessions chosen.  See above for discounts and costs.  If a date does not show up on the sign-up form, it means it has been filled. Sign up form is at the VERY bottom of the page.

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Family Multi-Player Discounts!

Families signing up multiple players up for skill sessions can add the total number of sessions signing up for together.  This will get them to per session discounted rates faster.  Example if a family has 2 players and sign each up for 6 sessions for a total of 12 sessions, the cost of each is $20/session and not $22/session (savings of $24).  In addition, if 1 player in a family is eligible for an advertised discount to another program then all players in that family are eligible for that same discount to the other program for that season.

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Sign Ups Add Together Throughout Season!

If you sign your player(s) up for sessions to start the season and then decide to add more later sessions later and it puts you into another discount tier then that new discounted rate would apply to all sessions, even if some dates have already passed.  This new discount would be taken into account on the new total.  Example, if you original signed your player up for 8 sessions ($22/session, $176 total) and then add 8 more sessions at another time, it would now be 16 total sessions ($19/session, $304 total – $176 previous paid = $128 balance).

Note, the adding together of sessions only lasts for that season of dates and resets each new season.  In addition, if a player cancels sessions, then the cost per session would revert to whatever discount tier is appropriate per session.

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School Holiday Camp Discounts! 

Players signed up for 10 or more skill sessions are eligible to attend any or all school holiday camps for the discounted rate of $35 each (school holiday camps normally are $40 each).

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NOTE: This discounted rate will NOT show up on the confirmation invoice email sent after signing up.  It will be taken off your total after sign-up form is received and reviewed.  Our system is unable to automatically apply discounts across different programs.  We will email you to confirm the discount and new total if this discount applies to your sign up!

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SKILLS TOPICS

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Overspeed Skating Skill Sessions

The purpose of overspeed/skating sessions is to push players outside their comfort zone with edge control, change of direction skating skills (stop/starts, pivots), quickness and lateral movement skills both with and without the puck.  The game of hockey is all about change of direction, lateral movement, strength and efficiency of players on their skates.

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Stickhandling, Skating & Puck Control Skill Sessions

The purpose of the Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control Skill Sessions is to challenge a players puck handling ability while skating.  Sessions will focus on a player’s ability to weight shift, make moves/dekes while skating with the puck.  Our focus is a player’s ability to never be flat footed always staying loaded on their edges while skating with the puck.  A common mistake is for players feet to stop moving while making moves/dekes.  Our goal is to teach players how to get their feet & hands working in conjunction with one another.

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Shooting Skill Sessions

The purpose of the Shooting Skill Sessions is to teach proper shooting mechanics as well as challenge a player’s ability to get shots off quickly and efficiently.  To be a good shooter you have to be able to shoot the puck from anywhere at any time using either leg, forehand or backhand, all types of shots (wrist shots, snap shots, slap shots), little to no setup of the puck, one timer or catch & release, shooting in stride or out of crossovers.  Skills in these sessions will be age/level dependent.

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SEASON SCHEDULES

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Mite - Pewee Minor Schedule (2013 - 2018 Birth Years)

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Pewee, Bantam, Midget Schedule (2007 - 2013 Birth Years)

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Payment Policies!

Payments for all programs/sessions signed up for September – December are due in full by October 1st.  Payments for all programs January – April are due in full by January 1st.

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Cancellation policy!

Players cancelling more than 7 days in advance of the scheduled session automatically can move the session to another open date or receive a credit for the cost of that specific session to use to any program we have at any time. If less cancelling less than 7 days prior to a session 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 24 hours in advance of a skills session, unless the player is able to find their own spot replacement.  Players are allowed to find their own 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 the change.  This policy is adopted due to these skill sessions being small numbers of players and includes cancellations due to sickness or injury.

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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 session due to weather would not constitute a refund or credit unless it adheres to the cancellation policy above.

Please note that Nichols Rink & Nichols School are separate entities.   If Nichols cancels school, it does not mean the rink is closed.  Most 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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Player's Level	AAA AA A House/Select Beginner (< 2 years hockey experience)
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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.

Fall - Winter Skill Sessions
Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game
Mini Mite Tuesday & Thursday Skills
Mini Mite Full Program
Columbus Day Camp
Veterans Day Camp
Thanksgiving Break Camps
Christmas Break Camps
MLK Day Camp
February Break Camps
Spring Body Contact & Checking Program
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, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2013 - 2018 birth years)
Pewee, Bantam, Midget Skill Sessions (2007 - 2013 Birth Years)

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Mite, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2013 - 2018 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 (2007 - 2013 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 Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game:

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 Mini Mite Tuesday & Thursday Skills:

Check mark box next to Tuesday & Thursdays ONLY! - Mini Mite Program below and press submit to sign up. Confirmation invoice to be sent to your email within few minutes. Make sure to save for your records.

Mini Mite 2 Day Program is currently filled. Check mark to be added to waiting list!, , 3 spots remaining

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Please select player's age group for Mini Mite Full Program:

Check mark box next to full mini mite program below and press submit to sign up. Confirmation invoice to be sent to your email within few minutes. Make sure to save for your records.

Mini Mite Full (3 Day) Program is currently filled. Check mark to be added to waiting list!, ,

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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 10 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 10 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 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 10 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 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 each for 1 - 2 Xmas Camps, $35 each 3 - 5 Xmas Camps, $30 each for all 6 Xmas Camps. Players in 10 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate for any number of camps.

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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 10 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 each for 1 - 2 Feb Break Camps, $35 each 3 - 5 Feb Break Camps, $30 each for all 6 Feb Break Camps. Players in 10 or more Nichols Skill Sessions are eligible for $35 discounted rate for any number of camps.

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Please select player's age group for Spring Body Contact & Checking Program:

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 Mini Mite Skills & 3 v 3 Game Sign Up
GOALIES School Holiday Camp Sign Up
GOALIES Spring Checking & Body Contact Sign Up

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GOALIES Mini Mite Skills & 3 v 3 Game 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.

Sun Dec 15th, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink 1 spot remaining

Sun Jan 5th, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink 1 spot remaining

Sun Jan 12th, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink 1 spot remaining

Sun Jan 19th, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink 1 spot remaining

Sun Jan 26th, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink 1 spot remaining

Sun Feb 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink 1 spot remaining

Sun Feb 16th, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink 1 spot remaining

Sun Feb 23rd, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink

Sun Mar 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink

Sun Mar 9th, 4:30-6:00pm GOALIES! Mini Mite Sunday Skills & 3 v 3 Game, 2017 -2020 Birth Years, Riverside Rink

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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.

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GOALIES Spring Checking & Body Contact Sign Up

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.

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

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2024 - 25 Fall & Winter Sign Up Form

Make sure to double check and review your sign-up form before submitting. After submitting you will receive an emailed copy of your form as a receipt. Make sure to check for this email and save or print a copy for your records!

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Parent First Name
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Email		Subscribe to Mailing List?
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Secondary Email		Subscribe to Mailing List?
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Phone Number

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

One or more players has selected a group for which they need a jersey. Please select their jersey size below.

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