March Checking Camps

When players move from non-hitting to hitting hockey the game changes in many ways.  Checking can either make a player more effective or less effective.  Checking is a skill and players who understand how to use their bodies and protect the puck will be more effective players then players who do not.

The purpose of this camp is to teach players how to use checking to make themselves better players– correct checking technique, how to give and take a hit, learn how to properly protect the puck and use their body to create scoring chances or separate the opposition from the puck. 

Players will be split into small groups 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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Dates/Times:

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We are offering 4 different groups to choose from.

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GROUP #1 = Monday March 9th 5:00 – 6:30pm & Tuesday March 10th 5:30 – 7:00pm

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GROUP #2 = Monday March 9th 6:30 – 8:00pm & Tuesday March 10th 7:00 – 8:30pm

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GROUP #3 = Wednesday March 11th 5:00 – 6:30pm & Friday March 13th 5:00 – 6:30pm

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GROUP #4 = Wednesday March 11th 6:30 – 8:00pm & Friday March 13th 6:30 – 8:00pm

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**Players MUST be able to attend both days & times.  This is a 2-session program.  No mixing and matching days/times across groups.  Price reflects 3 hours of total ice.  Use sign-up form to select what group you would like to attend.  If group interested does not appear on sign up form under Pre-Tryout 2 Day Checking tab, then it has been filled.

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

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Age:

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2013 – 2014 Birth Years

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**Players are split into small groups by birth year, level of play and size

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Location:

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Riverside Rink

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Cost:

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$60 (3 total Hours Ice – $20/hour)

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Objectives:

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Session #1   

Players will learn all the basics of checking: proper checking technique, how give/take a hit, how to take a hit along the wall, as well as body contact, puck protection and positioning skills along the boards. 

 
Session #2    

This session will focus on “playing in contact.”  This is the idea that when you have the puck you want to use checking/body contact to protect the puck/yourself.  Many players when they have the puck are not physical and allow themselves to get hit.  This session we will focus on being physical with the puck not only to protect yourself, but this gives you best opportunity to protect the puck and make plays. 

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Payment Policies!

Payments are due March 1st to hold the spot!

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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.

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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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