Development Spring Hockey Program | RINK Kelowna

Location: Winfield Arena

Program Features

  • 8 week program, 2 sessions per week, 16 hours of on ice development 
  • Small group sizes – limited to 20 skaters and 3 goalies 
  • Small coach to player ratio of 1:5 
  • Professional coaching from RHA coaches 
  • Goaltending coaching provided 

Mastery Keys

  • Passing & Shooting

    • Proper passing and shooting technique.

    • An emphasis on accuracy while stationary and moving, on the forehand and backhand.   

  • Power Skating

    • Proper fundamental forward and backward stride technique.

    • Focus on basic edge work (Stopping, Crossovers, Transition skating.)

  • Puck Control

    • Proper puck handling technique.

    • Focus on age specific fundamental movements and patterns to improve puck handling and promote creativity with the puck.   

  • Small Area Games

    • Decision making and technical skill application.

    • Recognizing and executing foundational game play patterns.   

Program Dates & Times

  • Tuesday & Thursday at 5:15 p.m.