GOALIE DEVELOPMENT IS HERE!

Teaching the in's and outs of goaltending to help you improve your game in net!

Beginning Tuesday 21st May, the Icehouse Goaltending Academy will hold it's first development class for all current goaltenders. Join Jon Olthuis, goaltender for the Melbourne Mustangs, in a 1hr session from 4:30pm for the last 5 weeks of term 2. Classes will be a drop-in basis and will focus on basic fundamentals to advanced techniques and strategies. 

Jon Olthuis - Hockey experience

- 3 years canadian Junior A hockey

- 4 years NCAA division 1 college hockey

- 2 years Southern Professional Hockey League

- 4 years goalie instructor at Banff hockey school in Canada

To register for this class go to the online store or simply pay at front desk on Tuesday nights.

Hockey Academy is a terrific way to get in the game. Even if you’ve never skated before, our qualified coaches can teach you all the basics required to become a hockey star! 

Please contact the Hockey Academy to to be put on the wait list for Term 3 2013 enrolment notification. Please provide your name, phone number and class preference hockeyacademy@icehouse.com.au

When: In line with the Victorian School term, classes held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings
Class duration: 1 hour instruction
Equipment: all equipment is provided
Cost:  Hockey Academy is an upfront payment of $275 (Tues and Wed) per term and $247.50 for Saturdays. This includes 1 hour of instruction, hockey skates and full equipment hire included in term fee.

BASIC SKILLS - LEARN TO SKATE

HOCKEY BASIC SKILLS: This class is designed for KIDS AND ADULTS who are beginners and who are interested in learning to skate before joining hockey school. No equipment is used during the class. Saturday 10:15am (30min in class of 8 students + 30mins practice and free general session). Please contact programs@icehouse.com.au for more information or to register your interest for Term 3 class.

YOUTH HOCKEY CLASSES

YOUTH INTRO TO HOCKEY  (under the age of 18): TUESDAY: 4:30pm - 5:30pm  SATURDAY: 9.45am–10.45am  Specifically designed for Under 18's. After starting out with the skating basics, the program encourages development by taking youths through a series of skill levels preparing them to play ice hockey. 

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE HOCKEY (under the age of 18) For skaters who have completed the Youth Intro course: WEDNESDAY: 5pm–6pm 

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE (under the age of 18) For skaters who have completed youth intermediate and are now ready to learn the fundamentals of the game through playing the game. SATURDAY: 10.45am–11.45am 

ADULT HOCKEY CLASSES

INTRO TO HOCKEY ADULTS (18+): Specifically designed for adults 18 and over. After starting out with the skating basics, the program encourages development by taking adults through a series of skill levels in general skating techniques before introducing stick and puck skills. Intro "B" is suited to those who are new to Ice Hockey. Intro "A" is a more advanced beginner class and suited to those who have completed one term of Intro but are not yet ready for the Intermediate class.  

Tuesday: Intro "B" 4.30pm-5.30pm

Wednesday: Intro "A" 6:15pm–7:15pm 

Saturday: Intro "B" 9:45am-10:45am

ADULT INTERMEDIATE (18+):  Intermediate is suited to those who have advanced from Intro and are looking to continue their skill development.
Wednesday: Intermediate 7:30pm–8:30pm  Please contact hockeyacademy@icehouse.com.au to be placed on the expressions of interest for Term 2 2013

ADULT SCRIMMAGE -NEW CLASS!!! (18+): For Intermediate level skaters as a stand alone or complementary class to extend their game play skills prior to enrolling in Development League.
Tuesday: 6:45pm-7:45pm

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE

Classes are only suitable for those who have completed Intermediate Hockey class

DEV LEAGUE ADULTS (18+):
Wednesday: 8:45PM - 9:45PM Please contact hockeyacademy@icehouse.com.au to be placed on the expressions of interest for Term 2 2013

POWER SKATING (18+):

Wednesday: 10:00pm – 11:00pm 

Power Skating includes:

1. Skating Agility –turns, pivots, edge control, three turns, two foot turns, Mohawk turns
2. Stride Mechanics- extensions & recovery, arm position, blade and ice contact, bending knees, hip to toe extension, lengthening stride
3. Starts- acceleration start, explosive skating, quick V push start
4. Stopping- weight distribution, proper stance and body positioning, proper balance and weight transfer
5. Backward Skating- backward edges, turns, stops, quick start backwards
Once the techniques are solidified the hockey players will be able to generate more power with less effort. Stop with ease and assurance, have more agility with turns and edges all while having fun!

For more information, please contact us at:
hockeyacademy@icehouse.com.au
(03) 8631 3997

Programs Refund Policy

A full or partial refund will be issued if:

1. Medibank Icehouse is unable to provide the program that the participant originally paid for due to lack of demand, technical issues or rescheduling.
2. Severe injury or illness prevents the participant from beginning or completing the full program.

Full or partial credit will be issued if:

1. Minor injury or illness prevents the participant from beginning or completing the full program.
2. The participant is not suited for the particular program they’ve registered for, and is moved to another program. In this case, the credit from the original program will be used to fund the new program.

Refund or credit will not be issued in cases in which:

1. The participant is not interested in completing the program.
2. The participant’s availability changes, and they are unable to complete the program.
3. The participant engages in abusive, immoral or disruptive behavior towards Medibank Icehouse staff or visitors, and is dismissed from the venue.