This specialty body contact (checking) camp is geared toward players, ages 11 and 12 years, who have achieved an advanced level of overall skill and will be playing spring hockey in 2025 or will be transitioning to U15 rep hockey in the upcoming season.  Bodychecking is an important part of hockey; however, it can be intimidating for young players to play a game for the first time with bodychecking. These sessions are strategically designed in a way that builds day after day and will complement the instruction provided in our previous sessions.

This camp will be instructed by Ryan Gropp, Synergy’s Head Coach and Director of Hockey Player development, Ryan will expose players to the foundational skills involved with Positioning & Angling, Stick Checks and Contact Confidence (Body Contact) and emphasize teaching basic body-checking skills and proper hit reception. Understanding the details of hitting and hit reception increases player confidence and safety, reducing the possibility of injury.

Full gear is required for this clinic.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Full Hockey gear is required for this clinic. Please have white hockey tape on the blade of your hockey stick.