Checking Clinic/Seminar
This will focus on player safety along with giving and receiving a hit while in compliance with USA Hockey’s model.
Mid South Ice House - Friday, April 4th
On-Ice 5:45-6:45 pm
Investment: $30
Birth Years 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03
MSIH is offering a 1-day Checking Clinic/Seminar. It is strongly recommended that the following age groups attend. Spaces are limited to register. All players MUST be registered with USA Hockey and have full equipment.
Program Material
Giving and receiving a check
Players will be put through a series of drills to build confidence and introduce the fundamentals of safe body contact
Angling and the importance of body positioning
Poke checks, sweep checks and stick checks
Learn to protect yourself from injury in the event you are put in a bad situation on the ice, such as what to do if checked from behind
An introduction to open ice body contact and reducing your opponent’s space
A major emphasis will be placed on technique and player safety!