Powerskating & Skills Program
Program Overview
NEW for the 2025-2026 season we are excited to introduce our Powerskating & Skills Program to the TOP Hockey player pathway. Designed for 2016-2019 birth years, this program is a development-focused program that combines high-quality professional coaching with a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on Powerskating combined with specific hockey skills.
Each session generally begins with a fast-paced powerskating component, focusing on forward strides, crossovers, backward skating, proper posture, edges, and more. From there, players are split into small-groups and will rotate through skills stations on the ice, working combining their skating training with shooting, passing, game situations, puck races, and everything in between.
Weekly Options
Programs & Details
| Weekly Programs | Birthyears | Fall Term | Winter Term | Cost (Per Session) | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundays 6:30pm-7:30pm @ Appleby College | 2016–2019 | Oct 26 – Dec 21 | Jan 4 – Mar 1 | $375 + HST | REGISTER NOW |
- Ski-Friendly Schedule — no sessions on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sunday mornings to allow for skiing on weekends.
- Professional Coaches — certified non-parent coaches and full-time Technical & Admin staff.
- Monthly Intersquad Games — small-sided games with smaller nets, often 3v3 or 4v4.
- Technical Curriculum — inspired by the latest research through Hockey Canada & USA Hockey.
- Skill-Based Groups — split into skill-based groups, creating a pathway to join the TOP Hockey U8 team.
- Premier Appleby College Arena — located in south Oakville
What Equipment Do I Need?
All players must wear full hockey equipment: CSA-approved helmet with cage, neckguard, skates, gloves, shoulder and elbow pads, pants, shin pads, socks, and a stick.
Who Is Eligible?
This is not a Learn-to-Skate program. Players should get up independently, move on skates without assistance, feel comfortable on the ice without a parent, and be able to stride around the ice at least once without falling.
How long is each class?
Each class is 50-mins long. Zamboni times are part of the scheduled program time and are generally at the top of the hour (ie. 6:30-6:40pm)
Ready to register?
Spots fill quickly — secure your child’s spot today.