Apr 21, 2025 | Communications | 437 views
U13 / U15 Checking Clinics - April 27th
On
Sunday, April 27th MTMHA & TPH (Total Package Hockey) will be hosting a free checking clinic for MTMHA players in the U13 (2013/2014) and U15 (2011/2012) divisions.
U13 Clinic - 12:25-1:15pm
U15 Clinic - 1:25 - 2:15pm
For our U13 age players (2013/2014 birth years), the purpose of this clinic will be an introduction to the key stages and technique associated with the NCCP checking progression model and what tactics can and can't be applied at the U13 level.
Realizing players do not get into full body checking until U15 age, many of these techniques should be applied throughout a player's development, and if taught effectively, can enhance the player's ability to control the puck, create quality scoring opportunities, ensure their own personal safety and develop confidence in how to play the game.
For our U15 age players (2011/2012 birth year) the purpose of this clinic will be to continue teachings of the NCCP 4-step progression model related to body checking including positioning & angling, stick checks, contact confidence, and body checking.
Important Info
-This clinic is MANDITORY for all players wishing to try out for U15 travel hockey in the 2025/2026 season.
-For 2011 players who attended the checking clinic is 2024, attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory.
-U13 aged players interested in playing travel hockey are encouraged to attend to learn the introductory stages of NCCP checking progression.
-Any players selected following tryouts to sign an Affiliate Player Form (AP) for U15 Travel will require participation in this clinic to be eligible to compete. This includes any U13 player that may AP to U15 travel or U15 LL to U15 travel level.
-Coaches will be on ice to assist players and TPH staff.
-Session attendance will be recorded.
-There is NO cost to attend these sessions.
-GOALIES are not required to attend these sessions.