Questions about SUMMER CAMPS
- Why should I choose Northern Edge?
- We want to send our child out of state. Is there any reason we should attend Northern Edge instead?
- What is a typical camp day?
- What is the difference between the Advanced Skills & Game Concepts and the Skills Development Camp?
- Is there a discount if a player attends more than one week?
- Is there a discount for additional family members?
- What is the "Northern Edge Advantage"?
- Is there skill training for girls?
- Is there any training for goalies?
- Is there a discount for goalies?
- What is the Total Offense Clinic all about?
- When is the due date for registration?
- Do the weeks typically sell out?
- When will I receive a confirmation?
- Who can I contact for further information?
- As a defensemen, what can I look to improve on, at the Total Defense Camp?
- What is the "Complete Player" Program?
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Why should I choose Northern Edge?
Northern Edge Elite Hockey is the premier hockey school
in the industry.
We have the lowest instructor to student ratio, and our
attention to the smallest detail ensures that the player
not only learns the most, but also has a great time. We
offer specialized instruction and with a professional staff,
the player is guaranteed to become the best he or she can
be.
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We
want to send our child out of state. Is there any reason
we should attend Northern Edge instead?
Why
send your child out of town when you can have the best experience
for your child at home. Out of town camps cost exorbitant
amounts of money, and there is no way of monitoring your
child's progress. NEEHS brings the most intense training
in a fun environment to your home rink: you can watch the
training and see the personal interaction between our instructors
and your child first hand.
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What is a typical camp day?
Each Northern Edge Day is special, and has a theme that is consistent on and off the ice.
The day is full, and packed with learning as well as fun. The player will be tired when
s/he gets home! Here is a sample of a typical day. (Due to the difference in ice times
and program offering at various locations, these times are for example only.) Exact
times for each camp will be posted online approximately two weeks prior to the first
day of camp.
FOR A FULL DAY CAMP: (Example only)
- 8:00AM Drop off
- 8:30-10:30AM On-Ice
- 10:45-11:15AM Plyometrics & off-ice skills (stick handling, quick feet etc)
- 11:30-12:00PM Lunch (lunch program offered by some rinks)
- 12:30-2:30PM On-Ice
- 2:45-3:15PM Instructional video
- 3:15-4:30PM Off-Ice games
FOR A 1/2 DAY CAMP: (Example only)
- 8:00AM Drop off
- 8:30-10:00AM On-Ice
- 10:30-12:00PM Plyometrics/Off-Ice Skills (stick handling, quick feet etc)/Instructional Video/Off-Ice Games
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What is the difference between the Advanced Skills & Game Concepts and the Skills Development Camp?
The fundamentals of these two programs are essentially the
same. While the Advanced Skills week offers more ice time,
we recommend any player not playing at the elite level to
attend our skills development camp. The drills are similar
and the competition may be harder at the Advanced Skills
week, but many players (up to and including house select
players) would benefit more from the Skills Development
Camp. The Advanced Skills week was designed to encourage
high level players to continue to train at the elite level;
more is demanded from these players and the competition is
high!
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Is
there a discount if a player attends more than one week?
25% of our players attend more than one week per summer: for
this, Northern Edge offers a $40 discount on any additional
week (discounts excluded on ½ day camps and those registered
as a goalie). To receive the discount(s), all camps must be
registered at the same time, during the same
registration
process. This discount will not apply after the registration
deadline of March 31,2010. This discount does not
apply to ½ day camps.
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Is
there a discount for additional family members?
We offer $40 for any additional family members (discounts
excluded on ½ day camps and those registered as a goalie).
To receive the discount(s), all camps must be registered at
the same time, during the same registration process. This
discount will not apply after the registration deadline of
March 31, 2010.
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What
is the "Northern Edge Advantage"?
- High intensity training at all skill levels
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Innovative concepts on and off the ice
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Specific skills training: individual instruction for
forwards, defensemen and goalies
- Unique European drills that will maximize all skill
levels
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The personal attention to the player ensures that s/he
will be challenged to be his/her best in a positive
environment
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Is
there skill training for girls?
Yes, many of Northern Edge students are girls. Currently,
we offer a Girls Only program in Kirkwood, MO. However,
We have a large attendance of girls in many of the other
programs we run across the country.
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Is
there any training for goalies?
NEEHS
offers individual goalie instruction. As well, we only take
four goalies per class.
This is a tremendous opportunity for any goalie to work on his/her game in a highly organized structured shooting environment. For half price, this is significant value for your money.
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Is
there a discount for goalies?
There is a 50% discount on the registration fee for the first four goaltenders to register
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What is the Total Offense Clinic all about?
The Total Offense program incorporates the learning of all skills necessary to be an effective offensive player. Players are taught that being an effective offensive player requires diligence, work ethic and practicing seemingly small details. This is not just a shooting program (but seemingly a million pucks get shot): instead, players learn how to create their own scoring chances. While there are a few natural goal scorers, players are shown through on-ice drills and extensive video that most goals are scored by getting the puck to the net and driving the cage with a purpose. The instructors will put the players in uncomfortable situations and challenge them to get scoring chances. It is no wonder that this is the most popular Northern Edge Program!
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When
is the due date for registration?
Registration is required before March 31, 2010. An early
registration discount is offered to all camp registrations
(excluding ½ day camps & anyone registered as a goalie) on
and before March 31, 2010. After this date, registrations
we be at our regular camp fee, up until 2 weeks (or 14 days)
prior to the camps start date. Any registration received
within 14 days of the first day of camp will incur a $25
last registration fee.
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Do
the weeks typically sell out?
NEEHS
proudly boasts a 95% return rate, and frequently, camps
sell out by the end of March.
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When
will I receive a confirmation?
Upon registering your child, you should receive a confirmation email within minutes. If a confirmation email is not received, please contact our office to ensure a successful registration process.
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Who
can I contact for further information?
Email us at info@neehs.com
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As a defensemen, what can I look to improve on, at the Total Defense Camp?
Improvements will be made in the following areas: Skating, Puck Movement, Body Positioning, and effective use of the Stick. Additional focus will be on Body Checking Techniques, Reading the Rush, Joining the Play, Odd-Man Situational Play, and Protecting the Net.
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What is the "Complete Player" Program?
The Complete Player Program combines the essential elements from both the Total Offense & Total Defense Curriculums. Players will focus on "Offensive Skills Development" in the AM Ice Session, and "Defensive Skills Development" in the PM Ice Session.
*In select cities, your player may have the option to participate in a Half Day or Full Day version of this program.
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