Vancouver Thunderbirds Summer Camps 2021
Rep Players
August 16-20 (M-F)
August 23-27 (M-F)
August 30-September 2 (M-Th)
Hillcrest Centre
U11 Players (Birth Years: 2011-2012)
Positioning and Scrimmage Camp
U11 only
This camp is designed to help U11 players learn the skills and tactics necessary to succeed in full-ice hockey. It will focus on offensive and defensive individual and team tactics such as support, checking, zone coverage, and zone entries through high-tempo drills, small area games, and scrimmages.
Rep level players or strong skaters in recreational division may register for this camp. This is NOT a camp for beginners or players who do not have a strong base in skating.
Lead Instructor: Amy de Bree
Date: August 16-20 (M-F)
Time: 2:45 – 3:45 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24
Regular Rate: $230
Max # of Goalies: 2 GOALIES SOLD OUT - WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $115
Power Skating Camp
U11 only
Skating is one of the most important skills in hockey. By improving your skating, you will be better able to stay in the play, allowing you to get the puck more and increasing your impact on the game. Maximizing your stride and having control over your edges will truly set you apart from everyone else on the ice. If you want to ensure you are entering the season at full flight, this session is a must!
Rep level players or strong skaters in recreational division may register for this camp. This is NOT a camp for beginners or players who do not have a strong base in skating.
Lead Instructor: Karen Kos
Date: August 16-20 (M-F)
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24
Regular Rate: $230
There are no goalies in this camp.
Scrimmage with Defensive Skills Focus Camp
U11/U13
This camp is designed to help U11 and U13 players learn the skills and tactics necessary to succeed in full-ice hockey. The camp will utilize high tempo drills and scrimmages to teach positioning, individual and team tactics with extra attention to the defensive side of the game such as support, checking, battling and zone coverage. As all U11 skaters will be assessed during tryouts in both forward and defence positions, this camp is designed to enhance the players’ familiarity in both positions as well as highlight tips and tricks on backchecking and gap control.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Rick Lanz
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24
Regular Rate: $230
Max # of Goalies: 2 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $115
Rep Prep Camp
U11 only
This camp is designed to prepare players for the rep tryouts and will focus on puck skills, skating, and positioning through the use of drills and small area games. A high tempo pace will help players get their game up to speed while providing opportunity to improve their individual skills so they can perform their best at the tryouts starting on September 10 (with ice times required ahead of this date TBD).
This camp consists of two back-to-back one hour ice sessions with an ice clean providing a short break.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Date: August 30 – September 2 (M-Th)
Time: 2:00 – 4:15 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24 SOLD OUT
Regular Rate: $340
Max # of Goalies: 2 SOLD OUT
Regular Rate: $170
Click here to register for the waitlist or look at other options for U11 in Aug 16 and Aug 23 weeks as there are options for rep players (eg Aug 16 back to back Positioning and Scrimmage / Power Skating camps create a second rep prep option)
U13 Players (Birth Years: 2009-2010)
Rep Prep Camp
U13 only
This camp is designed to prepare players for the rep tryouts and will focus on puck skills, skating, and positioning through the use of drills and small area games. A high tempo pace will help players get their game up to speed while providing opportunity to improve their individual skills so they can perform their best at the tryouts starting on August 28.
This camp consists of two back-to-back ice sessions with one session focusing on skills and scrimmage and the other working with skating coach Karen Kos.
Players must be registered for rep tryouts to participate in this camp.
Date: August 16-20 (M-F)
Time: 5:15 – 7:30 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24 LIMITED SPACE REMAINING
Regular Rate: $430
Max # of Goalies: 2 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $215
Power Skating Camp
U13 only
Skating is one of the most important skills in hockey. By improving your skating, you will be better able to stay in the play, allowing players to get to the puck more and increasing your impact on the game. Maximizing your stride and having control over your edges will truly set you apart from everyone else on the ice. If you want to ensure you are entering the season at full flight, this session is a must!
Rep level players or strong skaters in recreational division may register for this camp. This is NOT a camp for beginners or players who do not have a strong base in skating.
Lead Instructor: Karen Kos
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 5:15 – 6:15 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24
Regular Rate: $230
There are no goalies in this camp
Click here to register for waitlist - SOLD OUT
Shooting and Scoring Camp
U13/U15
This camp is the perfect choice for the player who wants to improve their game with the puck. It will cover a variety of shooting and stickhandling techniques, helping players to learn new skills and elevate others through a series of high-tempo drills and stations with a high number of repetitions.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Mike Todd
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24 LIMITED SPACE REMAINING
Regular Rate: $230
Max # of Goalies: 4
Regular Rate: $115
Scrimmage with Defensive Skills Focus Camp
U11/U13
This camp is designed to help U11 and U13 players learn the skills and tactics necessary to succeed in full-ice hockey. The camp will utilize high tempo drills and scrimmages to teach positioning, individual and team tactics with extra attention to the defensive side of the game such as support, checking, battling and zone coverage. As all U13 skaters will be assessed during tryouts on their defensive and offensive skills, this camp is designed to enhance the players’ familiarity in both positions as well as highlight tips and tricks on backchecking and gap control.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Rick Lanz
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24
Regular Rate: $230
Max # of Goalies: 2 SOLD OUT
Regular Rate: $115
U15 Players (Birth Years: 2007-2008)
Checking 101 Camp
U15/U18
Checking 101 is an introduction to body checking where players will learn to safely make and receive a body check. This camp is for players who have not previously taken a checking clinic, or who need a refresher on proper checking techniques. Players trying out for U15 or U18 Rep need to have completed Checking 101 or an equivalent in another MHA to be eligible to tryout.
With so few games last season, this is highly recommended for all U15 players. Should there be a high level of interest, we will identify another option(s) for those who sign up for the waitlist once the camp is full.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Mike Todd
Date: August 16-20 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm
Regular Rate: $230
There are no goalies in this camp
Rep Prep Camp
U15 only
This camp is designed to prepare players for the rep tryouts and will focus on puck skills, skating, and positioning through the use of drills and small area games. A high tempo pace will help players get their game up to speed while providing opportunity to improve their individual skills so they can perform their best at the tryouts starting on August 28.
This camp consists of two back-to-back ice sessions with one session focusing on skills and scrimmage and the other working with skating coach Karen Kos.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 2:45 – 5:00 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $430
Max # of Goalies: 2 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $215
Shooting and Scoring Camp
U13/U15
This camp is the perfect choice for the player who wants to improve their game with the puck. It will cover a variety of shooting and stickhandling techniques, helping players to learn new skills and elevate others through a series of high-tempo drills and stations with a high number of repetitions.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Mike Todd
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $230
Max # of Goalies: 4
Regular Rate: $115
Checking 201 Camp
U15/U18
Checking 201 is for players who have taken Checking 101 or have played U15 or U18 rep hockey with checking. This camp will teach more advanced body checking skills helping players to effectively give and take body checks in a variety of situations, allowing them to safely and effectively utilize body checking to gain puck possession.
With so few games last season, this is highly recommended for all U18 players. Should there be a high level of interest, we will identify another option(s) for those who sign up for the waitlist once the camp is full.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Mike Todd
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 7:45 – 8:45 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24
Regular Rate: $230
There are no goalies in this camp
Compete and Battle Camp
U15/U18
The game of hockey is made up of continuous series of small area battles that take place across the entire rink. This camp is designed to teach players how to compete both with and without the puck in a high tempo challenging camp set in a safe environment.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Steven Maisey
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24 LIMITED SPACE REMAINING
Regular Rate: $230
Max # of Goalies: 2 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $115
U18 Players (Birth Years: 2004-2006)
Checking 101 Camp
U15/U18
Checking 101 in an introduction to body checking where players will learn to safely make and receive a body check. This camp is for players who have not previously taken a checking clinic, or who need a refresher on proper checking techniques. Players trying out for U15 or U18 Rep need to have completed Checking 101 or an equivalent in another MHA to be eligible to tryout.
With so few games last season, this is highly recommended for all U15 players. Should there be a high level of interest, we will identify another option(s) for those who sign up for the waitlist once the camp is full.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Mike Todd
Date: August 16-20 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm SOLD OUT
Regular Rate: $230
There are no goalies in this camp
Checking 201 Camp
U15/U18
Checking 201 is for players who have taken Checking 101 or have played U15 or U18 rep hockey with checking. This camp will teach more advanced body checking skills helping players to effectively give and take body checks in a variety of situations, allowing them to safely and effectively utilize body checking to gain puck possession.
With so few games last season, this is highly recommended for all U18 players. Should there be a high level of interest, we will identify another option(s) for those who sign up for the waitlist once the camp is full.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Mike Todd
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 7:45 – 8:45 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24
Regular Rate: $230
There are no goalies in this camp
Compete and Battle Camp
U15/U18
The game of hockey is made up of continuous series of small area battles that take place across the entire rink. This camp is designed to teach players how to compete both with and without the puck in a high tempo challenging camp set in a safe environment.
Players should be registered for rep tryouts to register for this camp.
Lead Instructor: Steven Maisey
Date: August 23-27 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm
Max # of Skaters: 24 LIMITED SPACE REMAINING
Regular Rate: $230
Max # of Goalies: 2 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Regular Rate: $115