Body Checking Clinic

Hockey Canada Certified Body Checking Clinic

Build Confidence, Enhance Safety, and Master the Physical Game.

Transitioning into contact hockey is a major milestone in a player's development. Our Hockey Canada Certified Body Checking Clinic, led by experienced instructor Ryan Thompson, is designed to teach players the fundamental skills of body contact and checking in a safe, controlled, and supportive environment.

This three-week program focuses on the technical aspects of giving and receiving a body check, emphasizing player safety, respect for the opponent, and building on-ice awareness. Whether your player is entering their first year of contact hockey or looking to refine their physical play, this clinic will equip them with the confidence they need to succeed and stay safe.

What Players Will Learn

• Angling & Positioning: How to properly steer opponents and establish defensive body position.

• Receiving a Check: Techniques to brace for impact, protect the puck, and safely absorb contact along the boards and in open ice.

• Delivering a Check: Proper mechanics for delivering a clean, safe, and effective body check using the trunk and shoulders.

• Awareness & Safety: Keeping the head up, reading the play, and understanding the rules and responsibilities of physical play under Hockey Canada guidelines.

Program Details

• Dates: Sundays – March 1, 8, and 15

• Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Location: Kinsmen Arena

• Lead Instructor: Ryan Thompson

• Investment: $135 + HST

Bonus: Each player will receive an official Body Checking Clinic Certificate upon successful completion of the four-week program.

Space is limited to ensure a high coach-to-player ratio and maximum repetitions. Equip your player with the skills they need to play safe and play hard!