HOUSE LEAGUE and WOMEN'S 2023-2024 SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The House League Skill Development Program aims to support those athletes who wish to further develop their hockey skills over the course of the winter. This season we are pleased to offer the following skill sessions.
We are excited to have the skill and expertise of Sarah Tracey leading our enhanced skill development program this season.
2023-2024 Skill Development Sessions
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Program
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Ages
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Birth Years
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Experience
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Hours Per Week
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Schedule
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Number of Skaters
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Arena
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Fee
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Learn to Play
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5-8
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2015 2016 2017
2018
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Limited skating
or hockey
experience/First year of hockey
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8 Sessions
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Monday’s
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Sept. 25, Oct 23,
Nov. 6, 20,
Dec. 4, 18,
Jan. 15, 29
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25
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Magna/Honda
Newmarket
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$96
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U11 Hockey Fundamentals
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9-10
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2014
2013
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One year of hockey experience
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8 Sessions
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Wednesday's
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Oct. 4, 18,
Nov. 1, 15, 29,
Dec. 13,
Jan. 10, 24
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25
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Magna/Honda
Newmarket
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$96
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U13/U15 Hockey Fundamentals
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11-14
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2012
2011
2010
2009
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One year of hockey
experience
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8 Sessions
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Monday’s
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Oct. 2, 16, 30
Nov. 13, 27
Dec. 11
Jan. 8, 22
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25
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Magna/Honda
Newmarket
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$96
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Goalie Skill Sessions
U15 & U18 House League
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U15 & U18 House League
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2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
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All Goalies Welcome
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1
Session
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Thursday
8:45 - 9:45pm
Nov 30
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9 Goalies
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NTR
Newmarket
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FREE
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U18
3-vs-3
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U18 House League
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2008
2007
2006
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All Skill Levels Welcome
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6 Sessions
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Thursday's
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Oct. 5, 19,
Nov. 2, 16, 30,
Dec. 14
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12
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NTR
Newmarket
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Free |
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U15
3-vs-3
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U15 House League
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2009
2010
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All Skill Levels Welcome
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8 Sessions
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Thursday's
7:45pm - 8:45pm
Oct. 19,
Nov. 2, 23,
Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15, Mar. 7
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12
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NTR
Newmarket
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$160
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Women's Power Skating/Puck Control
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Senior Women |
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All Skill Levels Welcome
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8 Sessions
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Thursday's
7:45pm - 8:45pm
Oct. 12, 26,
Nov. 9, 30,
Dec. 21, Jan. 25, Feb. 8, 29
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12
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NTR
Newmarket
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$200
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Women's
Skill Session
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Senior Women
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All Skill Levels Welcome
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5 Sessions
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Thursday's
8:45pm-9:45pm
Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 21, Jan. 25, Feb. 29
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12 |
NTR Newmarket
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$125 |
Goalie Skill Session
Women's
Division
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Senior Women |
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All Goalies Welcome
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1
Session
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Thursday
8:45pm-9:45pm
Oct 26
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9 Goalies
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NTR Newmarket
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$25
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Program Descriptions
Learn to Playis for 5–7-year old’s with limited hockey or skating experience looking to build skating and hockey skills through fun, engaging games. This is a great opportunity to build new skills and relationships with players across the House League program. During these sessions players wear full hockey equipment. Each session is 50minutes in length.
U9/U11/U13 Hockey Fundamentals is for 7–10 year old’s with some hockey or skating experience looking to build on skating, puck control, passing, shooting, and overall hockey sense to complement their play and confidence during their house league games. This is a great opportunity to build on new skills and build relationships with players across the U9/U11 House League program. During these sessions players wear full hockey equipment. Each session is 50minutes in length.
Goalie Skill Sessions are for goalies who are registered in the Panther House League Program from U15 to the program who are looking to work on the fundamentals of goaltending; stance, positioning, T-push, shuffle, C-cut, and the butterfly. This session is designed for goalies to see and stop lots of pucks!
U18/U15/U13 – 3-on-3 are for players who are registered in the Panther House League Program who want additional game time experience. During this 50minute session, players will focus on a specific skill each session, followed by a 3-on-3 game to continue to build confidence, hockey sense and have fun! Players have the opportunity to continue to build relationships with players across the House League Program.
On-Ice Coach & Trainer Volunteers
Please reach out to Sarah if you would like to help on the ice or if you are a rostered trainer, we will need you to volunteer your time to support the program
SARAH TRACEY
Sarah grew up playing hockey with the Aurora Tigers before joining the Panthers organization early on in her career. She then played with the North York Storm and Willowdale Red Wings before the collegiate level. At the collegiate level, she played NCAA Division III at New England College for four years where she recorded 130 total career points. She was named ECAC East All-Academic Team twice, ECAC Rookie of the Week three times, ECAC East All-Tournament Team, New England College Rookie of the Year, and New England College Most Valuable Player and led the team as Captain her senior year.
Sarah graduated from New England College in 2010 with a degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education. She is currently a teacher in York Region and plays in the Panther Women's division. Sarah brings over 30 years of playing experience. She is passionate about empowering young women and girls through the game of hockey to build confidence and create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of all. Sarah believes in the importance of giving back to the game that has given her so much. She is excited to welcome your child onto the ice this season!
Please feel free to contact Sarah at [email protected] if you have any questions.