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Spring Youth Clinics

Youth hockey has gone through significant changes since

we offered our first clinic 24 years ago. Off season hockey

programs used to provide an opportunity to develop new

skills, to develop more confidence with the puck, and to have

fun playing hockey. The spring and summer used to be a time

when hockey players would play other sports, work on their

conditioning, and skate a few times a week to improve their

skills, try new things on the ice, and renew their passion for

the game.

Over the past several years, youth hockey has evolved to a

point where the emphasis is on games and tournaments.

Young players are designated to roles and the focus is on

winning, at the expense of individual development. This

model does not allow a young player to develop the skills or

confidence necessary to truly enjoy the game. The season has

become too long, summers are consumed with leagues and

tournaments, and young players are losing their passion for the

game before they reach high school.

Developing as a hockey player requires a long term commitment

to skill development, physical conditioning and rest. We had this

in mind when we designed our program 24 years ago. It is our

belief that players gain more when practicing over a longer

period of time. We are committed to offering programs that

extend through a number of weeks. As a result of the constant

repetition of task specific drills, while under the watchful eye of

our experienced instructors, each player has ample time to

absorb concepts and to attain mastery over new skills. Our practices are intense and our students and staff work very hard. Our program has been proven, not only to increase a player’s skill level and speed of play, but also to improve his or her confidence, as we encourage them to carry the puck and develop on ice creativity. Our philosophy is simple: we believe that better skilled players have more fun playing hockey, and therefore, our program targets individual skill development, intensity of play, and creativity.

Our youth clinics are intended for young hockey players, between the ages of 4 and 18. These sessions will be held at the Ingersol Arena in Auburn and the Family Ice Center

in Falmouth. The first session begins on April 17 and each division will skate once per week for ten weeks through the end of June.

Ingersol Arena, Auburn

* Micro Division (Ages 4 to 6) - $195

Saturdays at 9:30 AM beg.4/17

* Junior Division: (Ages 6 to 8) - $395

Tuesdays at 6:15 PM beg. 4/20

* Minor Division: (Ages 9 to 11) - $395

Wednesdays at 6:15 PM beg. 4/21

* Major Division:  (Ages 12 to 15) - $395

Thursdays at 6:15 PM beg. 4/22

* Senior Division: (High School) - $395

Sundays at 9:30 AM beg. 4/18

Family Ice Center, Falmouth

* Micro Division (Ages 4 to 6) - $195

Saturdays at 9:20 AM beg.4/17

* Junior Division: (Ages 6 to 8) - $395

Saturdays at 7:00 AM beg.4/17

Wednesdays at 6:10 PM beg. 4/21

* Minor Division: (Ages 9 to 11) - $395

Mondays at 6:10 PM beg. 4/19

* Major Division: (Ages 12 to 15) - $395

Sundays at 9:30 AM beg. 4/18

* Girls Division: (Ages 12 to 18) - $395

Sundays at 7:00 AM beg. 4/18

** Goalie registered in our Junior, Minor, Major, Senior and Girls divisions will skate at a reduced tuition of $200.

8 Danbury Drive   Auburn, Maine  04210        Phone & Fax: (207) 784-2821

E-Mail:  gary@rousseaushockeyclinic.com