2023 Summer Camps Hosted at Union Arena

Hockey Skating Clinic with Jacki Smith
Mondays, 6/19 – 7/24
Ages 10U/12U Session – 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 14U / HS Session – 4:40 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Come work on your skating this summer to get a jump start on the next season. This clinic focuses on skating forwards and backwards, and using your inside and outside edges to help skaters get more comfortable using them all. We will work on stride position, balance, transitions, and edge control. Having total control over your edges while keeping your upper body quiet will allow you to do anything with a stick and puck.

*Jacki Smith is the Director of the Skating Club at Dartmouth. She has been coaching hockey players in the Upper Valley for over 18 years and has worked with UVHA, HHA, as well as individuals who have played in high school, D1 and D3 schools.*

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Union Arena Figure Skating Clinic
Wednesdays, 6/21 – 7/26 (no clinic on 7/5)
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – All ages and levels welcome!

Come cool off this summer at Union Arena and keep your skating skills sharp so you can hit the ice ready to keep improving next season!

This clinic is open to all ages and skill levels, from 4-year-olds to Adults! Group classes will be a full hour; 30 minutes are dedicated to lessons and 30 minutes for open practice time. Skaters will be split into one of three groups based on their ability and/or age.

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Freeskate Opportunities at Union Arena
Wednesdays, 6/21 – 7/26 (no ice on 7/5)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ice time is available for figure skaters looking for a place they can go to work one-on-one with their skating coach. Register today to reserve a spot with your coach for 5 sessions!

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Summer Hockey League at Union Arena
Thursdays: 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27
Block 1 – 8U, 10U    ♦   Block 2 – 12U, 14U

Skaters have an opportunity to be on the ice and participate in drills, learning important skils and parts of the game from Stephen Townley, local Woodstock Alum and State Champion, now playing D-1 collegiate hockey for Dartmouth’s “Big Green” men’s ice hockey team.

“It is our goal to have all of the Central Vermont and Upper Valley Communities participate to strengthen the overall hockey community.”

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Sunday Hockey Clinic with Jon Chamberlin
Sundays, 6/25 – 7/30 from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages 14-19

Players will receive college and junior level coaching from an experienced staff on the ice, developing their hockey skills through small area games and drills. Each session will end with the players putting it all together in a full-ice game.

Contact Jon Chamberlin to Register:
jchamberlin125@yahoo.com

Greg Carter European Hockey Camps at Union Arena
Half Day & Full Day Enrollment offered!
6/26 – 6/30 (Waitlist Only)
7/10 – 7/14 (3 spots left!)
7/24 – 7/28 (Waitlist Only)

The most on-ice instruction. The best results. Using the CARTER Method, skaters build on each days’ skills and are challenged to reach their full potential as the hockey camp progresses. We don’t teach systems or plays at our hockey schools – we leave that to your team coaches.

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Ben Lovejoy Hockey School at Union Arena
7/17 – 7/21
Ages 8U Session 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 10U & 12U Session 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

“I grew up playing for Hanover Youth Hockey, Cardigan Mountain School, and Deerfield Academy. I returned home to play for Dartmouth College before making it to the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Penguins (again!), New Jersey Devils, and Dallas Stars. My goal for this camp is to teach young boys and girls from my neighborhood the hockey skills they will need to know how to play at the next level.”

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Skaters Edge w/ Dave Reece at Union Arena
June 19 — June 23 / Limited Enrollment
Ages –  14U / HS / Prep / College

Skating instruction, development, stick handling, positional play and small area scrimmages.  This is designed for players who want five (5) days of individual development in a small, competitive group setting. Fewer skaters allows for greater improvement with more reps per drill vs. waiting in line.  If you are interested in attending, you must call first for further details and registration information.  Please call (802) 299.1146 and leave a message if necessary.