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2022 Fall Development Camp

FALL DEVELOPMENT CAMP – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Registration for our September Development Camp is now open for players in U9, U11, U13 and U15/18.

This camp is designed to prepare players for recreation evaluations and competitive tryouts.  Players will receive 9 hours of skating and skills instruction including skating, passing, battle and game play.  The cost of the camp is $225 and non-refundable. 

The camp will be run by TASA Technical Director, Kyle MacDonald.

The dates and times for the camp are listed below.  Depending on the number of players registering, ice times/groups could be adjusted/added to accommodate some divisions.

FALL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE 2022

 

 

 

 

 

DIVISION

GROUP

DATE

DAY

TIME

 

 

 

 

 

U9

GROUP 1

SEPT 13TH,20th, 27TH

TUESDAY

4:45-5:45 PM

 

 

SEPT 16TH

FRIDAY

5:15-6:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 18TH

SUNDAY

9:15-10:15 AM

 

 

SEPT 24TH

SATURDAY

10:15-11:15 AM

 

 

SEPT 25TH

SUNDAY

9:15-10:15 AM

 

 

OCT 1ST

SATURDAY

8:15-9:15 AM

 

 

OCT 2ND

SUNDAY

8:15-9:15 AM

 

GROUP 2

SEPT 13TH,20th, 27TH

TUESDAY

5:45-6:45 PM

 

 

SEPT 16th

FRIDAY

6:15-7:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 18TH

SUNDAY

10:15-11:15 AM

 

 

SEPT 24TH

SATURDAY

11:15-12:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 25TH

SUNDAY

10:15-11:15 AM

 

 

OCT 1ST

SATURDAY

9:15-10:15 AM

 

 

OCT 2ND

SUNDAY

9:15-10:15 AM

U11

GROUP 1

SEPT 5TH, 12TH

MONDAY

5:15-6:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 7TH,14TH, 21st

WEDNESDAY

5:15-6:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 23RD

FRIDAY

5:00-6:00 PM

 

 

SEPT 10TH, 17TH

SATURDAY

10:15-11:15 AM

 

 

Sept 24th

SATURDAY

12:15-1:15 PM

 

GROUP 2

SEPT 5TH, 12TH

MONDAY

6:15-7:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 7TH,14TH, 21st

WEDNESDAY

6:15-7:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 23RD

FRIDAY

6:00-7:00 PM

 

 

SEPT 10TH, 17TH

SATURDAY

11:15-12:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 24TH

SATURDAY

1:15-2:15 PM

U13

GROUP 1

SEPT 19TH

MONDAY

5:15-6:15 PM

   

SEPT 6TH

TUESDAY

6:15-7:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 13TH, SEPT 20TH

TUESDAY

6:45-7:45 PM

 

 

SEPT 8TH, 15TH, 22ND

THURSDAY

5:15-6:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 10TH, 17TH

SATURDAY

12:15-1:15 PM

 

GROUP 2

SEPT 19TH

MONDAY

6:15-7:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 6TH

TUESDAY

7:15-8:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 13TH, SEPT 20TH

TUESDAY

7:45-8:45 PM

 

 

SEPT 8TH, 15TH, 22ND

THURSDAY

6:15-7:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 10TH, 17TH

SATURDAY

1:15-2:15 PM

U15/18

GROUP 1

SEPT 5THTH, 12TH,19TH

MONDAY

7:15-8:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 7TH, 14TH

WEDNESDAY

7:15-8:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 21ST

WEDNESDAY

8:15-9:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 9TH, 16TH

FRIDAY

7:15-8:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 23RD

FRIDAY

8:15-9:15 PM

 

 GROUP 2

SEPT 5THTH, 12TH,19TH

MONDAY

8:15-9:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 7TH, 14TH

WEDNESDAY

8:15-9:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 21ST

WEDNESDAY

9:15-10:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 9TH, 16TH

FRIDAY

7:15-8:15 PM

 

 

SEPT 23RD

FRIDAY

9:15-10:15 PM

 

We will be holding 3 hours of goaltender specific sessions on Saturday, Sept 10th, 17th and 24th from 9:15-10:15 am.  Goaltenders will attend regular sessions as well as the Saturday morning sessions.

To register for the camp, please click here:  2022 Fall Development Camp

Confirmation will be sent once payment has been received.

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]

Jul 20, 2022

A few spots open for all Groups for Camp #1.

Great news TASA Families - there have been a few spots open for all Groups for Camp #1!!!!
 
See below for more details:
 

Camp # 1 – Skating and Skills – July 14th-17th 

This camp will include 6 hours of on-ice skating and skill instruction, 1 hour each on Thursday and Friday and 2 hours each on Saturday and Sunday.  There will be a 10-minute flood between each hour on Saturday and Sunday. 

This camp will focus on individual skating and puck skills, emphasizing proper techniques.  Players develop better balance, agility and acceleration both with and without the puck.  Also, we will work on helping players transfer their skills effectively to game situations.  Players must make decisions under pressure against competition combining skills and decision making. 

The cost of the camp is $150 per player and $75 per goaltender.   

The following age groups will be offered: 

Group 1 - 2015, 2014, 2013 (Thurs and Fri – 5:15-6:15 pm and Sat and Sun – 9:15-11:15 am) 

Group 2 - 2012, 2011, 2010 (Thurs and Fri – 6:15-7:15 pm and Sat and Sun – 11:15-1:15 pm) 

Group 3 - 2009, 2008, 2007 (Thurs and Fri – 7:15-8:15 pm and Sat and Sun – 1:15-3:15 pm) 

Jul 5, 2022

TASA SUMMER DEVELOPMENT CAMPS

 

Registration for TASA Summer Development Camps in now open. All camps will be led by TASA Technical Director, Kyle MacDonald and be held at St. Margaret’s Centre. Details can be found below for each camp.

Camp # 1 – Skating and Skills – July 14th-17th

This camp will include 6 hours of on-ice skating and skill instruction, 1 hour each on Thursday and Friday and 2 hours each on Saturday and Sunday. Their will be a 10-minute flood between each hour on Saturday and Sunday.

This camp will focus on individual skating and puck skills, emphasizing proper techniques. Players develop better balance, agility and acceleration both with and without the puck. Also, we will work on helping players transfer their skills effectively to game situations. Players must make decisions under pressure against competition combining skills and decision making.

The cost of the camp is $150 per player and $75 per goaltender.

The following age groups will be offered:

Group 1 - 2015, 2014, 2013 (Thurs and Fri – 5:15-6:15 pm and Sat and Sun – 9:15-11:15 am)

Group 2 - 2012, 2011, 2010 (Thurs and Fri – 6:15-7:15 pm and Sat and Sun – 11:15-1:15 pm)

Group 3 - 2009, 2008, 2007 (Thurs and Fri – 7:15-8:15 pm and Sat and Sun – 1:15-3:15 pm)

To register for this camp, please click here: Camp # 1 - Skating and Skill Instruction

 

Camp #2 – U9 Power Skating & Scoring Camp/U11-U18 Forward/Defense/Goaltender – August 8th-12th

U9 Power Skating and Scoring Camp

Players will receive 5 hours of on-ice instruction with a heavy emphasis on skating and puck control as well as shooting techniques.

*This camp is not suited for learn to skate or beginner players*

Forward and Goaltender Camp

This camp will include 5 hours of on-ice instruction. The forward camp will also include goaltender instruction.

This forward camp will include shooting/passing techniques, skating, puck control, special fakes/dekes, game play situations and drills.

 

 

Defense Camp

This camp will include 5 hours of on-ice instruction.

This defense camp will include defenseman specific skating, gap control, ways to generate offense, game play position and shooting/passing techniques.

The cost of the camp is $125 per player.

The following age groups will be offered:

U9 (2015, 2014)

· Monday-Friday – 9:15-10:15 am

U11 (2013, 2012)

· Forwards/Goaltenders – Monday-Friday – 10:15-11:15 am

· Defense – Monday-Friday – 12:15-1:15 pm

U13/15/18 (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006)

· Forwards/Goaltenders – Monday-Friday – 11:15-12:15 pm

· Defense – Monday-Friday – 1:15-2:15 pm

To register for this camp, please click here: Camp # 2 - Summer Skills

 

Camp # 3 – Skating and Skills – August 22nd – August 26th

This camp will include 10 hours (2 hours each day) of on-ice skating and skill instruction. Their will be a 10-minute flood between each hour.

This camp will focus on individual skating and puck skills, emphasizing proper techniques. Players develop better balance, agility and acceleration both with and without the puck. Also, we will work on helping players transfer their skills effectively to game situations. Players must make decisions under pressure against competition combining skills and decision making.

The cost of the camp is $250 per player and $125 per goaltender.

The following age groups will be offered:

Group 1 - 2015, 2014, 2013 (Mon-Fri – 9:15-11:15 am)

Group 2 - 2012, 2011, 2010 (Mon-Fri – 11:15-1:15 pm)

Group 3 - 2009, 2008, 2007 (Mon-Fri – 1:15-3:15 pm)

To register for this camp, please click here: Camp # 3 - 2022 Skating and Skills

 

Confirmation of a spot in the camps will be sent by email. Once confirmation is received, please send payment to [email protected]. Please include the players name in the message. Registration for these camps is non-refundable.

Jun 12, 2022

TASA Minor Hockey Job Posting: Goalie Development Coach

TASA Minor Hockey Association, in good standing with Hockey Nova Scotia, is seeking a Goalie Development Coach who is dependable, dedicated, results-driven and a team player.  The primary responsibility will be to lead the growth and development of goaltenders at all levels registered with TASA Minor Hockey Association.

Jun 1, 2022

TASA 2021-2022 Annual General Meeting

The TASA AGM is being held on Tuesday May 24th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 at St. Margaret's Center. We encourage all members and award recipients to attend. 

Please see below for the the agenda and Executive Reports:

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of 2021 / 22 AGM Minutes
  4. Acknowledgement of Award Winners
  5. Executive Reports
  6. Introduction of New Executive
  7. New Business / Questions
  8. Adjournment

 

EXECUTIVE REPORTS:

Under 7 VP Report (2021 - 2022 Season)

Under 9 VP Report (2021 - 2022 Season) 

Competitive VP Report (2021 - 2022 Season)

Recreation VP Report (2021 - 2022 Season)

Presidents Report (2021 - 2022 Season)

2021-2022 Technical Directors AGM Report

May 21, 2022

Free Coaching Conference

 
Big news TASA coaches, there is a coaching conference taking place May 26-May 28 open to TASA coaches they have some great presenters and its free. A great opportunity to sharpen your coaching skills and knowledge share with coaches from other associations as well.
 
Presenters:Andrew Paris - Canadian Sport Centre AtlanticDanny MacKinnon - Pittsburgh Penguins EliteDanny Heath - Project HockeyScott Gouthro - Cape Breton Eagles QMJHL Goalie CoachCorey McNabb - Director of Hockey Development with Hockey CanadaAndrew Brewer - Video Coach Florida Panthers NHLPaul Matheson - Evolution Skating/Toronto Maple Leafs
 
The link to sign up is below
 
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