Please note: The dates and times for Tryouts & Evaluations have changed. Please be sure to check the Tryouts & Evaluations tab of our website for the updated dates and times for each division. 

Have you ever thought about being a goalie?  Now is your chance to give it a try.  Hockey Nova Scotia is pleased to offer the following initiative for first-time goalies in the metro area:

For any Minor or Female players in U11 or higher who are considering playing the goalie position in the 2022-23 season, we are offering three FREE 1.5 hour goalie development sessions.  The first two sessions will be Sept 17 and Oct 22 at the BMO Centre in Bedford?  The third session will be early in 2023.  In collaboration with the associations, we will provide the goalie equipment for the first two sessions.  Players will be grouped in either U11/U13 or U15/U18.  In addition to the development sessions, any first-time goalies from these sessions who stay in the goalie position all season will have half their hockey registration reimbursed at the end of the season.  Attendance is limited to 20 players per session so get your name in early.

To summarize, for first-time goalies, on Sat, Sept 17 there will be a 90 min session for a U11/U13 group and a 90 min session for a U15/U18 group.  The same for Sat, Oct 22.  Gear can be provided if needed.  There will be one more session in early 2023 for each group.  All sessions are free and will be in Bedford at the BMO Centre.  Any players who attend the sessions and stay with the goalie position all season will be reimbursed half of their hockey registration.

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.

We will be holding 3 hours of goaltender specific sessions on Saturday, Sept 10^th, 17^th and 24^th 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]

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.

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.