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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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May 16, 2022

TASA Summer Development Camps

Please see below for the dates of our upcoming TASA Summer Development Camps which are being offered by Technical Director, Kyle MacDonald. More details will follow in the coming weeks. Should you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

Camp #1 - July 14th-17th

Thursday, July 14th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Friday, July 15th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Saturday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Sunday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Camp #2 - August 8th-12th

9:15AM-3:15PM

Camp #3 - August 22nd-26th

9:15AM-3:15PM

Camp #1 - July 14th-17th

Thursday, July 14th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Friday, July 15th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Saturday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Sunday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Camp #2 - August 8th-12th

9:15AM-3:15PM

Camp #3 - August 22nd-26th

9:15AM-3:15PM

May 15, 2022

2022-2023 TASA Executive

Here is your 2022-2023 TASA executive Members.  We did not receive any nominations from the membership so all positions were won by acclamation.

 

POSITION NAME TERM EXPIRY DATE
     
PRESIDENT TBD  
EXECUTIVE VP SHELDON MACKINNON AGM 2024
COMPETITIVE VP KEVIN BAILLIE AGM 2024
RECREATIONAL VP MATT SLAUNWHITE AGM 2024
UNDER-9 VP KAREN PAPLINSKIE AGM 2024
UNDER-7 VP KAREN CAREY AGM 2024
SECRETARY & RISK MANAGEMENT VP DIANNE LYVER AGM 2024
FINANCE VP SONYA ROGERS AGM 2024
CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR RON JEWERS AGM 2023
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AINSLIE WALKER AGM 2024
FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR STACEY DOYLE AGM 2023
EQUIPMENT MANAGER BERNIE CORMIER AGM 2024
May 14, 2022
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