Players - Body Checking Skills & Safety Clinic (4-Week Program)

Our 4-Week Ice Hockey Body Checking Clinic is designed to teach players how to give and receive body checks safely, confidently, and effectively. This comprehensive program combines on-ice instruction, off-ice training, and video review to build proper technique, awareness, and hockey IQ.

Players will work with experienced coaches and certified officials who break down the rules, mechanics, and responsibilities of body checking. On the ice, athletes will learn proper angling, positioning, timing, balance, and contact techniques, with a strong emphasis on player safety and respect for the game. Officials will provide insight into how body checking is evaluated in real game situations, helping players understand what is legal, safe, and effective.

Off the ice, participants will complete age-appropriate strength, balance, and mobility training to support safe contact and injury prevention. Video review sessions will reinforce learning by analyzing real-game scenarios and practice footage, allowing players to see correct techniques in action and better understand decision-making during play.

This clinic is ideal for players who are new to body checking or looking to refine their skills, and it provides a structured, confidence-building environment that prepares athletes for competitive gameplay.

Program Includes:

• 4 weeks of progressive instruction

• 1 hour of video-based analysis of body checking and in-game scenarios

• 30 minutes of off-ice strength, balance, and injury-prevention training 

• 1 hour of on-ice body checking and contact skills

• Instruction from qualified coaches and officials