Coaches - April 17 2026 5:10 PM - 7:40 PM Body Checking Skills & Safety Clinic

Body Checking Skills & Safety Clinic (Tryout Preperation)

This clinic teaches players how to give and receive body checks safely, confidently, and effectively. Coaches who are looking to learn a crash course on body-checking, this program is for you! The program gives coaches the necessary tools of instruction, combining on-ice instruction, off-ice training, and video review to enhance coaches' ability to develop their own players.

Coaches will work with experienced coaches and certified officials who break down the rules, mechanics, and responsibilities of body checking. Participating coaches are welcome on ice and will be co-instructing with our instructors. Coaches will learn how to teach 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 Coaches who are new to coaching body checking or looking to refine their skills, and it provides a structured, confidence-building environment that prepares athletes for competitive gameplay.

Clinic Includes:

• 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 instruction with drills and live contact practice
• Guidance from experienced coaches and officials
• Focus on proper technique, safety, and tryout readiness