SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Our programs focus on skating and Elite hockey skill development for players from Novice to Pro, teaching and emphasizing proper technique, form, speed, and skill in combination.

Pilot Mound Hockey Academy’s skating and skill development system is player centered, for maximum learning potential. All camps provide and implement a positive and productive learning environment for players to gain maximum benefits. Each skill is demonstrated with excellent technique, but will not stop there. It teaches players of all skill levels to break down their skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting into crucial components. Students are shown how to strengthen weak areas, so they can continue to grow and develop their skills and move on to more advanced abilities. The overall program has been designed to stretch and develop the ability of the player. This is a program for serious hockey players (whether you are in minor hockey or pursuing a career in junior) as this is not a learn-to-skate program. 

All sessions will be high tempo, but allow players to be challenged and develop at their own individual pace. The program will not only improve the players’s skills but also equip them with the tools for MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ON ICE.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

2025-2026 PROGRAMS

Program Description:  

Our PMHA Spring Development Program is geared towards keeping athletes at the top of their game through the spring. This program will extend for 6 weeks with on ice and off ice components to keep players in shape and learning new skills in the process.

– Goalie instruction will be provided by Collin Fafara every other week.

Location: 

Pilot Mound

Program Date:

U9 – March 16-May 11 (not including Easter Monday April 6)

U11 – March 17-May 26 (not including spring break week)

U13/U15 – March 17-May 26 (not including spring break week)

Available Spots:

12/group

Program Includes: 

U9 – 1x week on ice = 8 sessions

U11 – March 1x week on ice and workout / April 2x week on ice and 1x workout / May 1x week on ice and workout = 24 sessions

U13/U15 – March 1x week on ice and workout / April 2x week on ice and workout / May 1x week on ice and workout = 24 sessions

Jerseys Included

Time: 

March/May  – Tuesdays

April – Tuesday/Thursdays

U13/U15 – Ice 7:30-8:30 pm / Workout 6pm-7pm – Tuesday/Thursday

U11 – Ice 6:15-7:15 pm – Tuesday/Thursday 5-6pm Workout Tuesday

U9 – 6:30 pm Monday

Program Cost:

U9 – $250+GST

U11 – $620+GST

U13/U15 – $700+GST

Program Description:

Step into the crease with confidence! Our goalie camp is designed to sharpen fundamentals like positioning, rebound control, and puck tracking while building mental toughness and leadership.

  • 10 sessions with a goalie coach and shooters.

Available Spots:

12

Dates:

December 17 – 5pm
January 7 – 5pm
January 14 – 5pm
January 21 – 5pm
January 28 – 5pm
February 4 – 5pm
February 11 – 5pm
February 18 – 5pm
February 25 – 5pm
March 4 – 5pm
Location:
Crystal City, MB
 
Cost:
$400 + GST

2025-2026 CAMPS

Camp Description:
Girls Rule is a day for girls within the community to spend some time with strong role models, learning the game and having a blast in the process.
 

Camp Dates: 

January 30

 
Camp Includes:
– 1:1 mentorship with PMHA FU18 Team
– Skill Session
– Games/Workout
– Lunch Provided
– Team Building Activities
– Practice/SAG’s
– 20 available spots 18 skaters and 2 goalies
– Ages – Open
 

Camp Cost: 

$95.00 + GST

Schedule:

Check in 8:30am

Check out 4pm

Camp Description:  

Our Spring break camp is focused on a fun, high pace environment where kids will be able to improve skills on and off the ice. There are two components to this camp and they are up for separate registration. The first 3 days will be a full skills and multisport camp. The last two days will be our 4v4 tournament. This is a great opportunity for players to learn new skills and then compete and showcase those skills in an exciting and competitive atmosphere.

Location: 

Crystal City

Camp Date:

March 30 – April 1st

Available Spots:

18/skaters 2 goalies

Camp Includes: 

2x on ice sessions

2x workouts

1x team builders

1x multisport

Time: 

9am-3pm

Program Cost:

$275+GST

Camp Date:

April 2-3, 2026

Available Spots: 

Major U9/U11 – 4 teams of 8 + 4 goalies

U13/Minor U15 – 4 teams of 8 + 4 goalies

Tournament includes:

5 Guaranteed games

Location:

Crystal City

Times:

TBD

Registration Cost:

$150+GST

Attention Goalies! If you join one of our programs or camps (other than Spring Development Program), please know that goalie-specific training isn’t included. But good news—you’ll get in at half price!

2025-2026 CLINICS

Camp Description:

This winter’s Position-Specific Training Series offers athletes the chance to sharpen their game with focused sessions on both defense and forward play. From mastering the blue line to developing a quick release shot and learning effective angling techniques, each session provides practical, position-tailored instruction designed to elevate performance and confidence on the ice.

Dates:
January 16 – PSD – Walking the Blue Line – 5:30-6:30pm
January 23 – PSF – Quick Release Shooting – 5:30-6:30pm
February 6 – PSD – Angling – 5:15-6:15pm
February 20 – PSF – Angling – 5:30-6:30pm
 
PSD= Position Specific Defense
PSF= Position Specific Forward
 
Cost:
Player: $40 single session registration
Goalie: $20 single session registration
 
Location:
Pilot Mound Skating Rink
 
Available Spots:
12 skaters 2 goalies

Attention Goalies! If you join one of our programs or camps (other than Spring Development Program), please know that goalie-specific training isn’t included. But good news—you’ll get in at half price!

2026 SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Description:

PMHA Conditioning Camp is a great way to get geared up for the season. With high intensity reps and a focus on battle and compete, players will get everything they need to enter the year with a strong start. Skills that will be included are puck protection, puck protection skating techniques, angling, position before possession and more.

Camp Includes:

2 On Ice sessions
2 Dryland sessions
2 Team Building/Multisport activities
 
Dates:
August 17th  to 21st, 2026
 
Times:
Drop Off: 8:30am
Pick Up: 4:00pm
Camp Itinerary will be released 1 month prior to camp start date.
 
Location:
Morden Recreation Centre
 
Available Spots:
Group 1 – U9/U11 – 18 players 2 goalies
Group 2 – U13/U15 – 18 players 2 goalies
 
Cost:
$470 + GST
Camp Description:
The U18/Junior Prep Program (ages 16–21) offers intensive summer training with skill development, fitness, mental performance workshops, golf rounds, and scrimmages—designed to prepare athletes for the next level of competition. Join for one or two weeks in August to sharpen your game both on and off the ice.
 
Ages:
16-21
 
Dates:
Week 1 – August 10th to 14th, 2026
Week 2 – August 17th to 21st, 2026
 
Camp Information:
(2 weeks)
10 Development Sessions
4 Position Specific Sessions
4 Mental Performance Workshops
4 rounds of golf
10 Workout sessions
Lunch Provided
2 scrimmages
 
(1 week)
5 Development Sessions
2 Position Specific Sessions
2 Mental Performance Workshops
2 rounds of golf
5 Workout sessions
Lunch Provided
1 scrimmages
 
Regular Cost:
1 week – $480
2 weeks – $950
*Academy students, please contact Dane. 
 
Overnight Cost:
1 week – $125
2 weeks – $250

Camp Description:

 PMHA Conditioning Camp is a great way to get geared up for the season. With high intensity reps and a focus on battle and compete, players will get everything they need to enter the year with a strong start. Skills that will be included are puck protection, puck protection skating techniques, angling, position before possession and more.

Camp Includes:

2 On Ice sessions
2 Dryland sessions
2 Team Building/Multisport activities
 
Dates:
August 24th to 28th, 2026
 
Times:
Drop Off: 8:30am
Pick Up: 4:00pm
 
Location:
Pilot Mound Skating Rink
 
Available Spots:
Group 1 – U9/U11 – 18 players 2 goalies
Group 2 – U13/U15 – 18 players 2 goalies
 
Cost:
$470 + GST

2026 SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Description:
 
PMHA Power-Skating Camp has been built for all skill levels. From AAA to house league, we focus on the fundamentals and building confidence through technical progressions. Edgework is a main focal point for our lessons, with each session focusing on a particular skill such as, crossover starts, transitions, forward/backward stride, etc. If you are looking to improve technical skills, coordination and acceleration, this is the place to be.
 
Camp includes:
2 On Ice sessions
2 Dryland sessions
2 Team Building/Multisport activities
 
Dates:
August 3rd to 7th, 2026
 
Times:
Drop off: 8:30am
Pick up: 4:00pm
Camp itinerary will be released 1 month prior to camp start date.
 
Location:
Winkler Arena
 
Available Spots:

Group 1 – U9/U11 – 18 players 2 goalies
Group 2 – U13/U15 – 18 players 2 goalies

Cost:
$470 + GST

Camp Description:

PMHA Conditioning Camp is a great way to get geared up for the season. With high intensity reps and a focus on battle and compete, players will get everything they need to enter the year with a strong start. Skills that will be included are puck protection, puck protection skating techniques, angling, position before possession and more.

Camp Includes:

2 On Ice sessions
2 Dryland sessions
2 Team Building/Multisport activities
 
Dates:
August 17th  to 21st, 2026
 
Times:
Drop Off: 8:30am
Pick Up: 4:00pm
Camp Itinerary will be released 1 month prior to camp start date.
 
Location:
Morden Recreation Centre
 
Available Spots:
Group 1 – U9/U11 – 18 players 2 goalies
Group 2 – U13/U15 – 18 players 2 goalies
 
Cost:
$470 + GST
Camp Description:
The U18/Junior Prep Program (ages 16–21) offers intensive summer training with skill development, fitness, mental performance workshops, golf rounds, and scrimmages—designed to prepare athletes for the next level of competition. Join for one or two weeks in August to sharpen your game both on and off the ice.
 
Ages:
16-21
 
Dates:
Week 1 – August 10th to 14th, 2026
Week 2 – August 17th to 21st, 2026
 
Camp Information:
(2 weeks)
10 Development Sessions
4 Position Specific Sessions
4 Mental Performance Workshops
4 rounds of golf
10 Workout sessions
Lunch Provided
2 scrimmages
 
(1 week)
5 Development Sessions
2 Position Specific Sessions
2 Mental Performance Workshops
2 rounds of golf
5 Workout sessions
Lunch Provided
1 scrimmages
 
Regular Cost:
1 week – $480
2 weeks – $950
*Academy students, please contact Dane. 
 
Overnight Cost:
1 week – $125
2 weeks – $250

Camp Description:

 PMHA Conditioning Camp is a great way to get geared up for the season. With high intensity reps and a focus on battle and compete, players will get everything they need to enter the year with a strong start. Skills that will be included are puck protection, puck protection skating techniques, angling, position before possession and more.

Camp Includes:

2 On Ice sessions
2 Dryland sessions
2 Team Building/Multisport activities
 
Dates:
August 24th to 28th, 2026
 
Times:
Drop Off: 8:30am
Pick Up: 4:00pm
 
Location:
Pilot Mound Skating Rink
 
Available Spots:
Group 1 – U9/U11 – 18 players 2 goalies
Group 2 – U13/U15 – 18 players 2 goalies
 
Cost:
$470 + GST

CALENDAR OVERVIEW

SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Interested in elevating your game? Our Skill Development Program at Pilot Mound Hockey Academy is designed to help athletes refine their technique, boost performance, and reach their full potential.

For more information, please get in touch with Dane Halstead, Manager of the Skill Development Program, at dane@pilotmoundhockeyacademy.com or (204) 750-0532.