Three levels of training are offered: Bronze, Silver and Gold

A new Skill Development Series, known as the X-Treme Skill Development Series, has been implemented and is designed for female hockey players to enhance their individual skills. The Bronze Series will focus on specific skill development in four divisions: Atom, Novice, Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget. This Bronze Development Series is the feeder program to the Silver and Gold Levels. Participants receive expert coaching in a high performance environment.

Athletes who have been identified provincially or nationally are evaluated and placed in appropriate Silver or Gold training levels. A yearly training plan is devised for each training group. Each group operates from September through March 31st. This encompasses the Pre, Main and Post competitive phases. April is the transition phase in which the athlete is provided with recovery time.

A four-month off-season training program is implemented from May through August. These are the general prep and specific prep phases. The athlete participates in group training to establish a sound foundation in all energy systems: aerobic, anaerobic and alactic. Strength is built along with sound nutritional and mental training, as well as individual skill development.

BRONZE
Young female athletes wanting to develop and enhance their individual skills will participate in the Bronze Series. This program focuses on individual skill and tactical development. There are 20 weekly ice sessions from September to February. Instructors include:Tomas Pacina - Skill Development Coach for the New York Rangers, Kathy Berg- Head Coach Team Australia, NCCP Advanced, Chris Chisamore - Goalie Coach, Becky McGee AND members of the Oval X-Treme. This exciting new development program will begin in Fall 2005. Reserve your spot by registering early!

SILVER

Oval X-Treme Female Hockey Program Introduces NEW Program

With the support of Girls Hockey Calgary, the successful Oval X-Treme Hockey Program will launch the initiation phase of a new X-Treme Junior Team.

As female hockey continues to grow it has been identified that there is a bridge that needs to be gapped from minor to senior hockey. A need has been identified for a competitive Junior A Program. Work has been started on this for new league to start in the fall of 2006. The Oval X-Treme will form its first Jr. Team comprised of high calibre athletes primarily between the ages of 18 – 22.

We support the Midget AA program and have created a X-Treme Jr. Development Squad that compliments the athletes minor hockey team. It is the introduction to a high performance program.

Phase I – identify athletes that will have future potential to play on either a Junior A, B or Sr. Team. These athletes will train in the X-Treme Jr. Development Squad, in conjunction with their own minor hockey team.

Phase II – The implementation of a competitive Junior A league. The Jr. Oval X-Treme will commence with training the summer of 2006 and compete in a league Fall 2006.

• 1 Month Off Ice Training- Aug 3 – 31. M/W/Th
  7:15 – 8:00 AM On Ice
  8:30 – 10:00 Off Ice
• 20 1 Hour On Ice Training Sessions
  Mondays 6:45 – 7:45 PM (Oct-March)
• 1 Friday Session/Per Month 8:15 – 9:15 AM
• Pre & Post Fitness Training
• Entry into the annual spring Oval X-Treme Rookie /Talent ID Camp
• Exposure to the WWHL,NCAA,CIS,ACAC,HA,HC
• • Athletes receive a X-Treme Jr Squad jacket, hat and jersey.

GOLD

This level is geared towards high performance athletes who have the highest level of skill and competitive background (ex. Senior and Under 22 National Team "identified" athletes, Development athletes including high end National potentials).

August Summer Training
Oval X-Treme High Performance Female Hockey Program presents 1 Month of Conditioning & Skill Development – On and Off Ice.

Dates: Aug 3 – Aug 31, 2005
Mondays | Wednesdays | Thursdays
6:30 – 7:15 AM On Ice
7:45 – 9:00 AM Off Ice

Cost: $ 500.00
Ages: 14 – 22

Train with X-Treme Coaches: Tomas Pacina, Kathy Berg, & Becky McGee

To Register: call Kathy Baker 220-5201 or email the attached Registration Form to krbaker@ucalgary.ca

For more information please call Kathy Berg 220-8923 or email kberg@ucalgary.ca

Get Ready for your season!! X-Treme Summer Training Application .doc | .pdf

Training Locations

· Olympic Oval, University of Calgary
· High Performance Lab, University of Calgary
· High Performance weight room, Olympic Oval, University of Calgary

Staff

· Kathy Berg - Program Director/Coach 403-220-8923, kberg@ucalgary.ca
· Tomas Pacina - Director of Player Development 403-220-7278, pacina@ucalgary.ca
· Clare Fewster - Sport Psychology Expert  403-220-7449
· Jason Poole - Strength Training Specialist 403-220-2845
· Becky McGee - Development Coach 403-220-8807, bksll@shaw.ca

Application Process

· All interested applicants must:

- complete the appropriate Program Application Form Bronze, Silver or Gold
- submit a complete resume of hockey accomplishments
- submit a video to include competition and practice situations (please identify jersey number and color you are wearing)
Mail all of the above to :

Kathy Berg - Program Director Female Hockey
Olympic Oval
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

All applications will be reviewed by the Program Director, Kathy Berg. All applicants will be notified by mail on their program status. No phone inquiries, please.

Several Team Canada players have come through the Olympic Oval program while others continue to train at the Oval. They include Hayley Wickenheiser, Stacy Wilson, Judy Diduck, Leslie Reddon, Jennifer Botterill, Danielle Goyette, Dana Antal, Kelly Bechard, Cassie Campbell, Colleen Sostorics and Delanie Collins.

Outstanding Canadians

Oval Coaches' Bios

For further Program specific information, please contact:
Kathy Berg
(403) 220-8923
kberg@ucalgary.ca

For further Application information, please contact:
Kathy Baker
(403) 220-5201
krbaker@ucalgary.ca