SSMHA Prep-Skates & Hitting Clinics – Get Ready for Tryouts!, News (South Simcoe Minor Hockey Association)

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Mar 11, 2025 | Shannon Gardiner | 3227 views
SSMHA Prep-Skates & Hitting Clinics – Get Ready for Tryouts!
South Simcoe Families,  

Tryouts for the 2025-26 season are fast approaching! To help players sharpen their skills and feel confident heading into evaluations, we are offering exclusive Prep-Skates for Players & Goalies as well as Hitting Clinics for those interested in contact hockey tryouts.

**ONLY SOUTH SIMCOE MEMBERS OF THE 2024-25 SEASON ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE

Important:

  • Hitting Clinics are MANDATORY for any player trying out for U14 AA, A, and above (BB is non-contact).
  • Prep-Skates are OPTIONAL but highly recommended to help players prepare for tryouts.

These sessions are open exclusively to South Simcoe members, and space is limited—so don’t wait to sign up!

 

Prep-Skate Program Details

Goalie Prep-Skates (Led by CPHS - Colin Pickard Hockey School)

  • Focus on tracking, positioning, rebound control & mobility
  • Duration: 1.5 hours per session
  • Cost: $75 per session
  • Max Capacity: 10 goalies per session

 

Player Prep-Skates (Led by CPHS - Colin Pickard Hockey School)

  • Sharpen skating, puck control, passing, shooting & game awareness ahead of tryouts
  • Duration: 4 x 1-hour sessions
  • Cost: $120 for all 4 sessions
  • Max Capacity: 25 skaters per program

 

Mandatory Hitting Clinics for Contact Hockey Tryouts (Led by TwoWay Hockey School)

  • Required for all players trying out for contact hockey, U14 AA, A & above
  • Learn proper body contact techniques for safety & effectiveness
  • Duration: 1.5 hours per session
  • Cost: $50 per session
  • Max Capacity: 16 skaters per program

Players who have not completed a Hitting Clinic will NOT be eligible for U14 AA or A and above tryouts. (BB is non-contact)

 

Dates & Times:

All available dates, times, and locations are in the graphic below or by clicking here 2025 Pre Skates

 

Why Register?

  1. Hitting Clinic is required for contact hockey - U14 AA, A & above tryouts
  2. Get extra ice time before evaluations
  3. Train with top instructors from CPHS & TwoWay Hockey School
  4. Secure your spot—limited space available!

 

Register Now:  SSMHA Pre Skates Register here

 

See you on the ice!

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