Head Instructor – Josh Dixon

Josh Dixon began his coaching career in Oakville, Ontario working in AAA hockey. In 2002, he became an associate coach with Carleton University Ravens men's hockey team. Josh has spent the past four years in Calgary, two as assistant coach for the University of Calgary Dinos men's and women's teams, and two as assistant coach for Mount Royal University’s men’s team. Dixon also holds an Honours Arts degree in political science and history.

Location

Calgary, Alberta and Penticton, British Columbia.

Schedule

August 9 - 13, 2010 [View Schedule]
August 16 - 20, 2010 [View Schedule]

Caliber and Age Requirements

Players must have played at the Midget AAA level or higher in 2007-2008
Players must be born in 1992 to 1989 (16-19 years old)

Number of Players Weekly

12 Forwards
6 Defense
2 Goaltenders

Nationality

Players from several different Countries will attend. Last year Okanagan Hockey School had over 20 Countries represented at our summer camps. National caliber players from Countries such as Russia, Austria and Canada are committed to attend.

Daily Schedule

Monday to Friday will consist of the following on a daily basis:

• 45 minutes of on-ice power skating
• 45 minutes of on-ice skill development
• 1 hour of on-ice game situation drills
• 1 hour of off-ice shooting
• 1 hour of off-ice strengthening
• 1 hour of off-ice conditioning

Facilities

Off-ice shooting will be held in the Okanagan Hockey School skills center, equipped with radar guns, target machines, video and analysis equipment, plastic ice and nets (Goaltenders have tennis ball and puck machines, slide boards etc.)

Off-ice strengthening and conditioning is held in the Okanagan Hockey Academy Performance Center. The center is equipped with core strengthening equipment, weights, strengthening equipment, bikes and heart monitors.



Cafeteria Facilities

All meals are prepared at the Okanagan Hockey School cafeteria. The meals consist of a healthy diverse selection in a buffet style. The cafeteria is open from 5am to 11pm daily.




What’s Provided

• Jersey and Socks
• Water bottle
• Towel service
• Off-ice strength and conditioning binder (Year round)

Program Costs

$800.00 per week