NOVA SCOTIA GOALTENDER ACADEMY CAMPS - 2008 Be Prepared When you show up for our program ensure you bring your own water bottle, a couple of sets of hockey underwear, your full set of goalie equipment including at least one extra stick, your off-ice equipment including shorts, t-shirts and sneakers, healthy snack foods and of course your willingness to work hard to improve your goaltending skills and fitness level -- remember “WHATEVER IT TAKES”   REGISTRATION There will be regular camps offered in Cape Breton, Cole Harbour, and Newfoundland on the following dates: Sydney Mines Rink Thurs. May 15 - Mon. May 19 COMPLETED Cole Harbour Place (94's and Younger) Mon. June 30 - Fri. July 4 COMPLETED Cole Harbour Place (93's and Older and "ELITE") Mon. July 7 - Fri. July 11 COMPLETED Twin Rinks (NFLD) Tues. July 29 - Sat. Aug. 2 COMPLETED   Our 2008 ONLINE REGISTRATION is now closed.  ELITE CAMP Once again, the NSGA will be offering an ELITE level camp for goaltenders who have competed at the Major Midget level and above.  Although the camp is intended to be invitation only, there may be some deserving players out there that we haven't heard about. So, if you think you have what it takes to participate in our ELITE camp, this is your chance.  E-mail us with your background, and maybe you will be invited to train with the best!     THE PROGRAMME : Our programme is comprised of 3 essential components   1. On-Ice Each participant will receive 15 hours of on-ice instruction . Goaltenders will learn to keep their game simple by learning how to get hit by the puck more often. Young goaltenders must learn to work before the shot by improving your quickness and learning to make yourself as big in the net as possible in every situation. Six work stations will be set up along the perimeter of the ice. Each station will emphasize a different goaltending skill. Emphasis will be placed on puck handling, rebound control, positioning, recovery, coordinated movement in your crease and agility. This comprehensive program developed by Program Directors Patrick Dallaire and Scott Gouthro will assist you in your efforts to bring your game to the next level. 2. Off-Ice Everybody registered in the camp will participate in a total of 5 hours of off-ice activities. Chris Wilmot, a Certified Personal Trainer with Can-Fit Pro will lead all participants in plyometrics, flexiability, strength training, muscular endurance, hand-eye coordination, quickness, explosive power and cardiovascular conditioning. 3. Classroom   A total of 3 hours of classroom instruction will be provided throughout each camp. Topics such as mental preparedness, nutrition, healthy and active lifestyle, hockey and education, life as an athlete, and recovery from injuries will be dealt with be professionals from within each of these fields. If you are unable to attend one of these camps, please check the website regularly for future camps.  If you want to be included on our e-mail list, call or e-mail us to let us know.