BRIGITTE G. WOLF-TAULBEE
Head Professional Instructor
Power Skating Instructor to NHL, AHL and Jr A players for over 35 years.
Over 50 Blade 1 Students Played/Playing in the NHL.
Over 70 Blade 1 Students Played/Playing in the AHL, ECHL or Europe.
Countless Blade 1 Students Played/Playing in Jr A or Jr B.
Former Power Skating Consultant to 5 NHL Teams.
Former Power Skating Coach to 4 OHL Teams (including the Kitchener Rangers).
Session Dates 2024:
RIM Park (Waterloo, Ontario)
One 12 Day Course in Waterloo
July 8th - 25th Mondays thru Thursdays only also No Classes Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Normanby Arena Complex (Ayton - Normand Arena Complex) (Ayton, Ontario)
Session: August 4th thru August 8th, then August 11th thru August 15th - Total of 10 Classes; days are Sunday thru Thursday for two weeks in a row.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Blade1 is a progressive hockey/ringette, skating program from beginner (BLADE 5) to professional (ELITE BLADE 1) Level. BLADE 1 is designed to improve and refine the skating skills necessary to enjoy and be competitive at hockey/ringette.
SKILLS COVERED
| Forward / Backward Strides | Quick Starts / Stops |
| Turns / Crossovers | Speed / Endurance |
| Lateral Movement | Agility / Balance |
LOCATIONS:
Waterloo:
RIM Park Sportsplex
2001 University Avenue East
Waterloo, Ontario
N2K 4K4Ayton:
Normanby Arena Complex (Ayton - Normand Arena Complex)
759 Arthur Street (Grey Road #3)
Ayton, Ontario
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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Hockey/Ringette equipment is mandatory, including a mouth guard and a CSA approved helmet. Full hockey equipment is essential to create the same body movements that exist in hockey/ringette game situations.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Levels are a guide for registration. Participants may be transferred by the head instructor, WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT, to suit individual ability which will help the progression of their skating skills.
Payment in FULL is due at time of application.
Register your child in a class according to their 2024 / 2025 Hockey Level.