ABOUT GUNGA HOCKEY Gunga Hockey Mission Statement The mission of Gunga Hockey is to provide local community youth hockey players with quality instruction that not only focuses on hockey but also in provided a broader learning and development opportunity to student athletes. Gunga hockey programs feature hockey skill development combined with academic, social and alternate athletic experiences. Our goal is to promote the concept of being well rounded and offer student athletes the opportunity to broaden not only their athletic horizons but incorporate academic and personal growth opportunities ATPHILLIPSACADEMYICERINKS and perspective all at a modest cost. We aim to provide a high level of customer service and satisfaction so that all participating players and families have a positive experience at Phillips Academy.
CAMPS2019 SUMMER & PROGRAMS
Phillips Academy Ice Rinks 254 South Main Street 105 CMR 430 Andover, MA Camp Programs must comply with regulations of the Mass. Dept. of Public Health (105 CMR 430) and be licensed by the Andover Board of Health. Information can be (978) 684-7200 obtained at (617) 983-6761. www.gungahockey.com Register Online: www.gungahockey.com Register Online: www.gungahockey.com PREP SCHOOL / SSAT PREP CAMPS PRE-SEASON NIGHT CLINICS Here is your opportunity to put yourself Tune up your game before the season!
in front of Prep School Coaches! August 26 – 29 (Monday – Thursday) These camps encompass Gunga Hockey’s overall vision and is 6:30 pm Mites/Squirts/U8/U10 $60/per player intended for middle school hockey players who have aspirations 7:40 pm PeeWee/Bantam/U12/U14 $60/per player of attending Prep School and playing hockey. This camp will provide a vehicle for players to assess themselves on the ice, to learn how to prepare for the SSAT exam and the overall prep school application process. Q SSAT Prep Classroom each morning when you arrive Q Prep School coaches attend Monday – Thursday Q Friday is Game Day — Blue vs, White Game Q All-day camps: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
July 15 – 19 Boys: 7th & 8th grades $499/per player August 19 – 23 Boys: 7th & 8th grades $499/per player
TAMARA’S POWER SKATING CLINICS These specialized clinics are designed specifically for hockey players with exercises that will improve their edges and teach them how to skate with power. Please view Tamara’s brochure for the full details on the days and times.
32 Gunga graduates have played or are currently on a Prep/Private School hockey roster at 13 different Prep/Private Schools. Prep School coaches, representing schools such as Phillips Academy, Belmont Hill, Brooks School, St. Mark’s School, Tilton School, Governor’s Academy, Pingree School, Roxbury Latin, and 2 Worcester Academy attend camp and run on-ice sessions (2x day) 7 CAMP ALL AROUND ICE HOCKEY / LACROSSE CAMP
Come have fun during our most popular week of camp! July 22 – 26 8:30 am – 4:00 pm $449/per player
July 29 – August 2 Mites/Squirts (Ages 6-10) $449/per player Many lacrosse players are also committed ice hockey players, so, for our 8th summer, Gunga Hockey will offer a camp that combines both August 5 –9 Mites/Squirts (Ages 6-10) $449/per player great sports! August 12 – 16 PeeWees/Bantams $449/per player Q Boys only. Ages 9 – 12 years old Q Q All day, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Morning – Lacrosse; Afternoon – Hockey Q Q 2 on-ice sessions (Morning: Skills and Afternoon: Games) Ten (10) hours of field time as well as ten (10) hours of ice time. Q Q Staff will be available to help players dress for 2nd ice session Friday is “Game Day” where campers will be split up to compete Q On-ice consists of skills, drills, & small games in a fun environment. against one another in both sports. This is a “no contact” camp; however, full equipment is required. Daily Schedule Daily Schedule 8:30 am – Arrive 11:30 am – Lunch 8:30 am – Arrive 12:30 pm – Gear Up 9:00 am – On-Ice Session #1 12:15 pm – Stickhandling/Passing 9:00 am – Lacrosse 1:00 pm – Hockey 10:00 am – Snack/Break 1:00 pm – On-Ice Session #2 11:00 am – Snack/Stretch 3:00 pm – Gear Down/Activity 10:15 am – Back on the Ice 3:00 pm – Gear Down/Activity 11:45 am – Lunch 4:00 pm – Depart 11:15 am – Gear Down 4:00 pm – Depart
BECOME A COMPLETE PLAYER, LEARN TO DO IT ALL! TWO GREAT SPORTS – ONE GREAT CAMP!
4 5 LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAM POWER AND FINESSE CAMP
Wednesdays June 19 – August 28 (11 weeks) July 8 – 15 $449/per player 4:10 – 5:10 pm 8 – 12 yr. olds $219/per player 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Monday – Friday) 5:20 – 6:20 pm 5 – 7 yr. olds $219/per player Our new Power and Finesse Camp incorporates the two major athletic abilities in the sport, and how to gain an advantage for each. Participants will also be enrolled in Half-Ice Friday’s (FREE!) Q Half of the day will focus on power skating, edges and how to take Players need to be fully functional by themselves on hockey the ice with speed. Guest coaches will take the ice to give each skates before being accepted into this program. Q player a new perspective on learning the basics. Each player will need to get up on their own after falling, push with both skates, and have some stopping and backward The other half will focus on stick handling, shooting accuracy, and skating abilities. maneuvering around the ice during a fast-paced game. Q Q Players will learn hockey-specific skills such as puck control, Ages 10 – 14 shooting and passing in a fun atmosphere. Q Q Both boys and girls are welcome to participate. Phillips Academy Skating School offers skating classes for those who do not meet the skating expectations listed above.
HALF-ICE FRIDAYS Fun, “pond hockey” style of play. Rink will be separated into 2 or 3 small ice sheets. Players will be separated by age and ability. DOMINATE THE ICE! Beginner/Intermediate levels. For ages 5 – 12 years old Fridays June 21 – August 30 (11 weeks) 5:20 – 6:20 pm 5 – 12 yr. olds $109/per player 6 3