Camps

EFHA is proud to partner with Competitive Thread to offer the GW Hockey Academy (Female Only) 2026 development series this spring. These camps are designed to provide high-quality skill training specifically for female athletes looking to stay sharp and continue their growth on the ice.

• Expert Instruction: Professional coaching focused on technical skill development.

• Female-First Environment: A dedicated space for female players to train and compete.

• Spring Training: The perfect bridge between seasons to maintain conditioning and puck skills.

To register, click HERE

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This summer, the Edmonton Female Hockey Association is proud to launch the EFHA Elite Performance Pathway — a high-performance, 12-week development program for athletes U13–U18 designed to elevate compete level, skills, strength, and game readiness heading into the season.

Running June through August, the program combines elite on-ice training for players and goaltenders with a professionally designed off-ice performance program, creating a complete athlete development experience.

🚀 Why This Program Stands Out

• High-compete, game-specific on-ice sessions every week
  • Off-ice training powered by ZerOne Hockeyology
  • Led by EFHA Elite coaches with support from USPORT, ACAC, Junior, and AAA programs
  • Built to push intensity, confidence, and performance

📅 Program Overview

On-Ice Training (12 Weeks | June–August)

• Weekly sessions focused on high-level competition and real game situations
  • Locations: Callingwood (9) & Other Arenas (3)
  • Emphasis on intensity, decision-making, and skill execution

Off-Ice Training (12 Weeks | June–August)

• 2 x 60 min/week strength & power training (ZerOne Facility)
  • 1 x 60 min/week field conditioning
  • Focus on:
• Strength & speed development
• Agility & explosiveness
• Power conditioning

Includes ZerOne Hockeyology Membership with 4 bonus monthly skill classes (shooting, power skating, puck control, small-area games, skating treadmill, goaltending) that you can book at your own convenience on the ZerOne app.

🏒 High-Compete On-Ice Development Themes

All themes are delivered through high-tempo, competitive drills and game situations:

• Explosive forward stride & skating efficiency
  • Backward skating & defensive mobility
  • Puck control, shooting & passing under pressure
  • Angling, stick positioning & checking skills (female-game specific)
  • Defensive concepts: puck retrievals, first pass, zone play
  • Forward concepts: zone entries, cycling & offensive creation
  • High-tempo drills & competitive game simulations
  • Goaltender-specific development

📌 Program Details

Ages: 2009 – 2015 (Two groups – max 20 athletes each)
Dates: June – August (12 weeks, with holiday catch-up built in)
Cost: $1,499 ($1,599 late registration)

Register Here: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/51868

🌟 This is more than summer training — it’s a performance pathway.

Athletes will leave stronger, faster, more confident, and ready to compete at the next level.

Spots are limited — early registration recommended.

• Ages: U15 Edmonton Area Female Athletes (AB Challenge Tryout registration required)
• Includes:
• 3 High-Intensity Sessions
• Sessions run by Dan Basterash & Sydney Dutertre
• Mental Preparation Session
• Breathing & Visualization Techniques: Master relaxation and focus strategies to stay composed under pressure and enhance performance.
• Game-Day Mindset: Learn how to mentally rehearse key situations, build confidence, and reduce stress before stepping on the ice.
• Sport Recovery & Nutrition Session
• Optimizing Recovery: Learn science-backed strategies to reduce muscle soreness, enhance performance.
• Fueling for Success: Discover the best nutrition tips for energy, endurance, and faster recovery.
• Camp Cost: $200

• 3:15 PM – Off Ice Warm Up
• 4:00 PM – Ice Time (1.25)

• 6:00 PM – Off Ice Warm Up
• 6:45 PM – Ice Time (1.00)

• 5:15 PM – Off Ice Warm Up
• 6:00 PM – Ice Time (1.00)

• Habits: Develop strong, consistent on-ice & off-ice habits.
• Details: Improve puck handling, positioning & quick decision-making.
• Tactical Awareness: Adapt to in-game situations.
• Accountability: Take ownership of your development.
• Work Ethic: Push beyond limits to achieve your goals.

• Maintain professionalism & show respect to all staff, officials, opponents & peers.
• Follow principles of fair play, safety, & respect – no tolerance for fighting, verbal abuse, or dangerous play.
• Compete hard & fair while prioritizing safety.
• Winning is secondary to improving skills, making friends & having fun.
• Show respect for team staff members & officials.
• Follow all Hockey Alberta Development Program codes of conduct.
• Take responsibility for all personal items.