Canlan Hockey Beginner Programs

[Campoli]

I am thinking of joining one of the Canlan Hockey Beginner Programs starting in March. Does anyone have any first hand experience with these programs at any of the locations? Are they worth the money and do they provide good skilled instruction in order to follow-up/graduate to men's league play?

Thanks!

 

[uncleodb]

I've taken the Power-skating level 1, 2 & 3, and game situations at Canlan out at 8 Rinks in Burnaby BC. I've had great instructors and instructors that just seem to go through the motions, so it really depends. I still liked going to the classes, but I think you really need to supplement stick time to practice what they go over, otherwise, you may not see much improvement. To be honest, you just need the basics of skating and puck control to join a beginners league.

Have fun out there, and happy learning.

 

[BlueJazz]

If you're in Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver, I highly recommend checking out the discover hockey program https://www.discoverhockey.com My team is made up of mostly guys who went through the program together and they all speak very highly of it.

 

[Campoli]

I've taken the Power-skating level 1, 2 & 3, and game situations at Canlan out at 8 Rinks in Burnaby BC. I've had great instructors and instructors that just seem to go through the motions, so it really depends. I still liked going to the classes, but I think you really need to supplement stick time to practice what they go over, otherwise, you may not see much improvement. To be honest, you just need the basics of skating and puck control to join a beginners league.

Have fun out there, and happy learning.

If you're in Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver, I highly recommend checking out the discover hockey program https://www.discoverhockey.com My team is made up of mostly guys who went through the program together and they all speak very highly of it.

Thanks for the feedback. i am located in Ontario and they have these programs out of Etobicoke and York which are the closest to me. The cost is around $300 for 12 weeks so just trying to determine if it's worth the price.

 

[nickerjones]

Thanks for the feedback. i am located in Ontario and they have these programs out of Etobicoke and York which are the closest to me. The cost is around $300 for 12 weeks so just trying to determine if it's worth the price.

I believe organized programs are worth the price. When I started playing I lived in Oklahoma ( live in Calgary now) where there wasn't any kind of instruction. It was a tough road getting up to speed to try and even play a shinny. I would have gladly paid that $300 or more to learn to play with others on my level.

 

[1966coronet]

canlan adult hockey

I wish they something like this near the London Ontario area.

 

[Alfie#11]

I am thinking of joining one of the Canlan Hockey Beginner Programs starting in March. Does anyone have any first hand experience with these programs at any of the locations? Are they worth the money and do they provide good skilled instruction in order to follow-up/graduate to men's league play?

Thanks!

I've done the hockey skills and power skating program through Canlan in Etobicoke. I enjoyed it but it was a bit beyond the "never really learned to skate" level. I don't think it would matter if you were really new though, people are nice.

To me the best place for a real noob is True North Hockey which is in Toronto (North York) and Brampton. Their beginner program is really for beginners. I went into it and there were people who were learning to skate at the same time as learning hockey. First half of the season is instruction and second half is games. Teams (you get assigned) can stick together and move up the ranks in the True North leagues. It's good. Depending on how fast you want to improve you might want to do another skills program as I found the learning part a bit short and the number of players means sharing more ice with people and not getting to do the drills as often as you would like.

I've been involved with a number of adult learning programs for hockey. I would say 95% of the people are great - maybe a handful of jerks at most. Just get out and do your best. Concentrate on your own improvement and don't worry about others. Just get out there and do it. Especially when you are new, any program is going to help a lot and you need ice time to work on skills more than anything.

 

[Campoli]

I've done the hockey skills and power skating program through Canlan in Etobicoke. I enjoyed it but it was a bit beyond the "never really learned to skate" level. I don't think it would matter if you were really new though, people are nice.

To me the best place for a real noob is True North Hockey which is in Toronto (North York) and Brampton. Their beginner program is really for beginners. I went into it and there were people who were learning to skate at the same time as learning hockey. First half of the season is instruction and second half is games. Teams (you get assigned) can stick together and move up the ranks in the True North leagues. It's good. Depending on how fast you want to improve you might want to do another skills program as I found the learning part a bit short and the number of players means sharing more ice with people and not getting to do the drills as often as you would like.

I've been involved with a number of adult learning programs for hockey. I would say 95% of the people are great - maybe a handful of jerks at most. Just get out and do your best. Concentrate on your own improvement and don't worry about others. Just get out there and do it. Especially when you are new, any program is going to help a lot and you need ice time to work on skills more than anything.

THanks for the great info everyone. Canlan has a Beginner Program as well as 30+ program (I'm mid 30's) so just trying to determine which would better fit. I am going to look into true North as well.

 

[STC]

I am thinking of joining one of the Canlan Hockey Beginner Programs starting in March. Does anyone have any first hand experience with these programs at any of the locations? Are they worth the money and do they provide good skilled instruction in order to follow-up/graduate to men's league play?

Thanks!

Hey Campoli, after the way you screwed up in OT of game 7 for the Blackhawks vs the Canucks a few years back you definitely need a beginner hockey program

-Hawks fan

 

[Campoli]

Hey Campoli, after the way you screwed up in OT of game 7 for the Blackhawks vs the Canucks a few years back you definitely need a beginner hockey program

-Hawks fan

Lmao, yeah sorry about that.

 

[HEMAN]

If you're in Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver, I highly recommend checking out the discover hockey program https://www.discoverhockey.com My team is made up of mostly guys who went through the program together and they all speak very highly of it.

im starting their next session starting this saturday march 7th

There is still spots left for a full roster

 

[Campoli]

Hey guys, so I am joining this Canlan Hockey skills level 1 course for nest month. For those who participated, I am just curious if full equipment is absolutely mandatory? I'd hate to invest in full gear to only realize that I prefer more casual shinny type hockey.

 

[gswift]

Hey guys, so I am joining this Canlan Hockey skills level 1 course for nest month. For those who participated, I am just curious if full equipment is absolutely mandatory? I'd hate to invest in full gear to only realize that I prefer more casual shinny type hockey.

I took Hockey Skills lessons at Canlan & am pretty sure full equip was mandatory. It does help with trying things you may be uncomfortable with since the fear of falling & getting hurt is eliminated. What size are you? Maybe look into used gear? I have almost a full set that I wore for half a session that I'd sell...

 

[Campoli]

I took Hockey Skills lessons at Canlan & am pretty sure full equip was mandatory. It does help with trying things you may be uncomfortable with since the fear of falling & getting hurt is eliminated. What size are you? Maybe look into used gear? I have almost a full set that I wore for half a session that I'd sell...

Hey there, how did you find the course at Canlan? Was it worth the money spent, for an intro skills class?

 

[gswift]

Hey there, how did you find the course at Canlan? Was it worth the money spent, for an intro skills class?

I played as a kid, took a 25yr break and entered the class. I found it fun and was great to get back onto the ice, we had ppl of many different levels and everyone seemed to be able to get something out of it. Alfie was right in saying that adding regular ice time will help. I found myself taking what I learned to stick & puck sessions and working on those lessons. After 2 rounds of lessions I transitioned smoothly into the ASHL beginners league.

 

[BM14]

Thanks for the feedback. i am located in Ontario and they have these programs out of Etobicoke and York which are the closest to me. The cost is around $300 for 12 weeks so just trying to determine if it's worth the price.

You'll be better off dropping in on the organized level shinny.

They have it every Fri and Sat @ Rinx and I think Woodbrige Memorial.