2023 Summer Programs
VMHA is excited to announce our 2023 Summer programs. Programs are being offered at Britannia and Killarney.
Camp Refund Policy
All programs are subject to cancellation if there are insufficient registrations to run a camp.
Cancellations/refunds: Camps are non-refundable unless there is a waiting list, and your spot can be filled. Cancellation requests must be in writing to registrar@vmha.com. All refunds are subject to a $25 administration fee.
Pro-rating: There will be no pro-rating of fees for sessions missed or late registration.
Camp registration is open
July 9 - August 13
Build fundamental skills with us! Join our 6 week U8/U9 VMHA program for powerskating, passing, and fun small area games. Boost confidence and develop hockey abilities in a high-paced, enjoyable environment.
Instructors: Phillip Lam/James McIlveen
Dates: Sundays July 9 - August 13
Time: 7:00am-8:00am
Location: Britannia
Cost: $125
20 Players Maximum
Elevate your game with our 6 week U11 VMHA program. Improve passing, skating, and overall play through small area games and scoring tactics. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Register now to level up!
Instructors: Phillip Lam/James McIlveen
Dates: Sundays July 9 - August 13
Time: 8:15am-9:15am
Location: Britannia
Cost: $125
20 Players Maximum
August 14-August 18
Join us for a wild ride of body checks, hip checks, stick checks, and all things hitting. Whether you're moving from U13 Rep to U15 Rep or are a current U15/U18 player that will be trying out for Rep. This week-long program will start with the basics of body contact, how to make body contact, how to receive body contact, and the purpose of body contact. The objective is to give our players the knowledge of body contact in order to keep the players safe. *This camp is NOT limited to first time body contact players only, but is intended for body contact newbies.
Instructors: Phil Lam and Conner McDonald
Dates: August 14-18
Times: Mon/Tue/Thur -12:00pm-1:15pm
Wed - 11:30am-12:45pm
Fri -10:30am-11:45am
Location: Britannia
Cost: $125
20 Players Maximum
No Goalies
Boost your game, own the ice! Join us for a fast-paced, high-energy skills program designed to sharpen your game before tryouts. Elevate your fundamental skills and dominate the competition. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Lace up and let's take your game to new heights!
Instructors: Conner McDonald and Phil Lam
Dates: August 14-18
Times: Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri -1:30pm-2:45pm
Wed -1:00pm-2:15pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: $200
20 Players Maximum
2 Goalies
Join us for a fast-paced, competitive program that will sharpen your skills before the season. Level up your fundamentals throughout the week and prepare for an amazing season! Don't miss out on this opportunity to dominate the ice. Lace up and let the frenzy begin!
Instructors: Conner McDonald and Phil Lam
Dates: August 14-18
Times: Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri -3:00pm-4:15pm
Wed - 2:30am-3:45pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: $200
20 Players Maximum
2 Goalies
Time to Lock It Down !
Ready to be a defensive powerhouse? Join us for an intense camp where we'll sharpen your defensive tactics and unleash your skills in small area escape play. Learn to find the perfect escape routes and build confidence with the puck. Led by the dynamic duo of Lucas Robinson and Nate Deyell, this camp will take your defensive game to new heights!
Instructors: Lucas Robinson and Nate Deyell
Dates: August 14 -16 & 18
Times: 9:45pm-11:00pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: $160
20 Players Maximum
Ready to light up the scoreboard? Join us for an electrifying camp focused on scoring tactics and dominating in small area gameplay. Boost your confidence with the puck and master the art of finding scoring areas. Led by Phil Lam, this camp is your ticket to goal-scoring greatness!
Instructors: Phil Lam and Conner McDonald
Dates: August 14 - 16 & 18
Times: Mon/Tue/Fri -8:15pm-9:30pm
Wed - 8:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: $160
20 Players Maximum
2 Goalies
Goalies wishing to get some extra reps/shots can attend one or more of the following skills or Rep Prep camp for free. There is a 2 goalie maximum for each camp. Note: there will be no specific goalie instruction provided.
U13 Skills
Dates: August 14-18
Times: Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri -1:30pm-2:45pm
Wed -1:00pm-2:15pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: Free
2 Goalies Max
U11 Skill
Dates: August 14-18
Times: Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri -3:00pm-4:15pm
Wed - 2:30am-3:45pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: Free
2 Goalies Max
U15/U18 Defensemen
Dates: August 14-18
Times: 9:45pm-11:00pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: Free
2 Goalies Max
U15/U18 Forwards
Dates: August 14-18
Times: Mon/Tue/Fri -8:15pm-9:30pm
Wed - 8:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: Free
2 Goalies Max
August 21-August 25
Attention U9 all-stars! Gear up for our action-packed U9 skills program, where we take your fundamental skills to the next level. Get ready for fast-paced fun as we focus on skating, passing and small area games. Led by the incredible Power Skating Coach Johnny Lee, this program will boost your confidence and have you feeling ready to dominate the season.
Instructors: Phil Lam and Johnny Lee
Dates: August 21-25
Times: Mon - 1:30pm-2:45pm
Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri -10:00am-11:15am
Location: Britannia
Cost: $150
20 Players Maximum
VMHA is excited to have the talents of Karen Kos and Matt Brown for this camp!
During a hockey skills session with Matt Brown, players can expect to work on a variety of fundamental skills such as shooting, passing, stickhandling, and skating. Brown has a keen eye for detail and is able to identify areas where players can improve their technique. He uses a variety of drills and exercises to help players develop their skills and become more confident on the ice
Power skating session with Karen Kos, players focus on developing their skating technique and improving their speed and agility. Kos is known for her innovative drills and exercises that help players develop a more efficient stride and improve their overall skating ability. She also works on developing a player's balance and edge control, which are essential skills for success in hockey.
Dates: August 21-25
Times: 10:15am -11:15am
Mon/Wed/Fri – Skills with Matt
Tue/Thu – Powerskating with Karen
Location: Killarney
Cost: $250
20 Players Maximum
VMHA is excited to have the talents of Karen Kos and Matt Brown for this camp!
During a hockey skills session with Matt Brown, players can expect to work on a variety of fundamental skills such as shooting, passing, stickhandling, and skating. Brown has a keen eye for detail and is able to identify areas where players can improve their technique. He uses a variety of drills and exercises to help players develop their skills and become more confident on the ice
Power skating session with Karen Kos, players focus on developing their skating technique and improving their speed and agility. Kos is known for her innovative drills and exercises that help players develop a more efficient stride and improve their overall skating ability. She also works on developing a player's balance and edge control, which are essential skills for success in hockey.
Dates: August 21-25
Times: 11:30am -12:30pm
Mon/Wed/Fri – Skills with Matt
Tue/Thu – Powerskating with Karen
Location: Killarney
Cost: $250
20 Players Maximum
VMHA is excited to have Matt Brown lead our U13-U18 Rep Prep camps this season!
Matt is an accomplished ice hockey professional, experienced in playing and coaching. As a player, he participated with the Surrey Eagles and Richmond Sockeyes, captaining his team to a Cyclone Taylor Cup win. Matt also played at SFU Hockey, securing a league championship and a BA in Criminology. With over eight years of coaching experience, he is an instructor at Vancouver Hockey School, served as a skill development instructor with the Vancouver T-Birds, mentored novice coaches, and contributed to the Kodiaks Spring Hockey Organization, working with players across a wide range of age groups and skill levels.
These Rep Prep camps will offer an intensive training program designed to prepare and focus on improving key skills and conditioning necessary for success in the competitive rep hockey environment. The camp includes high tempo skating drills, timing exercises, edge work, power skating, stick handling, shooting, and competitive drills to improve players' speed, agility, balance, control, and puck handling skills. It will also help players react to game situations effectively, develop explosive speed and power, and improve their ability to read the game.
All Camps
Dates: August 21-25
TImes:
U13 Rep Prep 12:45pm-2:00pm
U15 Rep Prep 2:15pm-3:30pm
U18 Rep Prep 3:45pm-5:00pm
Location: Killarney
Cost: $275
20 Players Maximum
NO Goalies
Ron Veit Goaltending
Are you a goalie looking to elevate your game to new heights? Look no further! Ron Veit Goaltending is thrilled to announce our highly anticipated high performance summer goalie program, taking place at the VMHA Training Centre. Our comprehensive training program is designed to whip you into game shape and fine-tune your skills, ensuring you're ready to dominate between the pipes.
There will be a goalie to instructor ratio of 2:1
*Full gear including skates
Clinic #1
Dates: August 21-25
Times: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: VMHA Training Centre
Cost: $350
4 Goalies Maximum
Clinic #2
Dates: August 21-25
Times: 5:15pm-6:15pm
Location: VMHA Training Centre
Cost: $350
4 Goalies Maximum
We are proud to present our in-house on-ice goaltending sessions led by the talented Ryan Yeung and UBC goalie Cole Schwebius. With their extensive experience and passion for the game, they will guide you through a comprehensive training program that will have you fully prepared for the upcoming season. Join our 4-day camp if you're looking to fine-tune your technique, enhance your positioning, and develop lightning-fast reflexes. Our dedicated coaches will work closely with each participant to address specific areas of improvement.
Dates: August 22-25
Times: 8:30am-9:45am
Location: Britannia
Cost: $175
15 Goalies Maximum
August 28-September 1
VMHA is excited to have Adam Nugent-Hopkins lead our U11 Rep Prep camps this season!
Adam is a skilled hockey professional with extensive coaching and player development experience. A former USports player, he has coached at levels such as BCHL, U18 AAA Yale Academy, and U15 AAA and U18AAA Zone. His on-ice development work spans U11 to NHL players, and he has 14 years of strength and conditioning expertise. Adam has contributed to the University of Minnesota's hockey, basketball, and wrestling teams. As an Associate SnC coach, he helped a Division 3 school achieve conference success and nationals attendance. Throughout his career, he has trained a wide range of athletes, showcasing his dedication to hockey excellence.
These U11 Rep Prep camps will offer an intensive training program designed to prepare and focus on improving key skills and conditioning necessary for success in the competitive rep hockey environment. The camp includes high tempo skating drills, timing exercises, edge work, power skating, stick handling, shooting, and competitive drills to improve players' speed, agility, balance, control, and puck handling skills. It will also help players react to game situations effectively, develop explosive speed and power, and improve their ability to read the game.
Camp 1 - SOLD OUT
Dates: August 28-September 1
Times: Mon - 2:00pm-3:15pm | Tue/Wed/Fri - 1:45pm-3:00pm | Thur - 1:30pm-2:45pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: $275
20 Players Maximum
NO Goalies
Camp 2 - 6 Spots Remaining
Dates: August 29-August 31
Times: Tues-Wed - 12:15pm-1:30pm | Thur - 12:00pm-1:15pm
Location: Britannia
Cost: $165
20 Players Maximum
NO Goalies