2026 Body Positioning & Contact Confidence Camp

Get ready to train, play, and level up at the Body Positioning & Contact Confidence Camp! Next Level Hockey Australia at Olympic Ice Skating Centre is where young hockey players sharpen their skating, master their moves, and build strength with fun off-ice challenges. Fast-paced drills, epic skills, and a whole lot of hockey fun, we’ll have you ready to hit next season flying! 

Train smarter. Skate stronger. Win more battles.

This high-impact clinic is designed to teach players how to use their bodies properly on the ice,  not just to check, but to protect the puck, win space, and stay safe in contact situations.

Whether you’re new to physical play or ready to level up, this camp builds the skills that separate good players from confident competitors.

What Players Will Learn

• How to keep balance and stability under pressure

• How to use body positioning to protect the puck

• How to absorb and give contact safely

• Angling and steering opponents away from danger areas

• Winning puck battles along the boards

• Core strength, edge control & skating posture

• Confidence in tight, high-traffic areas

This is not about hitting; it’s about control, awareness, and strength on skates.

Who This Camp Is For

• Peewees & Bantams

• Beginner to Elite level players

• Anyone moving into checking hockey

• Anyone who wants to feel stronger and safer on the ice

Perfect for:

• Bantam players

• Bauer Academy athletes

• Rep and House League players

Why This Camp Matters

Players who master body positioning:

• Get knocked off the puck less

• Stay safer in games

• Win more battles

• Play with more confidence

• Perform better under pressure

This is one of the most important skills in modern hockey, and one that most players never get properly taught.

Camp Focus

 • On-Ice Technique

• Game-realistic drills

• Skating posture & edge control

• Puck protection

• Contact preparation

• Small-area competitive play

Balance. Power. Confidence.

Strength & Conditioning Off-Ice Training
 

This camp includes a dedicated off-ice training block. These sessions support what happens on the ice by developing the strength, balance, and movement patterns needed to stay powerful and safe in contact situations.

Players will work on:

• Core strength and stability for better balance on skates

• Lower-body strength for stronger strides and improved body control

• Shoulder, hip, and torso positioning for puck protection and contact

• Posture and movement mechanics for safer, more effective physical play

• Explosive power to help players hold their ground and win puck battles

All off-ice training is hockey-specific and coached by experienced trainers, ensuring players build real strength without risking injury.

This training directly supports:

• Body positioning

• Contact confidence

• Puck protection

• Stability under pressure

By combining off-ice strength and movement training with on-ice drills, players will leave this camp stronger, more confident, and better prepared for real game situations.