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Player Development Opportunities

The Greater Toronto Hockey League is committed to providing all players with effective development opportunities within both the Hockey Canada pathway realm and the GTHL’s philosophies. The development opportunities offered on a season-by-season basis include, but are not limited to: GTHL Development Days, Pathway Skates, and Body Checking Sessions.

Contact information
Stephanie Hyde
Manager, Development and Community Outreach
shyde@gthlcanada.com
416-636-6845 Ext. 229


 

GTHL Development Days

GTHL Development Days presented by GSW are designed to provide an extra training opportunity for GTHL players, bringing players of all levels out to partake in on and off ice activities to develop their skills.

PD Skills Development Days Registration Link
October 11, 2024  Click here to register
February 14, 2025 Registration coming soon

GTHL PD Skills Development Full-Day Camp presented by GSW

GTHL PD Skill Development Full-Day Camps presented by GSW work to enhance fundamental skills while having fun. The one day camp is open to players from U9 to U13.

Players will take part in two on-ice and two off-ice sessions that focus on passing, shooting, skating, puck control and most importantly FUN! Off-ice sessions may include learning about what it takes to play for Team Canada, dryland training, or an additional sport offering such as basketball, baseball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, or Spikeball.

Players will receive their own jersey to keep as well as a snack throughout the day.


GTHL PD Skills Development Half-Day Camp presented by GSW

GTHL PD Skill Development Half-Day Camps presented by GSW work to develop and enhance players skills. The one day camp is open to players from U14 to U18.

Players will take part in one on-ice, one off-ice and one classroom session that focus on training in small areas, with traffic, under pressure, with speed and accuracy. The off-ice session may include dryland training, or an additional sport offering such as basketball, baseball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, or Spikeball. The classroom session may focus on mental skills training, University/College pathways or what it takes to be an elite level athlete.

Players will receive their own jersey to keep as well as a snack throughout the day.


2018-2019 GTHL Development Day

The first ever GTHL Development Day brought players of all levels out to Scotiabank Pond to partake in on and off ice activities with Hockey Canada and Power Edge Pro.


 

Pathway Development Skill Sessions

As part of the Player Pathways, in April each year, the GTHL holds a number of skill development sessions for U10-U15 players and goaltenders wishing to participate in upcoming tryouts.

A player’s first experience of the new hockey season should not be a formal tryout. The skill sessions are intended to give players the opportunity to get back on the ice and practice skills in a fun and friendly environment before being evaluated. These sessions are open to any players and goaltenders wishing to participate in tryouts.

Sessions will be held in Toronto, Mississauga and Vaughan. Players must pre-register to attend a skill session, and are able to pre-register for a maximum of three sessions. Sessions are non-refundable.

Please note there are goaltender specific training sessions below. Please click on the link below to register for a session for the appropriate age and level.

Age Group Registration link
U10/U11 Pathway Skates – 2024-2025 Season Click here to register
 U12/U13 Pathway Skates – 2024-2025 Season Click here to register
 U14/U15 Pathway Skates – 2024-2025 Season Click here to register

Goaltender specific training will be offered at the below training sessions. Goalies are able to register for the above sessions, but there will not be guaranteed goaltender specific training.

Goaltending Registration link
Goaltending Pathway Skates – 2024-2025 Season
*Please ensure you select the appropriate age category
Click here to register

 

Body Checking Clinics for Players

Checking is an essential skill in hockey for players playing both non-contact and contact hockey. Teaching the fundamentals of checking can not only help a player be better prepared to experience contact, but can also teach them how to check without body-checking. Properly developed checking skills can create opportunities in the areas of defense, puck possession, and scoring.

The GTHL will offer U14 players the chance to attend a Body Checking session in April 2024.

Checking Registration Link
U14/U15 Checking Sessions – 2024-2025 Season
*Checking sessions are labelled accordingly
Click here to register