GUSTO Hockey

For more information, or to register, contact Jordan DeLong at jordan.delong@rns.cc .

About the Jr. Riverhawks AAA Series Program 

The 2021 “AAA” Series will feature regional teams based out of the four Atlantic Provinces and Quebec. Our teams will have the opportunity to compete against the most advanced players and teams based out of NS, Quebec, PEI and NL through our league play as well as our series of tournaments. Levels for our 2021 program will include our Super 7 (born in 2014) to our U15 division (born in 2007/2006).

Minis Program (2014/2015/2016): will consist of a 10-hour on-ice training program with the option of attending a Jamboree at the end of the season. The Jamboree will include 3 hours of games (6 mini-games of 30 minutes). This event will be held in Moncton on the 3rd or 4th weekend of May. Please note this is not a learn to skate program. Jersey & socks are included with this program. 

Cost = $275 (HST Included)

Super 7 Program (2014/2015): This program features 8 league games, the Atlantic Cup Jamboree on the 3rd or 4th weekend of May (4 games), 12 hours of high-level on ice training. All players will get game jerseys/socks, a practice jersey, as well as medals. **Please note that The Atlantic Cup Tournament in Moncton at the end of the spring season is an extra tournament fee and is not included in the registration fee.**

Cost = $575 (HST Included) All players receive jersey & socks for this program

U9 Divisions (2013/2012): This program will consist of a 12 game league schedule (including 2 playoff games). Games will take place on weekends with each of our teams hosting a minimum of 2 games. The scheduling will be geared towards reducing travel and accommodation costs. At the conclusion of league play, teams will participate in the Atlantic Cup Tournament to take place in Moncton or Halifax. The tournament will feature “AAA” teams from NS, PEI, NL, and Quebec.These teams will also feature 12 hours of practice with just their own team on the ice. **Please note that The Atlantic Cup Tournament in Moncton/Halifax at the end of the spring season is an extra tournament fee and is not included in the registration fee.**

Cost = $820 (HST Included) Player requiring jersey & socks
Cost = $770 (HST Included) Returning player with jersey & socks

U11 Divisions (2011/2010): This program will participate in a 12 game series as well as 2 tournaments featuring teams from NB, PEI, NS, NL, and Quebec. These teams will also feature 12 hours of practice with just their own team on the ice. **Please note that The Atlantic Cup Tournament in Moncton/Halifax at the end of the spring season is an extra tournament fee and is not included in the registration fee.**

Cost = $820 (HST Included) Player requiring jersey & socks
Cost = $770 (HST Included) Returning player with jersey & socks

U13 (2009/2008):  This program will feature tournament play. Our teams will participate in 3 spring tournaments with each team playing a minimum of 5 games per tournament. Regional teams from the 4 Atlantic Provinces as well as Quebec will take part in our 2021 program. These teams will feature 12 hours of practice with just their own team on the ice. ** Please note the 2008 Division features a checking clinic for all players and all games will be full body contact.**

Cost = $820 (HST Included) Player requiring jersey & socks
Cost = $770 (HST Included) Returning player with jersey & socks

U15 (2007/2006) Divisions: This program will feature tournament play. Our teams will participate in 3 spring tournaments with each team playing a minimum of 5 games per tournament. Regional teams from the 4 Atlantic Provinces as well as Quebec will take part in our 2021 program. These teams will feature 12 hours of practice with just their own team on the ice. 

Cost = $820 (HST Included) Player requiring jersey & socks
Cost = $770 (HST Included) Returning player with jersey & socks

Core Competencies

Knowledge - Built on quality instruction... All staff members have enjoyed successful hockey careers, more importantly, are superb instructors

Passion - Our instructors love the game of hockey. It is this passion that fuels us and helps us to understand and to motivate hockey players.

Dedication - Outstanding qualifications, a strong work ethic and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching hockey skills are all characteristics of the Gusto team.

Experience - Our staff has a combined 40 years of teaching, coaching, instructing and playing experience.

Fun - The most important component of any hockey program. All our camps provide students with a curriculum based on structure, competition and fun.

Results - Our Total Skills Development Training will make each participant a more knowledgeable, confident and skilled hockey player.

Objectives - To Teach and to Develop

Technical Skills

• Hockey Fundamentals
• Skating
• Puck-Handling
• Passing & Shooting

Individual Tactics

• More Skilled & Adept Hockey Players
• Building on Fundamental Technical Skills

Team Tactics

• Small Area Games & Team Competitions
• Read & React... Developing On-Ice Awareness

Each Gusto practice plan is carefully designed and created for the specific age and skill level of our participants. It is our goal to create drills that challenge our students, effectively utilize the ice surface, build off a progression and are fun!

Our staff follows a 6-step teaching process designed to ensure that each participant receives the very best individual and team instruction.

1. Discussion: We introduce the hockey skills concept to our students clearly describing all the individual parts.
2. Demonstration: All of our instructors posses the necessary skills to correctly and effectively demonstrate the proper techniques critical to students success.
3. Execution: Our staff members observe and evaluate as students execute the techniques and skills discussed and demonstrated.
4. Discussion: Our team will provide students positive and constructive feedback on an individual and team level.
5. Repetition: We believe that perfect practice makes permanent and repetition is the mother of mastery.
6. Application: We show our students how the skills and concepts we just discussed, demonstrated, and executed are applied to and used in game situations.

Our instructors are constantly on top of the changing trends in hockey. Through many years of experience, hard work, attention to detail and a passion for the game, we have put together a curriculum specific to your age and skill level. The first half of every ice session is devoted to fundamental skill development (technical skills and individual tactics). By isolating specific movements, we break down these fundamentals creating a solid foundation for any hockey player, mite through junior level players. During the second half of every ice session the more tactical aspects of the game are covered. Initially, the focus is on more complex individual tactics, but as the camp progresses, more in–depth team tactics and concepts are discussed.