GUSTO Hockey

Click here to register for the 2019 Christmas Camp - Novice/Atom

Lead Instructors: Jordan DeLong, Jeff Lewis and Gusto Staff
Location: Dr. Bonnycastle Memorial Arena (RNS Arena)
Dates: January 2nd & 3rd
Age Focus: Two divisions will be offered:

• Male Novice (for players born 2011/2012)
• Male Atom (for players born 2009/2010)

Max Participants: 30 Skaters for each camp
Total Cost: $80 (HST Included) for each division (3 total hours of on-ice training)

Day 1 – Power Skating with our leading edge power skating coach

Day 2 – This day will feature 2 hours of back to back practices. The first hour will feature Small Area Games & Battle Camp Drills that will teach you the necessary skating techniques and skills to win battles both on the offensive and defensive sides of the puck.  Teaching is done through angling competitions, races and small area games. The 2nd hour will be 3 vs 3 cross-ice hockey with players applying their new skills in game like scenarios.

Schedule:

Novice Division (3 hours total)
Day 1 - Thursday, January 2nd - 11:30am-12:30pm
Day 2 - Friday, January 3rd - 11:30am-12:30pm AND 12:45-1:45pm

Atom Division (3 hours total)
Day 1 - Thursday, January 2nd - 12:45-1:45pm
Day 2 - Friday, January 3rd - 2:00-3:00pm AND 3:15-4:15pm

Click here to register for this camp.

This camp will focus on technical skills of shooting, passing, puck control with a strong emphasis on the skating aspect of the game as well as small area and competitive games. This camp will consist of eight hours of on-ice instruction.
 
**Please note - this is not a learn to skate program and players must be able to get around the ice on their own.**
 
Lead Instructors: Jordan DeLong and Gusto Staff
Location: Dr. Bonnycastle Memorial Arena (RNS Arena)
Age Focus: Four divisions will be offered:

•     Male IP (for players born 2013/2014)
•     Male Novice (for players born 2011/2012)
•     Male Atom (for players born 2009/2010)
•     Male PeeWee/Bantam (for players born 2008/2007/2006/2005)

Max Participants: 24-30 Skaters for each camp
Total Cost: $210 (HST Included) for each division (8 total hours of on-ice training)
Schedule: See below

IP Division Schedule
Ice Time: 5:10pm - 6:10pm, RNS
Players: Maximum of 24 skaters

Week 1: Wednesday, January 8th
Week 2: Wednesday, January 15th
Week 3: Wednesday, January 22nd
Week 4: Wednesday, January 29th
Week 5: Wednesday, February 5th
Week 6: Wednesday, February 12th
Week 7: Wednesday, February 19th
Week 8: Wednesday, February 26th

Novice Division Schedule
Ice Time: 4:15-5:15pm, RNS
Players: Maximum of 30 skaters

Week 1: Sunday, January 5th
Week 2: Sunday, January 12th
Week 3: Sunday, January 19th
Week 4: Sunday, January 26th
Week 5: Sunday, February 2nd
Week 6: Sunday, February 9th
Week 7: Sunday, February 16th
Week 8: Sunday, February 23rd

Atom Division Schedule
Ice Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm, RNS
Players: Maximum of 30 skaters

Week 1: Sunday, January 5th
Week 2: Sunday, January 12th
Week 3: Sunday, January 19th
Week 4: Sunday, January 26th
Week 5: Sunday, February 2nd
Week 6: Sunday, February 9th
Week 7: Sunday, February 16th
Week 8: Sunday, February 23rd

Peewee/Bantam Division Schedule
Ice Time: 6:20pm - 7:20pm, RNS
Players: Maximum of 30 skaters

Week 1: Wednesday, January 8th
Week 2: Wednesday, January 15th
Week 3: Wednesday, January 22nd
Week 4: Wednesday, January 29th
Week 5: Wednesday, February 5th
Week 6: Wednesday, February 12th
Week 7: Wednesday, February 19th
Week 8: Wednesday, February 26th

Click here to register for the 2020 Winter Power Skating Camp

Schedule: Complete Schedule below
Camp Fees: $210 (HST Included)
Age Category: For players born from 2006/2007/2008/2009/2010/2011
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Quispamsis Memorial Arena
Players: Maximum of 24 Skaters
Lead Instructor: Jordan DeLong & Gusto Staff
 
 
Schedule:
Ice Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quispamsis Memorial Arena

Week 1: Wednesday, Jan 8th                           
Week 2: Wednesday, Jan 15th
Week 3: Wednesday, Jan 22nd        
Week 4: Wednesday, Jan 29th
Week 5: Wednesday, Feb 5th
Week 6: Wednesday, Feb 12th
Week 7: Wednesday, Feb 19th
Week 8: Wednesday, Feb 26th

Gusto Hockey is pleased to announce that we will be running our Rise & Grind program full time this winter for the 2019-2020 hockey season. This program will be an invite only program and consist of a maximum of 10 skaters. Coach Jordan DeLong will run all ice times at the Novice, Atom, Peewee and Bantam level.

Gusto Hockey Rise & Grind Program may be one of the most effective and efficient teaching methods for hockey players of any level. Join us for a highly tailored personal on-ice session(s) focused on your specific needs and situations. We are dedicated to ensuring that each player is improving upon their specific weaknesses that will take them closer to becoming a complete player. Drills are designed from game like situations in pattern that are followed by puck skills, shooting and incorporating the power skating skills covered earlier in the session.  We will focus on advanced skill development allowing players to be challenged and achieve their goal of becoming a better hockey player.

To confirm acceptance please contact Jordan DeLong at Jordan.delong@rns.cc and payment information will be forwarded.

Program Cost: $210

Rise & Grind Programs are for the following birth years:

Novice – 2011 & 2012
Schedule – Tuesdays (January 7th – February 25th)
Time: 3:00-4:00pm

Atom – 2009 & 2010
Schedule – Tuesdays (January 7th – February 25th)
Time: 6:00-7:00am

Peewee – 2007-2008
Schedule – Tuesdays (January 7th – February 25th)
Time: 7:00-8:00am

Bantam – 2005 & 2006
Schedule – Mondays (January 6th – February 24th)
Time: 7:00-7:55am

Click here to register for 2020 AAA Series Spring Hockey

Coaching Staff for Jr. Riverhawk Teams:
Super 7 Jr. Riverhawks - Jon Travis, Jason Nelson, Matthew Throop & Scott Wentworth
2012 - Jay Reid & Chris Hubbard
2011 - Jeff Lewis  & Derek Doucette
2010 - Jason Nelson & Serge Cormier
2009 - Rob Beatty & Mike Allaby
2008 - Jordan DeLong
2007 Green - Cory Adams
2007 Gold - Jason Nelson & Ron Leger
Bantam Jr. Riverhawks - Bruce Grant
 
The 2020 “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 NB, NS, PEI, and NFLD through our league play as well as our series of tournaments. Levels for our 2020 program will include our Super 7 (born in 2013) to our Bantam division (born in 2005/06).
 
“AAA” Series Format
 
Novice & Atom Divisions will consist of a 12 game league schedule (including 2 playoff games). Games will take place on weekends with each of our Riverhawks teams hosting 4 games. The scheduling will be geared towards reducing travel and accommodation costs. At the conclusion of League play, teams will have the option to participate in the Atlantic Cup Tournament to take place in Moncton or Halifax. The tournament will feature “AAA” teams from NB, NS, PEI, NFLD and Quebec. note: The Atlantic Cup is an optional event, therefore it is not included in fee. A minimum per player fee would apply for teams taking part in the Atlantic Cup.
 
Peewee & Bantam Divisions will feature tournament play. The tournaments will take place in Charlottetown, Moncton as well as Halifax. Regional teams from the 4 Atlantic Provinces and Quebec will take part in our 2018 program.
 
Team Selection
The final roster, selected by the individual coaches along with the input of independent evaluators, will be comprised of 2 Goaltenders, 6 Defencemen and 9 forwards.
 
Program includes:

• minimum of 12 games
• minimum of 15 hours of individual team full on-ice training
• game jersey & socks
• practice jersey

Registration Fee for Super 7 Jr. Riverhawks

• $545 (Includes HST) includes jersey & socks

Registration Fee for 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 Gold, 2007 Green and Bantam Jr. Riverhawks

• $795 (Includes HST) Player requiring jersey & socks
• $755 (Includes HST) 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.