Telford Tigers coach to pass on top tips
Budding ice hockey stars can learn from Great Britain gold medal-winning coach Tom Watkins at Telford Tigers ice hockey camps.
The 2016-17 English Premier League champions are holding a week-long camp from August 21 alongside a series of two-day weekend camps in June and July.
Watkins, who is also head coach of Telford Tigers, will be at the helm of each camp, alongside experienced players from across the country.
He said: “These camps will be an excellent opportunity to gain additional ice time in a fun, focused and competitive environment. It’s a chance to focus on specific individual and fundamental game situation skills.
“Every session will have a focused theme and we will endeavour to instill the correct techniques for every player.
“We will utilise the ice time to maximise the development opportunities, which will give every player a head start for the new season.
“The date of the summer camp is a great opportunity to hit the ground running, ahead of the new season.
“These camps will give players the opportunity to experience different coaches, meet new people and make life-long friends in the game.”
The week-long camp, which runs from August 21 to 25, will include just under three hours of ice time per day, off-ice training, classroom sessions and a camp shirt.
It costs £250 per player, with Telford Juniors and siblings paying £230.
Watkins added: “The week-long camp has been a firm fixture of our calendar for a few years now and gets more popular every year.
“I always look forward to getting the season started on the ice, with youngsters who are keen to learn their trade.”
A weekend camp is being held this Saturday and Sunday for under-12 players, while the camp on July 8 and 9 will be open to all juniors. Each weekend camp will include coaching from top British players, four hours of ice time per day and classroom sessions. The cost will be £80 per camp or £140 for two camps.
“The weekend camps will be a great way to put into practice lots of new techniques,” Watkins said. “They offer the opportunity to try brand new ideas and develop players’ skills in a competitive environment.”
Email coach@telfordtigers.co.uk to book a place.
