Skate & Score Camps
Skate & Score With Darin This Spring Break!
Perfect for Beginner & Intermediate Players!
Looking to boost your skating and puck skills this holiday season? Our Skate & Score Camp is designed for young hockey players who want to improve balance, skating technique, puck control, shooting, and overall confidence on the ice. Each session combines skill-building drills with exciting puck battles, mini-games, and scrimmages to make learning fun and engaging.
Please note: All Red Light Hockey programs require players to provide their own full equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: a CSA-approved helmet with full face mask, skates, hockey stick, neck guard, shoulder pads/chest protector, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants, shin guards, protective cup, jersey, and hockey socks. Excellent Ice does not have any equipment for loan or rental.
What to Expect with Skate & Score Seasonal Camps:
- Expert Instruction from Darin Vetterl, a certified Head Instructor and Coach with Excellent Ice since 2006
- Progressive Skill Development from foundational skills to complete game development
- Small Group Sizes for personalized attention and faster learning
- Fun, Engaging Atmosphere that keeps kids motivated and smiling
- Safe & Structured Environment with certified supervision and clear skill progression
Tots Hockey (Ages 3 to 6)
| Dates & Ages | Time of Sessions | Registration Fee |
| 16th – 19th March 2026 (3-6 Y/O) | 12:20 – 1:20 PM | $160.00 |
| 23rd – 26th March 2026 (3-6 Y/O) | 12:20 – 1:20 PM | $160.00 |
Skate & Score (Ages 5 to 10)
| Dates & Ages | Time of Sessions | Registration Fee |
| 16th – 19th March 2026 (5-7 Y/O) | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | $185.00 |
| 16th – 19th March 2026 (8-10 Y/O) | 10:40 – 12:10 PM | $185.00 |
| 23rd – 26th March 2026 (5-7 Y/O) | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | $185.00 |
| 23rd – 26th March 2026 (8-10 Y/O) | 10:40 – 12:10 PM | $185.00 |
Defence Camp (Ages 8 to 12)
| Dates & Ages | Time of Sessions | Registration Fee |
| 16th – 19th March 2026 (8-12 Y/O) | 7:20 – 8:50 AM | $185.00 |
High Performance Hockey (Ages 8 to 12)
| Dates | Time of Sessions | Registration Fee |
| 16th – 19th March 2026 (8-12 Y/O) | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | $160.00 |
Advance Shooting (Ages 8 to 12)
| Dates & Ages | Time of Sessions | Registration Fee |
| 23rd – 26th March 2026 (8-12 Y/O) | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | $160.00 |
Darin Vetterl
Head Hockey Instructor
Darin Vetterl is a Level 4 USA Certified Coach and has been the Head Instructor at Excellent Ice since 2006. He has coached players of all ages and skill levels from Minor Hockey, Junior, to University players. Throughout his over 30 years of coaching and training experience, he has coached hockey players throughout Vancouver, USA, and Australia. Darin continues to put programs together that fit the needs of all players in our community.
