Playing sports offers many advantages, both physically and mentally – providing a positive environment for: exercise, belonging, goal setting, discipline, positive body image, self-esteem building – and more. With October upon us, and schedules finally settling into a routine, it is a great time to consider the ‘spooktacular’ advantages of involving yourself or your child in the sport of hockey (or any other sport), and we’re here to help give you all the reasons why! Playing Sports Relieves Stress and Reduce Depression Bother adults and children are under a lot of stress in our modern society, and finding ways to …
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How To Create a Healthy Balance Between Hockey Life and Family Life
September offers a fresh start for many families across the Lower Mainland. Between the back-to-school routine and the new fall season ahead, it is a common time in which to press the reset button. With fall hockey just around the corner, we fully understand how this can be an exciting time to reset – especially for those just starting out in this sport. That being said, we want to help you balance your work/life/play routine with these simple suggestions! Have a Pre-Season Family Timeout Having a ‘team meeting’ with all your family members before the hockey season starts, will allow …
The Benefits of Private Ice Rentals in Langley
Perhaps you’re seeking a way to affordably enhance your hockey skills this summer; or maybe you would like to offer your home school group a private ice rental in Langley this fall for skating lessons; or possibly you are looking for a fun outing for your youth group or a growth opportunity for your company – there are truly endless benefits to private ice rentals in Langley that NHTC offers! So …What Are the Best Ice Rental Days to Capitalize On? Often times people assume that weekends and evenings are going to be booked solid, or that the ice is …
Join the NHTC Team!
Intersted in working for NHTC? We are always looking for reliable people to join our team. We are especially in need of Zamboni Drivers and On-Ice Instructors for our programs. All NHTC team members qualify for a set amount of free ice and classes at NHTC for family use. Please email [email protected] with your interest.
Hockey and Skating Instructors
NHTC is a very busy teaching and training rink for kids of all ages and abilities, from first time skaters to very advanced hockey players. We have ongoing openings for Learn to Skate Instructors. We require experienced Instructors as well as experienced skaters/hockey players who we will train. We also have ongoing openings for Experienced Hockey Instructors and Coaches who can teach skills and skating at all levels and who can do private lessons for players. These are part time positions and to some extent can be matched with the instructors availability. Salary varies based on the experience level of …
Zamboni Driver/Maintenance
No experience necessary, will train the right candidate. Experience with hockey is helpful but not required. We are looking for an energetic, friendly individual that can work on their own with minimal supervision. Duties include driving the Zamboni as well as rink cleaning and maintenance duties. Part time hours available. Perfect for someone looking for a second income or for retirees. Please email [email protected] with a resume and/or cover letter.
Advantages of Private Hockey Training in Langley
Did you know that NHTC has hockey players that come to use our facility from across the Lower Mainland, utilizing our ice to maximize their game? From Cloverdale to Coquitlam, Abbotsford to Whatcom Country – and other Fraser Valley locations, NHTC is a hotspot for hockey players who simply want a no-fuss arena to come and enjoy their sport of choice. In addition to convenient ice rentals in Langley, we also offer private hockey training, which delivers its own set of advantages that we want to share with you! Private Hockey Training in Langley – Is Convenient Ease of scheduling …
Langley Hockey Summer Camps – Take Your Game to the Next Level!
Looking for private hockey training in Langley? Planning your fall hockey league well ahead of schedule? Seeking a hockey summer camp in Langley that will help you or your child take their game to the next level? NHTC can help. Whether you want to better prepare your child for the hockey season ahead, wish to secure your fall ice rental in Langley, or simply want to put your athletic skills to the test, our local National Hockey Training Centre can provide you with all of the above courtesy of our Summer Hockey Camps that are booking up fast! Start With the Basics …
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue – NHTC Has Hockey Training for You!
With ‘May Flowers’ being the historic tagline following ‘April Showers’, we thought it fitting to stay in-step with this theme, while bringing a little humor into our headline. Very much like what we aim to offer while coaching hockey – bringing a balance of skills and smiles alike to the ice! Balancing Hockey Training While ‘Blooming’ Summer Fun At NHTC, we believe in training hard no matter what the season; but summer tends to be the season where parents are pushing their kids to train extra hard, utilizing this time away from school as a more focused time to train. …
Finding a Hockey/Life Balance that Works for Your Family
Life is busy, especially when you add kids and sports into the mix. Which is why we want to share our thoughts on ‘Finding a Hockey/Life Balance that Works for Your Family’, lending both our understanding and encouragement on how we feel you can achieve that balance without losing out on one or the other. Play to Play Although the saying often used is: “play to win”, at NHTC – we know that it’s not realistic to win every game every time. That being said, we also understand having a winning mindset; part of that is coming to hockey practice …