There’s a saying that goes: “it’s never too late to get in the game”, but as it pertains to Private Ice Rentals in Langley – sometime it IS too late, which is why securing your ice rental for the season ahead is important! The Various Uses of Private Ice Rentals At NHTC, we are proud to offer a 2/3 size rink that delivers a space for hockey teams, ringette teams, private development training as you see fit, birthday party space, family functions – or whatever other form of fun and activities you choose to use the ice for. Space is …

At NHTC, we are proud to offer 1-on-1 private hockey training in Langley, providing kids, teens and adults alike with an advanced learning environment. Within this setting, a personal coach will work directly with you to help you through your obstacles and setbacks, while increasing your skills exponentially. Energy Flows Where Focus Goes For those who love the sport of hockey, playing it offers immense joy and fulfillment as skills grow and wins are made on many levels. However, a lot of times energy can be poorly used on the ice doing exactly that – playing the game as opposed …

Ringette is a Canadian invention, invented in 1963 by Sam Jacks of North Bay, Ontario – the same man who introduced floor hockey to us a few decades previous in 1939. Since then, Ringette has grown in popularity across the nation and beyond, and is a sport NHTC is proud to offer! So …What Is Ringette? Ringette is a fast-paced game that is both exciting to watch, as well as to play; and as the saying goes: “if Ringette was easy, they’d call it hockey!”. Although played similarly to hockey with an aim to score on the opposing goalie, in …

As parents, we all want to see our children succeed. Whether in the classroom, within their circle of friends or in the sports they play. Success is important to their general sense of wellbeing, and tends to help them strive harder to accomplish their goals. Which is where spring hockey training comes in to further push and challenge your child’s idea of success, helping them to grow as a person, and as a hockey player overall …and here’s how! Mental Success Through Physical Exercise First of all, hockey training provides an excellent outlet for physical exercise, increasing their heart rate, …

Having a passion for the sport of hockey plays a big role in becoming a successful player. But there is a lot to be said for a “killer instinct” on the ice as well. Although this doesn’t always come naturally, there are ways to learn this, and grow your game performance in the process. Play to Win One would be hard pressed to find an athlete who merely comes to hockey practice to “play around”. Most, if not all, of our athletes play to win – which is the motivating force behind playing sports, and what turns the competitive nature …

With 2018 just around the corner, a lot of people are gearing up for personal improvement measures and tackling long awaited goals; which likely rings true too if you have a hockey league looking to improve upon their talent. Whether you have a team of adults who regularly gathers for hockey games, or you coach a children’s hockey league and want additional ice time to help improve their skating abilities and hockey skills – ice rink rentals at our Langley location is a golden opportunity! Improving Skills With Private Ice Rentals in Langley Speed plays a powerful part in the …

Gaining ice skills is a powerful way to increase your ability to play the sport of hockey, and ‘Why Learning to Power Skate is a Game Changer’. NHTC is here to help explain that “why”… The Importance of Reaching Beyond Your Potential Helping your child to improve their hockey skills each year is an important part in reaching their full potential, but very few will work towards reaching beyond that potential, which would turn your child from being a good hockey play – to a great one. One of the ways your child can extend their hockey playing abilities is …

As ‘Stompin Tom Connors’ once sang: “the good ol’ hockey game, is the best game you can name, and the best game you can name, is the good ol’ hockey game” …and we couldn’t agree more! Which is why we wanted to share ‘The Benefit of Putting Your Child in Canada’s National Sport’. Hockey and the Sport of Skating Aside from hockey training, learning to skate is a worthwhile activity for cardiovascular endurance, balance and flexibility, increasing confidence, and making friends in a positive environment. Which is why we offer: ‘LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY FOR TOTS’ (click to find out …

Respecting others is an important skill that will benefit your child through many stages of life. Whether in the classroom, the boardroom or the hockey arena, respect goes a long way as a reciprocal action intended to return the favour.   Although our title for this post is ‘The Importance of Respecting Your Team Members’, at NHTC – we also consider our coaches to be a part of your child’s team, because we believe an ethical team spirit starts at our leaders and trickles into those entrusted to us to train.   Respect = Value Respect is part of recognizing …

At National Hockey Training, hockey is clearly our sport of choice – and we provide various forms of training for a wide-range of athletic skills, which also includes Private Training and Mental Training to increase you or your child’s abilities to learn ‘Alternative Ways to Specialize in the Sport of Hockey’! Get In the Game Visualization is used in a lot in sports, and it plays a part in helping a person focus their energy into picturing an outcome and/or play they want to execute. Professional athletes are encouraged to use this technique regularly, creating focus and preparing them to …