The BLADE treadmill training centre allows us to add another element to this sensory training experience.  We are now able to create the FEELING of proper stride for your player(s).  With the use of 3 live video feeds, all from different angles, a large 6’ x 8’ mirror, and one-2-one coaching, we can now engage multiple senses for players.  The video allows players to see their true movement while the coaches encourage them into proper technique.  This assists the players in recognizing the FEELING of proper stride, rather than just knowing what it looks like or trying to interpret only by how a coach explains it.

Straight line skating: 
Proper technical skating means additional speed and efficiency.

Acceleration training:
The treadmill size allows for quick start and power generation training.

Balance and Body Control:
The use of technology visually shows players proper motion.

Backwards stride:
Advanced skaters will learn to generate speed while increasing agility in transition.

Transition/Lateral skating:
Gives players the confidence to move laterally, versus always skating and turning.

Puck & Ring handling in stride:
Physically training hands to work with feet as puck/ring can be handled on treadmill while striding (videos upon request)

Shooting in stride:
Learn coordination in a control environment to shoot the ring while in full stride.

Conditioning:
A beneficial by-product of our stride development training  

Scientific studies have shown that after only 8 treadmill training sessions, male/female hockey players showed increased foot speed and leg strength resulting in a 10% increase in explosive power (Harriss, 2010).  During this same 8-week training program, players significantly increased their skating speed and reduced on-ice sprinting times (Lockwood, 2010).

To facilitate the most comprehensive training experience we studied how young athletes optimally learn & develop. 

As a large on-ice development company, we take advantage of using video for our on-ice training whenever possible.  The opportunity for players to see themselves in motion irrefutably has its beneficial elements for refining a player’s stride.

The BLADE treadmill training centres allow us to add another element to this sensory training experience.  We are now able to create the FEELING of proper stride for your player(s).  With the use of 3 live video feeds, all from different angles, a large 6’ x 8’ mirror, and one-2-one coaching, we can now engage multiple senses for players.  The video allows players to see their true movement while the coaches encourage them into proper technique.  This assists the players in recognizing the FEELING of proper stride, rather than just knowing what it looks like or trying to interpret only by how a coach explains it.

The evolution of learning the FEELING of proper stride to that FEELING turning into a natural habit has accelerated player’s development multiple times over when compared to simply on-ice training.

Our goal for the treadmill player development program is to provide a controlled environment that will both challenge and consistently develop players throughout each session.  We have established a program that focuses on encouraging players to achieve their goals.  Our program suits each age/skill level and is designed to complement team practices and development goals.

• Each Training Session is 1 hour long

• A maximum of 4 players can train during an individual training session. This ratio simulates the same work to rest ratio of 3-1 as players will experience in game.

• Players wear their lower gear to give the realistic feel

• As players progress through our training protocols their plan will adjust based on their skill/age

Athlete Account Set-up:

Step 1: Click HERE

Step 2: Select desired package to purchase and click “Buy”

Step 3: Click on “Create an Account” and confirm email

Step 4: Create account owner (fill in name of account owner)

Step 5: Select “+” symbol beside the person you wish to make the purchase for and click “Checkout”

Step 6: After selecting “Checkout”, fill in all required personal information and click “Continue my purchase”

Step 7: Enter payment info and click “Purchase”

Step 8: Once purchase is complete you may choose to “Reserve your spot now” or wait until a later date/time to do so

Athlete Appointment Booking:

Step 1: Click HERE to log into your account

Step 2: Select the “Appointment Calendar” tab and choose the desired activity you wish to book, RapidShot or Skating Treadmill

Step 3: Find the Date and Time you wish to reserve for your appointment. (Note there are only 3 spots available for each RapidShot session and only 4 spots available for each Skating Treadmill session)

Step 4: Select the “+” symbol beside the person you wish to book the appointment for and purchase a package or select package that you have previously purchased then click “Checkout”

Step 5: Click continue to finish and receive an email confirmation of your registration

1. Gatineau, 475 Alexandre Tache

2. Stittsville, CHDC, 145 Iber Road

3. Nepean, Ben Franklin Dome, 191 Knoxdale Road

4. Gloucester, TITAN Performance Centre, 813 Shefford Road