Winter program registration opens on Monday, November 4th, at 7:00 pm.
Our winter programs begin in January and run once a week for 10 consecutive weeks. Most of our programs are 1-hour sessions and are based out of Burnaby Winter Club. We also organize a Christmas Break 3 on 3. Registration opens in early November. We run skill-specific programs, including Stride & Edge; Dekes & Dangles; Battle & Compete; and Defence Clinics. These are great development sessions that complement your in-season team training. We offer a few different times for each program to help work around your minor hockey schedule.
Space is limited and these programs will fill fast. If the program you would like is full, please email us to be added to the waitlist. We are adding new programs regularly.
During our Battle & Compete Program, players will be working through situations that are transferable to game play. Each ice time, we will be working through drills that force players to be adaptive in their thought process from both sides of the puck. Body, stick, and puck placement play a critical role in forced outcomes of game situations. This clinic is suitable for all player positions and is recommended for those looking to understand the offensive and defensive perspective in a multitude of game situations.
The Dekes & Dangles Clinic is one of our most popular development programs. Players are challenged to execute lateral moves, change of speed, creativity, and to develop greater confidence with the puck on their hockey stick. This program is going to help players create more offensive plays and benefit players in games by having the puck on their stick around the net more often. We will spend a great deal of time teaching skills such as skating at full speed with the puck, attacking defenders, and understanding how to evade a check, protect the puck, or execute moves.
Our Defence Clinic will focus on specific skill work catering to defensive players. The clinic will cover power skating, positional play, puck control, shooting, and checking and compete drills.
Winter Jr Steelers. Get ready!
The Power Skating Clinic offers an opportunity for the minor hockey player to improve their skating skills on a weekly basis. Through correction and repetition, this program provides comprehensive instruction on all aspects of skating. From basic skating posture and stride efficiency to lateral quickness and acceleration, this clinic will address all techniques that are required to play the game of hockey.
The Prospects program was started out of a need for great development for female hockey at an affordable price. In using the same level of coaching that we have with our Jr Steelers spring hockey program, we have transferred that success to the girls’ side. During our 2015 season, our flag ship team of 2002/2003 girls placed 1st in the Pacific Spring Showcase and won almost every game of their season. Now, younger girls have great role models to look up to as they chase their hockey dreams.
Our Prospects Sunday Night Development Skates will help you get into the best shape possible before spring hockey. Learn more about our Prospects programs here.
Learn more about our Prospects programs here.
Our Fall/Winter Rascals Learn to Play Hockey Program is the largest Learn to Play Hockey Program in Western Canada. Last year, we had over 100 Rascals join our program! The Rascals program features a fun environment where kids are challenged with games and drills according to their rascal grouping. The players are placed in smaller groups on the ice with kids of comparable ability so that everyone gains confidence and can interact with each other at a similar level. Not only do kids grow their hockey skills, but they also make tons of new friends, develop their social skills, grow confidence, and, of course, have a ton of fun. The BWC program runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are no early morning ice times or inconvenient hours. So what are you waiting for? We hope to see you out on the ice this fall.
The focus of this program is to combine learning to skate and learning to play hockey. Players must be able to stand and glide forward on the ice to participate in the program. Full hockey gear is required. We recommend that players complete at least 2 skating levels prior to registering.
Not sure which level to register in? Don't worry! The Rascals instructors will place your child in an approximate level (based on age and skill) and then assess them during the first couple of sessions to ensure they're in the appropriate level. Generally, if they have completed a level, they will be moved into the next level (i.e. if they completed Rascals 2, they will be in Rascals 3 next).
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Registration for the BWC Fall/Winter Rascals program is through the Burnaby Winter Club.
BWC Rascals program information:
Age: 3, 4, 5 & 6 years (2018/2019/2020/2021) Registration Fee: $795 CAD (October to March)
Half Session Fee (Wednesday OR Saturday): $397.50 (October to March)' Fall Intake: Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Winter Intake: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Saturday, March 8, 2025 Saturday, October 12 (Thanksgiving) Rascals 1 – Brand New to Hockey With 2 Levels of Skating Lessons (must be able to stand and glide on their own)
Wednesday at 3:50 pm and Saturday at 12:00 pm
Rascals 2 – New to Hockey With More Skating Experience
Wednesday at 4:35 pm and Saturday at 12:45 pm
Rascals 3 – Returning Rascal Hockey Player or Equivalent Experience
Wednesday at 5:20 pm and Saturday at 1:30 pm
Rascals 4 – Returning Rascal Player Comfortable With Puck Control
Wednesday at 6:05 pm and Saturday at 2:15 pm
Rascals 5 – Returning Rascal Player Very Comfortable With Puck Control
Wednesday at 6:50 pm and Saturday at 3:00 pm
2024/2025 Program Dates: This program runs from Saturday, October 5th, 2024 until Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, then resumes on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 and runs until Saturday, March 8th, 2025. There will be no sessions: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 (Thanksgiving); Saturday, February 15th, 2025 (Family Day). Registration for the BWC Fall/Winter Rascals program is through the Burnaby Winter Club.
Holidays (No Session):
Winter Break (No sessions Dec 21, 25, 28, Jan 1, 4)
Saturday, February 15 (Family Day)
Gear: Full hockey gear is required (including neck guard and helmet with cage).
Our Inside Edge Christmas Break 3 on 3 is here. Register your winter team, spring team, or just a group of friends. Come on out and have fun. Scrimmages will take place on a proper size 3 on 3 rink. Each team is guaranteed 4 games. All scrimmages are 45 minutes. All players must be the appropriate age and caliber for their respective divisions. Teams must include their own goalie(s). All players must play in one round-robin game to be eligible for the playoffs. Dates: December 27th - 30th, 2024