Despite all the extra effort the player exerts each week, this leads to frustration and stagnant skill development when he/she is constantly struggling to keep up.

With this in mind, the Sportsplex is dedicated to maximum skill development of all players. We want to see you get the most out of your skills and reach your full potential. Keeping up with a stronger player should not be your primary goal. Rather, your focus should be on becoming the best possible skater YOU can be.

For all players currently in our Power Skating programs on the ice, your instructor will evaluate you at the end of the session. This evaluation will include a recommendation to the correct level that is best for your next session of power skating.

For those joining the Sportsplex for the first time, we have a brief guide listed below, in order to help you choose the correct level.

Level 1:
1-2 years of hockey experience & need to develop a good stride and balance that will allow you to glide and build speed.
Level 2:
2-4 years of hockey experience, can stride and balance well. Looking to develop a better stride in a good position that will allow for better puck handling.
Level 3:
3 or more years of hockey experience, can skate well with good balance and speed. At or near the top of their teams, want to become faster skaters and better puck handlers.

Being in the correct level will insure that you get what you need to develop properly. Those registered into the incorrect level will be transferred to the level our Instructors feel is better suited for them,
space permitting, or they will be required to withdraw and register at another time. It is far better for the player to be in a level that he can compete in, rather than struggling to keep up. The player needs
to build a proper stride with balance before they move on to developing speed. The player cannot do this if they are struggling to keep up with the group. The Sportsplex feels that if the player can skate
smoothly, he or she will have greater ability with the puck.