Checking Camps

Contact Development CC-01

Body Checking Camps

A 3-day body-checking camp where players learn to give a hit — and take one — safely and with confidence. Body checking is a skill, and like any skill it has to be taught the right way: a deliberate walk → jog → game-speed progression where nobody gets thrown into the deep end.

Learn to hit the right way.

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Format

3-Day Camp

Ages

12U – 16U

Sessions

60 Minutes

Levels

All Levels

The Curriculum CC-02

Three days. Three focuses.

Receiving a Check

Athletic stance & balance — head up
Bracing & absorbing contact on the boards
Taking an open-ice hit and keeping your feet
Protecting the puck under pressure

Giving a Check

Angling — steer the carrier, take time & space
Gap control and proper approach
Contact through the core with leg drive
Finishing checks legally & safely

Situational Hitting

Reverse hits & puck protection on the wall
Board pins and hit-checks
Defensive checking — stick & body
Small-area battles & game situations

Our Approach CC-03

Built on safety

Checking is taught in a controlled, progressive environment by experienced coaches, following USA Hockey standards. Every contact rep is supervised.

Progression every drill: walk → jog → game speed
Players matched by size for all contact
Receive before you give — Day 1 is all protection
No checking to the head, from behind, or charging
Full gear & mouthguards required at all times

Who & What CC-04

Come prepared

Who It's For

Ages 12U–16U (birth years 2010–2014)
All skill levels — first-timers to experienced players
Grouped by size & skill so contact is always fair
Great prep for moving up into a checking division

What to Bring

Full equipment + mouthguard (required)
Helmet w/ cage or shield, shoulder & elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, skates, stick
Water bottle
Arrive 20–30 min early to dress & get ready

Upcoming camps

Pick a session below and register. More camps are added here as they're scheduled.

July 2026

12 · 19 · 26

Sundays

Summer Checking Camp

The Ice Den · Hooksett, NH

A one-hour on-ice session each day · supervised contact reps every session

$300 / skater24 spots12U–16U

For Parents CC-06

Common questions

My player has never body checked — is this for them?

Absolutely. The camp is built for all experience levels. We start with the basics and progress at a controlled pace, and players are grouped by size and skill so first-timers are never overmatched. Day 1 is all about protecting yourself before anyone learns to deliver a check.

Is body checking safe?

Player safety is our top priority — checking is taught as a skill in a controlled, supervised progression with size-matched partners and USA Hockey rules enforced. As with any contact activity there is an inherent risk of injury, so full equipment and a mouthguard are mandatory.

What ages / birth years can attend?

12U through 16U — birth years 2010–2014. This is the window where checking becomes part of the game (legal at 14U), ideal for first-season checkers and experienced players alike.

What equipment is required?

Full hockey equipment including a mouthguard: helmet with cage or shield, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, skates, and a stick. Bring a water bottle and arrive 20–30 minutes early.

What is the refund policy?

14+ days before: full refund, less a $25 processing fee. 7–13 days before: 50% refund or 100% credit toward a future program. Within 7 days: no refund or credit. Injury/medical: prorated credit with a doctor's note. If we cancel a session, you'll get a full credit or refund for it.

How do I register?

Choose a session in the Upcoming Camps section above and click Register. Spots are limited and fill on a first-come basis. Questions? Email director@maverickshc.com.

Limited to 24 Skaters

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Questions? Contact Grant at director@maverickshc.com

July Checking Camp

Get ready for contact hockey the right way. The Mavericks Checking Clinics teach players how to give and receive body checks with proper technique, balance, and confidence — the foundation every skater needs before stepping into a checking league.

Dates: July 12th, 19th, 26th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Ice Den