St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex

"Solid Gold" 4 on 4 Developmental League will run for 5 weeks, June 11 - July 20. The League's purpose is to provide players 11 - 14 years of age with a competitive, learning atmosphere which will improve players' skills and enjoyment of the game. Each session will be an hour and a half in length. The first portion of each session is devoted to development, using small area games that will aid in improving skater's quickness, hand and thinking skills. The remaining time will be 4 on 4 play, emphasizing fast-paced, free-wheeling and creative team play. The league will be minimal contact with no checking. This will insure continuous flow of play and playmaking. There will be four teams with a maximum of 16 skaters per team.

Games will be played from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. (Due to the CAN-AM Police & Fire games there will be four days in which games will be from 2:45-4:15 pm...) Teams will play 2 - 3 times per week.

Each team will skate 12 sessions. Cost of the league is $180.00. Goalies that register for the Goalie Camp may play in the 4on4 League for $50.00. A Jersey will be provided. Confirmations and schedules sent two weeks prior to the camp. No Skating the week of July 4-6.

- 2012 Solid Gold 4on4 Schedule
2012 Solid Gold 4on4 Teams available May 25, 2012

2012 Focus Camps

"Solid Gold Hockey" is happy to announce the continuation of seven "Focus Camps." These camps provide players a concentrated way to enhance specific hockey skill areas. These camps fill fast, register early!.

Shooter's Camp - July 16-20 - Ages 10-14yrs.
"Solid Gold's" Shooter's Camps will teach and stress the fundamentals of shooting, passing, balance and puck control and apply these skills in game situation drills.
30 shooter Maximum
July 16-20 @ 4:15 - 5:30pm
Cost for this camp is $115.00.

Power Skating Camp - June 18-22 Ages 10-14yrs.
"Solid Gold's" SG Power Skating Camp will emphasize and instruct on proper skating techniques and drills that are designed to mechanically assist every hockey player in becoming a better skater.
30 skater Maximum -- Ages 10-14
Power Skating - June 18-22 @ 4:15 - 5:30pm
Cost for this camp is $115.00 per camp.

Defensive Skills Camp - June 11-25 Mondays & Wednesdays only, 5 sessions - Ages 11-14yrs.
"Solid Gold's" Defensive Skills Camp will teach the fundamentals and techniques of being a top notch defensive player on both ends of the ice. Stick handling, body control, speed plus much more will be covered.
30 skater Maximum -- Ages 10-14 yrs.
Defensive Skills - June 11-25 @ 11:30-12:45pm
Cost for this camp is $115.00 per camp.

Goalie Camp - July 16-20 - Ages 10-14yrs.
"Solid Gold's" Goalie Camp will be packed full of mechanical and physical drills, crucial to the development of every young goaltender. A must for the goalie who enjoys excellent "one-on-one" instruction and plenty of flying rubber.
16 goalie Maximum -- Ages 10-14 yrs.
Goalie Camp - July 16-20 @ 2:45-4:00pm
Cost for this camp is $115.00.

Contact and Positioning Camp - July 2-18 Mondays & Wednesdays only, 5 sessions - Ages 11-14yrs.
"Solid Gold's" This specific camp will work with skaters on proper body positioning, checking techniques and on ice positioning. Solid Gold instructors will work with skaters in a controled environment to help give skaters more confidence as they advance through Peewees, Bantams and on into High School.
30 Skater Maximum -- Ages 11-14 yrs.
Body Contact / Positioning Camp - July 2-18 @ 11:30-12:45pm
Cost for this camp is $115.00.

Girls U14 Hockey Camp - June 15 - August 3 (Friday Mornings)
"Solid Gold's" In its fourth year, the Girls Hockey Camp will be split into two groups. Group 1 is for more of the novice player that will stress the basics and take time to work with each of the skaters. Group 2 is for the more advanced player and will pick up the pace of the drills and push the players to achieve their absolute best. This camp meets once per week and asks its participants to be dedicated and want to get better at hockey. Each group will also receive 1/2 hour of dryland training each session.
20 Skater Maximum - Ages 8-14 yrs.
Girls U14 Hockey Camp - Fridays, June 15 - August 3 (No skating/dryland on June 29th or July 6th) Group 1 - 9:00-10:15am On Ice, 10:30-11:00am Dry Land... Group 2 - 9:00-9:30 am, 9:45-11:00am On Ice,
Cost for this camp is $150.00. Directors - Jennifer Kranz, Holly Roberts

Girls U18 Hockey Camp - June 12 - August 9 (Tuesday & Thursday Mornings)
"Solid Gold's" The Girl's U18 camp will work with girls on how to be better high school hockey players on and off the ice. The camp will focus on all the basic fundamentals but really take the time to emphasise correct techniques. Each group will also receive 1/2 hour of dryland training each session.
20 Skater Maximum - Ages 14-18 yrs.
Girls U18 Hockey Camp - Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 12-August 9 (No skating/dryland on June 28th or July 3rd and 5th) 9:15-9:45 am Dryland, 10:00-11:15am On Ice,
Cost for this camp is $150.00. Directors - Jennifer Kranz, Holly Roberts

3 on 3 (3) Day Event - AUGUST 14, 15, 16
"Solid Gold's" This is the third year of the Solid Gold 3 on 3 Event. The popularity continues to grow. This is just a fun event the kids enjoy playing in. If you are around the area, or even if your not, you must consider the 3 on 3 (3) day event. This promises to be a fun event for all skaters. It will be fast paced and an overall great experience. Maybe a few prizes too! No team signups will be allowed. Kids will be playing on different teams each day. Please bring a light and a dark colored jersey each day.
Cost for the 3 on 3 Event is $30.00.

2012 Developmental "Puck-on-a-Stick"Camps

Our week long "Solid Gold" Developmental Camps will highlight the element of having fun while teaching basic fundamental hockey skills. Skaters will develop the proper mechanics necessary to play hockey at high levels through repetition and proper instruction.
Each 1 hour and 15 minute session will be filled with game situation and mechanical drills geared to the individual needs of the participants.
The main goals for these camps are to have FUN while enhancing a player's skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting skills. Each day, skaters will spend 1/2 hour devoted to cross ice and small areas games.
A jersey will be provided

Developmental Camps are held for the following age groups:

Jr. Mite Camp - Ages 5-7yrs.	June 11 - 15	2:45 - 4:00 pm
Mite Camp - Ages 7-9yrs.	June 11 - 15	3:30 - 4:45 pm
Squirt Camp - Ages 9-11yrs.	June 18 - 22	2:45 - 4:00 pm
Peewee Camp - Ages 10-12yrs.	July 9 - 13	2:45 - 4:00 pm
Bantam/H.S. Camp- Ages 14-16yrs.	July 9 - 13	4:15 - 5:30 pm

Cost for these camps is $115.00 per camp. Skaters registering for more than one Development Camp will receive only one jersey.

The "Solid Gold" Philosphy

At the Solid Gold Hockey Camps, all players will receive personalized instruction. Our goal is to have all players improve their hockey skills through hard work and fun repetition. Our staff has many years of playing, coaching and hockey school experience. Our Development Camps are not "elite" camps. There will be wide ranges of talent at our camps and our goal is to challenge each player individually. We feel the most enjoyment young players have in the game is handling the puck. In many youth games, there are players that seldom, or maybe never, touch a puck through the course of a game. Our objective is to develop the ability to handle the puck as we learn other hockey skills. We will try to keep a “Puck-on-a-Stick” as much as possible. Being able to handle, pass, receive and shoot the puck are skills that make the game enjoyable. Solid Gold is of a basic, "no frills" nature. We believe the quality of the staff, the facilities and the reasonable prices are a combination worth the investment. Having the ability and skills to skate and handle the puck while skating are the keys to becoming a better hockey player. Individual effort in these areas will determine the improvement over the length of the camps. We look forward to working with your son or daughter. We are anticipating an exciting and FUN experience at the 2012 Solid Gold “Puck-on-a-Stick” Hockey Camps.

Instructor Profile

Solid Gold Hockey Directors include
Doug Schueller, Head Coach Saint John’s men's program
Jennifer Kranz Head Coach St. Bens women's program
Neil Andrushak Head Coach Tech High School
Mark Chamernick Head Coach Ice Breakers High School program (Apollo, Cathedral, Tech)
Eric Johnson Head Coach Cathedral High School
Pete Matanich Head Coach Apollo High School