PROGRAMS BY AGE/TYPE

RPM has a variety of programs available for you to pick and choose allowing parents and players to place the emphasis where they need it the most. We offer programs for entry level, recreational and rep level players. Note some programs are only offered during the Summer. Our programs start at age 3 up to Adult. RPM programs are co-ed and inclusive 

Instructional Age Groups:

New to Hockey (5-12 yrs) * not usually in minor hockey.

U6-U9

U11-U13 

U15-U18

Minor Hockey has two levels of play - C level Hockey (Recreational) and Rep Level Hockey (upper ended) Minor Hockey offers Recreational and Rep Level Programs. Parents with children in minor hockey are aware of which level their children currently play at. 

Please Note: RPM is not responsible for the selection you make regarding our schools. RPM is also not responsible for those who miss our programs due to their own schedule or timetable conflicts/errors. Parents are required to make sure that their children have the appropriate CSA equipment to participate in any/all of our programs.

Parents please familiarize yourself with our policies listed below the company header on our website homepage. RPM Policies

RPM Power Skating

The best way to go fast is to first go slow.

RPM Power Skating is a technique-based program designed to build fast, powerful, and efficient skaters. We don’t just tell players to skate harder or faster — we teach them how. True speed comes from proper mechanics, balance, and power, not by moving your legs faster. RPM breaks skating skills down into clear progressions so players understand what to do, how to do it, and why it matters.

Once technique is mastered, we layer in speed, pucks, reduced space, and game-like situations. The result? Skaters who are powerful, stable, explosive, and efficient.

RPM instruction is delivered by certified CanPower Skate Instructors, teaching to national standards and implementing Canada’s National Power Skating Program. Learn. Apply. Refine. Repeat.
Success is in the details.

NEW TO HOCKEY  Ages: (5-12) Level-Beginners

Operates: Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Make your first experience a great one! RPM’s year-round New to Hockeyprogram helps new players get ready for the upcoming hockey season in September. We focus on basic skating and puck skills, combining instruction with fun, social play — a perfect way to gauge your child’s interest in hockey. Please note 3 to 5-year-olds are welcome to attend but must be capable of being on the ice without their parents, able to stand on their own & able to get up off the ice on their own.

Gear Requirements: Full CSA Approved hockey gear required for all sessions.

RPM ensures every child has a safe, fun, and skill-building introduction to hockey.

POWER SKATING & PUCK SKILLS+ Ages: U6-U9 & U11-U13

Level: Recreational & Rep

Operates: Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Description: This program includes national level instruction in Power Skating (Can Power Skate) Instruction includes balance, edge work, tight turns, cross overs, stride, stopping, starts, backwards, backwards crossovers and pivots. This program also includes puck control, passing, shooting and  controlled contact. RPM takes the power skating aspects of this program and instructs how it relates to puck skills. This school offers a comprehensive, well rounded delivery of all skills one must acquire and develop to play the game.

PUCK CONTROL & SHOOTING Ages: U6-U9 & U11-U13

Level: Recreational & Rep

Operates: Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Description: Technical Instruction includes Power Skating, Stick Handling vs Puck Control, what techniques (moves) to apply when how and why. All the fancy moves only work if and when you can get your opponent to commit. The finish: focusing on the wrist shot, backhand, snap, slap, flip shots, breakaways, bad angle shots, deflections, driving the net and coming out from behind the net. This program connects the proper use of edges, and select moves enabling the player to get past their opponent and shoot with speed, power, accuracy and off both legs.

STRIDE, SHOOT & SCORE Ages: U6-U9 & U11-U13

Level: Recreational & Rep

Operates: Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Description:Technical Instruction includes skating and shooting, what techniques (moves) to apply when how and why. All the fancy moves only work if and when you can get your opponent to commit. The finish: focusing on the wrist shot, backhand, snap, slap, flip shots, breakaways, bad angle shots, deflections, driving the net and coming out from behind the net. This program connects the proper use of edges, and select moves enabling the player to get past their opponent and shoot with speed, power, accuracy and off both legs. 

DEFENCEMAN PROGRAM Ages: U11-U13 & U15-U18

Level: RECREATIONAL PLAYERS

Operates: Summer

Description: Program includes backwards skating and acceleration, pivots, shooting from the point, reading the play, understanding passing and rushing lanes, head-manning the puck, how to play 1-1, 2-1, 3-1 and 3-2, controlled contact and blocking shots! Players are taught specific skills related to the position and learn individual and team tactics.

 

SHOOTERS PROGRAM U11-U13 & U15-U18

Level: RECREATIONAL & REP PLAYERS

Operates: Summer

Description: Technical Instruction includes: wrist shot, backhand, snap, slap, flip shots, break aways, bad angle shots, deflections, driving the net and coming out from behind the net. This program connects the proper use of edges to enable the player to shoot with speed, power, accuracy and off both legs.

HOCKEY TOUGH U11-U13 & U15-U18

Level: REP

Operates: Summer

Description: Hockey Tough is about imposing your will on your opponent. Outworking your competition, channeling your Best Effort on a daily basis. Realizing that if you put in the Effort... you will reap the Reward. Whether you are trying to protect the puck, clear your zone, vying for position, beating your opponent to a loose puck hockey is a game comprised of individual and group battles. This Camp is Specifically designed with Player Safety in mind. Hockey Tough will focus on further developing a players compete level and refines their skills. Content includes small area skills, puck protection, controlled contact, 1 on 1 and 2 on 1. Players will be grouped according to size and ability. Learn all of the details no one ever teaches but you need to know to move to the next level. Parents have been asking for this program for sometime this is  your opportunity to join us this August.

REP LEVEL DEFENCEMANS U11-U13 & U15-U18

Level: Rep 

Operates: Summer

Description: Offers REP LEVEL Defenceman the opportunity to 'fine tune' their skills. 
Program includes backwards skating, acceleration, pivots, shooting from the point, reading the play, understanding passing and rushing lanes, headmanning the puck, how to play 1-1, 2-1, 3-1 and 3-2, controlled contact, gap control, angling and blocking shots! This program has a restricted class size, lower student/instructor ratio, providing additional individual attention. Players focus on specific skills related to the position and further develop individual and team tactics. This program is offered with the Power Forward program creating an on ice environment where defenceman compete against their peers (Forwards)

REP LEVEL POWER FORWARD U11-U13 & U15-U18

Level: Rep

Operates: Summer

Description: Offers the REP LEVEL player the opportunity to refine their skills, designed to focus on the 'unique' needs of the hockey forward. Players will learn how to fore-check, back-check, control check, cycle, pivot, tight turn, beat the player 1-1, face-off, avoid physical checks, angle and gap control. We will also instruct 'sniper' concepts that will give you the skills to establish yourself as a power forward with the 'finish' of a goal scorer. This program has a restricted class size, lower student/instructor ratio, providing additional individual attention. Players focus on specific skills related to the position and further develop individual and team tactics. This program is offered with the Defencemans program creating an on ice environment where Forwards compete against their peers (Defenceman)

REP/PREP CONDITIONING CAMP U11-U13 & U15-U18

Level: Rep

Operates: Summer

Description: Conditioning Camp is available for those players preparing for their tryouts! RPM provides you with a fast paced on ice environment that includes conditioning and lots of flow, not only will we get you in game shape, we will have you ready to compete. This conditioning Camp is placed the week prior to most minor hockey try-outs we will have you ready to do your best! RPM presents drills that are common with association tryouts and we will offer helpful hints as to what the evaluators look for. Note this program is available for Rep level players and those who have a legitimate chance of making Rep. Note that programs should be selected to enhance a players experience placing them in a program beyond their current ability will only hamper his/her development.

SKILLS & DRILLS U11-U13 & U15-U18

Level:Recreational & Rep Players

Operates: Summer

Description: RPM provides just the right blend of technical skill instruction and fast paced flow drills. Lots of skating, puck movement, shooting using our most popular flow drills. An excellent opportunity to get back on ice and ready yourself for the upcoming season.

Specialty Clinics  Ages: U6-U9 & U11-U13 

Level: Recreational & Rep

Operates: Fall, Winter

Description: Specialty Clinics - are short duration (1 session) on ice instruction focusing on a specific skill area offered on select stat holidays or pro d days. 

SPRING 3-3 LEAGUE (Teams & Individuals)  

Ages: FOR ALL AGES (5-8yrs) (9-12yrs) & (13-17yrs)

LEVELS: Recreational & Rep 

Operates: Spring (April to June)

Description: RPM's 3 on 3 Spring Hockey League - operating April to June at the Planet Ice Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Ice Arenas.

We accept teams & individuals 3 on 3 Hockey is fun & fast with plenty of action, it develops both individual and team skills and has end to end play with few stoppages! 3 on 3 offers player's an alternative, a place where kids can be kids, play the game they love the way it is meant to be played...all out! If you want to spend your Spring playing hard, developing your skills, making new friends and having a blast, RPM's 3 on 3 is for you! Boys, Girls & Co-ed teams are welcome! Divisions are tiered based on ability.

RPM's 3 on 3 League is played on a full regular sheet of ice. Roster size is limited to 6 skaters (atom-midget) or 9 skaters (Hockey 2-4), so everyone gets lots of ice time! Get your friends, neighbors and team mates together and form a team. Players just have to be in the same division. Players register in the same division they currently play their minor hockey.

No coaching experience or special certifications needed, anyone can coach a team. You just have to be willing to help organize your team and have some fun! It is a great workout and the emphasis is on fun, fairplay & friendships. 

BC HOCKEY ACADEMIES - Ministry Approved

Middle Schools Grades 7, 8 & 9,

Secondary Schools Grades 8 to 12

Senior Secondary Schools 9 to 12.LEVELS:

Level Recreational & Rep 

Operates: Fall, Winter, Spring

Description: Pacific Rim Hockey Academy (PRHA)- A division of RPM Hockey Company Board Approved Academic Hockey Academies in partnership with Pacific Rim Hockey Academy We provide hockey academies throughout British Columbia - You will need to review the Hockey Academy section of our website for locations and up to date specific information.

General Information: 

Pacific Rim Hockey Academy has developed a program and curriculum that provides students the opportunity to balance their educational requirements while developing their hockey skills. This program is available for students grades 6 to 12 (depending on the specific school & location) and is offered as a Semester 1 program (September to January) or Linear program (September to June) depending on the academic format utilized by each community.

In 2004 our content and curriculum was Board Approved with our course content meeting or exceeding the academic requirements for PE or a BAA (elective). This allows Pacific Rim Hockey Academy the ability and opportunity to take what we do to communities throughout the Province. 

PRHA provides personalized instruction that educates and develops students in both the physical and mental aspects required to excel in hockey. Students obtain PE credit or a board approved elective credit and work experience. 

Hockey Academies have been created to 'bridge' the gap between academics and Hockey.

The academy aspires to provide students with:

• An opportunity to obtain the highest academic standard possible. Acquire the hockey skills necessary to play at the level the student desires.
• Understand and further develop their fitness/wellness levels for hockey and general fitness.
• Develop their psychological skills and translate this to school, hockey, home life and within their community.
• Develop new physical and interpersonal skill’s through Recreation and Leisure opportunities.
• Become strong community citizens getting involved, giving back and leading by example.
• On Ice Development – 2-3 hours of on ice per week Power Skating, Puck Skills and Team Tactics
• Off Ice Development – 2 hours per week (depending on specific school)-train properly and safely for hockey and general fitness.
• Building Good Community Citizens – Involvement in community activities/special events.
• Special Events & Outings - The opportunity to participate in a variety of special events and outings that encourages social interaction with their peers and strengthens each players character.