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We're relocating!
Because of the sale of the existing building, Rick will be relocating his training
facility at the end of August. Once a new location is secured, the location will be posted on this web site.
Please note that all outstanding lessons and practices will be honored in the new location once it is open.
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Welcome to TheSkaterPad.com, the offical
web site for the Rick St. Croix school of hockey training.
For the past twenty years, Rick, a former NHL Goaltender and renowned coach and instructor,
has put together a number of instructional programs for young players including
group goaltending schools ,
private goaltending lessons and
private shooting lessons.
Now Rick has designed a new facility which offers a complete training solution for hockey players, groups and teams
looking to improve their game in a challenging yet fun environment.
"By analyzing a player's
skating technique, we're able to put together a customized program to address the areas that need improvement unique to
each individual. Within a few sessions, the participant should expect to see marked improvement in their speed,
agility and stamina" - says Rick.
The Skater Pad facility features
"The Blade" , a skating treadmill which is revolutionizing the way hockey players train.
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Check out some of the drills you can do on "The Blade"
"The Blade" is designed to handle multiple skaters at once,
so it's ideal for groups or teams when combined in a circuit program.
Each session at The Skater Pad consists of one hour, with thirty minutes on the skating treadmill and thirty minutes
working on strength, flexibility and cardio.
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The proven benefits of the skating treadmill include:
- Promoting a longer, more powerful stride
- Enhancing foot speed and leg strength
- Improving both aerobic and anerobic capability
In addition, The skating treadmill is proven to increase core body strength and enhance balance and agility.
The Skater Pad has teamed up with Scott Miller of NRG Fitness
to provide a complete conditioning program.
Working with Scott and his group of fitness experts will allow TheSkaterPad
to cover every aspect of training, including endurance, strength and flexibility.
"We are very excited with the opportunity to provide an all inclusive
training environment for the young players of Winnipeg.
The new skating treadmill, along with our existing ice pad [currently used for shooter and goaltender training],
make this a great opportunity for individuals, groups or
entire teams to work on all aspects of their game" - states Rick.
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