
TRYOUT UPDATE!
2013-2014 Oakland Bears Tryouts will take place July 19-21 for all age groups.
Any players interested in joining the Oakland Bears Mites (8&under) program will be evaluated over the course of 5 Saturdays beginning Saturday, July 27.

Oakland Bears Summer Skill Clinics
Power Play & Penalty Kill Clinic – June 7-8 - $75
Learn the fundamentals, terminology and theories behind the execution of successful special teams play. All skaters will receive both on-ice and off-ice instruction specific to executing and defending the commonly utilized power play as well as executing and breaking down common penalty kill tactics.
Birth Years 2001-2005
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Friday 5:45-7:15PM on-ice
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Saturday 9:00-10:30AM off-ice video review
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Saturday 10:45AM-12:15PM on-ice
Birth Years 1995-2000
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Saturday 12:30-2:00PM on-ice
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Saturday 2:30-4:00PM off-ice video review
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Saturday 4:45-6:15PM on-ice
Body Contact & Checking Clinic – June 21-23 - $95
Whether you’re a first year Bantam and need to learn how to check or a first year Squirt looking to be a more effective hockey player, this clinic is an absolute must. Players will receive instruction about the progression of body contact from both the aggressor and recipient perspective. Players will receive coaching and instruction specific to their age group including when to check/angle, body position, angling, stick/poke checks, how to give a legal check (2000 birth years and older), how to safely receive a check and how to ensure players remain safe at all times. Highly recommended for In-House players looking to progress to the travel level.
Birth Years 2001-2005
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Friday 5:45-7:15PM
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Saturday 10:45AM-12:15PM
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Sunday 12:00-1:30PM
Birth Years 1995-2000
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Friday 5:45-7:15PM
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Saturday 12:30-2:00PM
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Sunday 1:45-3:15PM
Forward & Defenseman Clinic – June 28-29 - $75 (Forward OR Defenseman) - $95 (Both)
Learn crucial skills and techniques that are specific to either the forward or defenseman positions. Forwards will learn how to attack offensively in various scenarios, protect the puck, as well as generate and finish scoring opportunities. Defensemen will learn individual skating, agility, stick and body positioning skills as well as zone positioning needed to be successful. Positions will receive separate instruction before being joined together to work on their newly honed skills. This clinic will cover skills that coaches expect you to have but don’t have the time to teach during in-season practices. Skaters can sign up for one position, but are encouraged to sign up for both to become the more versatile, well-rounded player that coaches so highly value.
Forward Schedule
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Friday 5:45-7:15PM
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Saturday 12:30PM-2:00PM
Defenseman Schedule
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Saturday 10:45AM-12:15PM
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Saturday 12:30PM-2:00PM
Goaltending & Shooting/Scoring Clinic – July 13-14 - $175
This clinic is appropriate for Squirt through Midget level travel players. Goaltenders will receive instruction on technique, footwork, agility, angles, movement, rebound control, and more. Skaters will receive specific instruction as it relates to scoring goals and increasing creativity and situational understanding - including: stickhandling, dekes, shooting to score and rebounds. Wrist, snap, slap and backhand shots will be covered. All participants will receive 7 hours of on-ice time, as well as off-ice training and/or film analysis.
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Saturday 12:30-2:00PM on-ice
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Saturday 2:30-4:00PM off-ice
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Saturday 4:45-6:45PM on-ice
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Sunday 12:00-1:30PM off-ice
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Sunday 1:45-3:15PM on-ice
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Sunday 3:30-5:30PM on-ice
Goaltender Schedule
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Saturday 10:45AM-12:15PM on-ice
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Saturday 12:45-2:15PM off-ice
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Saturday 4:45-6:45PM on-ice
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Sunday 12:00-1:30PM on-ice
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Sunday 2:00-3:00PM off-ice
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Sunday 3:30-5:30PM on-ice
QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THINGS OAKLAND BEARS,
PLEASE VISIT WWW.OAKLANDBEARS.COM
Or contact: Hockey Manager Emily Teachout at eteachout @ sharksice.com