Inaugural IHNSW Atoms Dev Camp

Photo: Participants of the IHNSW Atoms Dev Camp

IHNSW (State Press) - The inaugural Ice Hockey New South Wales Atoms Development Camp was held in Newcastle from February 5th to 7th, 2010. 34 atoms from seven clubs were invited to attend the camp, which included six hours of on-ice training at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. Modelling the IHA National Development Camps, the program also included Chalk Talks, off-ice sessions, and pool recovery at Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre, and a final game (congrats to Team White!).

The camp also acted as forum for Level I coaches to interact with each other to learn new drills both on and off the ice, and discuss issues faced by coaches in this age group.

Coach Dawn Watt said "It was great to see the skills of the participants improve from the first ice session to the third. Judging by the smiles on the participants' faces, the camp was a huge success and it will become an annual event."