Coach Mark's Skate Sharpening

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Morning everyone,

Fall hockey hockey development/conditioning sessions and skating programs in preparation for the winter season are coming up fast. Lets get those edges dialed in!

Figure skates.
Goalie skates.
Hockey skates.

$8.00 for a regular sharpen. Discount for CAF and all emergency services personnel and their family members.

All day availability on most Wednesdays and a convenient drop box for flexible drop off and pick up. Message for specific times, I'm sure we can make something work for you.

Cheers,

Coach Mark
Coach Mark's Skate Sharpening

Head over to the Elevate Hockey FB page and check it out! 4v4 league registration is live.

Cheers,

Coach Mark

WHY ELEVATE WAS CREATED

After spending the spring travelling to hockey tournaments and watching different levels of hockey across the country, one thing became clear to us:

There was an important piece missing in player development here in East Hants.

There are some great programs available that focus on developing individual skills — skating, shooting, puck handling and more. But developing those skills is only part of the equation.

Kids also need the opportunity to learn how to use those skills in a game.

That’s where Elevate Hockey comes in.

Our 4v4 full-ice league was created to help bridge the gap between skill development and game play. With fewer players on the ice, kids have:

More time and space with the puck
More opportunities to make decisions
More chances to battle, pass, shoot and create plays
More room to build speed and stamina
More opportunities to turn individual skills into game skills

Hockey is fast — and learning to make decisions and execute skills at game speed is a huge part of development.

Most importantly, we want kids to play, compete, build confidence and have fun.

ELEVATE IS JUST GETTING STARTED

This 4v4 league is only the beginning of what we hope to build with Elevate Hockey.

Future programming will focus on the progressive development of players, giving kids opportunities to continue building their individual skills and then learning how to apply those skills in game situations.

Our vision is to continue offering development opportunities, including future 4v4 leagues, that challenge players at different stages of their hockey journey while keeping development, confidence and fun at the center of everything we do.

Our coaches are committed to creating an environment where players can challenge themselves, put their skills into action and continue developing their game.

That’s why we created Elevate Hockey.

Individual skills build the player.
Game experience teaches them how to use them.

It’s time to ELEVATE YOUR GAME.

🔥LET'S GO🔥

🏒 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🏒

Elevate Hockey is hitting the ice September 1, 2026 at the East Hants Sportsplex!

Spaces are limited in each division, so don’t wait to secure your player’s spot.

PROGRAM DETAILS

🏒 U9 | U11 | U13
📅 Starts September 1, 2026
📍 East Hants Sportsplex
💰 $160 per player
🥅 Discounted rate for goalies

5 full-ice 4v4 games
1 game per week
2 teams per division- 12 players per team

🔗 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:

U9 register here 👇

https://forms.gle/TXt2xWXo5wsCNoPx8

U11 register here 👇

https://forms.gle/VcmTQBiH1W81oP4Y7

U13 register here 👇

https://forms.gle/zT4mKmHcDAWb6fSa8

Goalies register here 👇

https://forms.gle/TU218jJadmgJi1of7

💳 PAYMENT:
Payment is due by August 28, 2026 via EMT.

Spaces are limited — once a division is full, registration will close!

We finally have some forward progression on this! For those who completed the interest form, please check your emails for advanced registration for Elevate Hockey 4v4 league. Please do not forward the links to anyone, we will be comparing the lists and anyone that didn't complete the interest form will be removed before we proceed to general registration. Advanced registration will remain open for 24hours before general registration.

Note that we are only moving forward with our 4v4 league at this time. We are still working out the details for our progressive development. Keep and eye on the Elevate Hockey FB page for that and all future initiatives.

Cheers,

Coach Mark

Hockey Development in East Hants Looking to gauge interest in two hockey development initiatives

More info coming soon!

WELCOME TO ELEVATE HOCKEY!

We’re excited to introduce Elevate Hockey — a new opportunity for young players to get on the ice, compete, build confidence and have fun!

WHAT’S COMING?
Elevate Hockey will be offering 4-on-4 FULL-ICE games for:

🏒 U9
🏒 U11
🏒 U13

📍 East Hants Sportsplex

Fast-paced games. More puck touches. More opportunities to make plays. And most importantly — more hockey!

Registration will be opening in the coming days, with limited spots available in each division. Keep an eye on the page for registration details and program information.

HELP US GROW!
We’re just getting started! Invite your hockey friends, teammates and families to follow the page and help spread the word.

BUILD CONFIDENCE. DEVELOP SKILLS. ELEVATE YOUR GAME.

Had to share these awesome skates I had the pleasure of sharpening today. Brought back some fond memories of coaching U7's many years ago and when my own kids started skating. Can never go wrong with pink laces 🔥.

Cheers,

Coach Mark

Another update, we are STILL waiting to hear about our ice times.... With our original start date fast approaching we may have to adjust a bit, but fingers crossed we sort this out soon. Sorry for the delay.

Hockey Development in East Hants Looking to gauge interest in two hockey development initiatives