Synthetic Ice utilization is an imperative "tool" which must be used in order to better utilize the scarce and expensive "Real" Ice.
The "Friction Factor" itself, delivers unquestionably better and quicker Conditioning and Skating Technique results, and allows the overall learning curve to be accelerated.
It allows a player to train, YEAR ROUND, any and all Hockey Skills multi-dimensionally with the ability to be on their skates, wear full gear, create "Game Like" situations and Skills Training, and do everything the same as "Real" Ice, but with the constant conditioning element built in.
It allows a player/team to learn proper individual skill execution, in a normal, full equipment hockey playing environment, which enables all "Real" Ice sessions to be utilized for all important "Team Skill" development i.e. timing, flow, systems, tactics, 1-1/2-1/3-2 odd man rushes/execution, all zone face-off and coverage positioning etc.
Synthetic Ice is simply the most inexpensive way to obtain the much needed supplementary multi-dimensional training that is required to accelerate the Learning Curve of a young hockey player. Strides Hockey Development facility wants to invest the time and put the focus back into individual skill development, its facility, programs and low instructor to student ratio is conducive to an ideal environment for such goals.
--------- With the state of the art synthetic surface, we are able to combine skill development with resistance training to provide a full Hockey Development Experience.
The Synthetic surface creates a natural resistance that limits actual glide time increasing the workload on the player’s legs and core.
With the emphasis the player has to place on creating momentum and movement the player naturally works their muscle endurance and cardio while learning or developing their new skill or tactic.
