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A high-performance hockey training program usingdry-land science for on-ice performance
The DRY ICE program embodies a revolutionary approach to hockey performance training, designed to combine strength & conditioning with evidence-based athlete testing, tracking, and monitoring.
Every warm-up, exercise, and drill used in this comprehensive program is chosen with tangible outcomes in mind. Athletes see the real-time improvements in their on-ice performance using the power of evidence-based dry-land training.
What's involved?
DRY ICE is a comprehensive, evidence-based, dryland training program provided by the team at Craven SPORT Services.
Originally developed by physiotherapists Curtis Kulchar and Bruce Craven, DRY ICE brings together their passions for and experience with hockey, evidence-based training, injury prevention, and long-term athlete development. They approached the development of this program with experience as a hockey athlete (Curtis), and extensive involvement in the training of high-performance athletes (Curtis & Bruce).
This Senior program will take place at the Craven SPORT Services Training Centre, a 4,000 sq. ft facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and data management programs.
Location: Craven SPORT Services Clinic (#3 – 701 2nd Avenue N)
Available to athletes born 2010-2011
SPRING BLOCK (May 6 – June 26, 2024)
Investment: $260.00 + tax
Registration deadline: May 3, 2024
- Mondays & Wednesdays (7:15 – 8:15pm)
SUMMER BLOCK (July 2 – August 28, 2024)
Investment: $275.00 + tax
Registration deadline: June 28, 2024
- Mondays & Wednesdays (7:15 – 8:15pm)
Location: Craven SPORT Services Training Centre (#10 – 632 1st Avenue N)
Available to athletes born 2009 or earlier
SPRING BLOCK (May 6 – June 27, 2024)
Investment: $345.00 + tax
Registration deadline: May 3, 2024
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (7:00 – 8:00am)
SUMMER BLOCK (July 2 – August 29, 2024)
Investment: $785.00 + tax
Registration deadline: June 28, 2024
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (9:00 – 10:30am)
- Wednesdays (11:00am – 12:00pm)
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Further information and assistance may also be accessed by contacting our Training Centre at (306) 986-3548!
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Who's on your team?
This program was designed and founded by CSS Physiotherapist Curtis Kulchar with additional program direction from Bruce Craven. Sessions are instructed by members of our Strength & Conditioning team!
Working with our team of professionals means that athletes build strength, agility, and speed all under the constant monitoring and support of experts in their field who keeps both long-term performance and injury-prevention in mind.
Athletes in DRY ICE are also included into our #teamcraven model, providing expedited access to in-house physiotherapy, IST management, social media promotion, and the Craven Integrated Health Network.
Your Coaches
CANCELLATION POLICY: PLEASE NOTE THAT A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WILL BE DUE AT THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SPRING/SUMMER BLOCKS, WITH FOLLOW-uP NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENTS OWED AT INTERVALS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. Each payment is considered final after it is received by Craven sport services. CREDIT FOR SESSIONS MISSED CANNOT BE CARRIED FORWARD INTO FUTURE SESSION BLOCKS.
Saskatoon's Best: Our Strength & Conditioning Coaches
Shai Olansky
Shai has a passion for health and fitness which began after his brother’s Colitis diagnosis. Shai’s entire family was impacted by the diagnosis, and joined
David Kobylak
David is an Exercise Therapist who has been working in the field of rehabilitation for over four years. Before this, he worked as a personal
Dean Visvanathan
Dean Visvanathan is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Craven SPORT services. Dean was born and raised in Saskatoon, where he attended high school at
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CRAVEN SPORT SERVICES MAIN CLINIC
701 2nd Ave N #3, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C9, Canada
PH: 306-934-2011
FAX: 306-934-2012
EMAIL: CSS@CRAVENSPORTSERVICES.CA
CRAVEN SPORT SERVICES TRAINING CENTRE
632 1st Ave N #10, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X8, Canada
PH: 306-986-3548
EMAIL: TRAIN@CRAVENSPORTSERVICES.CA
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mondays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesdays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesdays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Fridays: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00 – 4:00pm (Training Centre only)