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SUMMER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
July - September, 2026
Watford City, ND
Built on Skating
Where Better Hockey Starts
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An intentional powerskating program where hockey athletes develop stronger skating skills, build confidence, and learn to move with greater efficiency, power, and control.
This program is designed to give hockey athletes consistent opportunities to learn, practice, and improve throughout the offseason. Through small-group instruction and guided development, athletes will receive ongoing professional coaching and feedback while continuing to build the skating skills that support success throughout the game.
Strong skating impacts every aspect of hockey. Whether an athlete is working to become more efficient, generate more power, improve agility, or simply feel more confident on the ice, this program is designed to help athletes continue progressing while developing habits that support long-term growth.
Athletes will train in small groups throughout the summer and early fall, allowing time between visits to practice independently and apply what they've learned. Each training session builds upon previous instruction, creating a development-focused experience that emphasizes consistency, purposeful practice, and meaningful improvement over time.
WHO IS IT FOR
This program is open to hockey athletes of all ages, skill levels, organizations, and teams.
Athletes will be grouped based on both age and ability level to ensure an effective training environment and efficient coaching. During the first session, all athletes will participate in a placement skate to help determine final group assignments. This process allows Coach Mal to place athletes in the training group that best matches their current skill level and developmental needs.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This program consists of five development sessions spread throughout the summer and early fall. Athletes will train in small groups and follow a progressive curriculum designed to build upon previous instruction, allowing athletes to continually refine and improve their skating skills over time.
Each athlete will receive one lesson time during every development session. Group lessons typically range from 30-45 minutes and focus on technical skating instruction, skill development, and individualized feedback.
In addition to their assigned lesson time, all registered athletes will have access to practice ice during each session date. Athletes are encouraged to use this time to practice skills, complete drills, shoot pucks, and apply the concepts introduced during instruction, provided they remain out of the way of any lessons currently in progress.
VIDEO BASED PRACTICE
Following each session, Coach Mal will provide a video review and practice focus for each group. These videos are designed to reinforce key concepts, highlight areas of emphasis, and provide guidance for independent practice between training dates.
Athlete development does not happen during lessons alone. The greatest improvements occur when athletes consistently apply feedback and practice with purpose between coaching sessions. Families are encouraged to review the video assignments together and help athletes remain focused on the skills and concepts being emphasized throughout the program.
HOW GROUPS ARE FORMED
Athletes will be grouped based on both age and skating ability to create an effective training environment and allow for efficient coaching.
As part of the registration process, families will complete an Athlete Intake Form that provides information about the athlete's age, playing level, skating experience, and development history. This information is used to create tentative training groups prior to the first session.
During the first session, all registered athletes will participate in a placement skate. This allows Coach Mal to evaluate each athlete's current skating ability and make any necessary adjustments to group assignments.
The goal is to place athletes in a training group that best matches their current skill level and developmental needs, ensuring athletes are challenged appropriately while training alongside peers of similar ability.
Additional adjustments may be made throughout the series if needed. As athletes develop and coaches continue to evaluate group dynamics, Coach Mal may move athletes between groups to maintain the most effective learning environment possible and ensure all athletes continue to receive the greatest benefit from the program.
DETAILS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration has closed for 2026.
SESSION DATES
• Thursday, July 23rd
• Thursday, July 30th
• Wednesday, August 5th
• Tuesday, August 18th
• Thursday, Sept. 3rd
SESSION TIMES
• July - Aug 18: Sessions will be scheduled between 9:00am - 4:00pm.
• September: Sessions will be scheduled between 4:00-9:00pm.
LOCATION
Rough Rider Center, Watford City, ND
SCHEDULE
The schedule will be finalized after registration closes and emailed to all registered families. Final lesson times and training groups will be based on total enrollment and the skill levels of registered athletes.
You can expect the finalized schedule to arrive in your inbox on Friday, July 17th.
INVESTMENT
• Non-refundable $200 registration deposit due at sign-up will be applied toward your final program balance
• Remaining balance due after registration closes. Final pricing based on total enrollment (see below).
• Payment plans available
• Ice rental included
• Minimum enrollment of 20 athletes required
REFUND POLICY
Registration deposits and program fees are non-refundable. The only exception is if the program does not reach the minimum enrollment requirement and is canceled. In that event, all registration deposits will be refunded in full.
ENROLLMENT & PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This program has been designed so that enrollment directly benefits participating athletes.
As enrollment increases, program costs are shared among more participants, helping reduce the final investment per athlete. Increased enrollment also allows for additional ice allocations, creating more opportunities for athletes to practice between lessons and continue applying the skills being taught.
A minimum enrollment of 20 athletes is required for the program to run. At this enrollment level, athletes can expect approximately three or more hours of total ice availability during each session date, with the potential for additional ice time as enrollment grows.
Fantastic coach when it came to breaking down skating deficiency.
“Mallory was a fantastic coach when it came to breaking down skating deficiency. She was able to connect with my boys and show them the things they could do in order to improve their stride. We plan on doing anything we can to travel back to see her again.
Tyler, Mason & Dillon’s Dad
His improvements have helped him become a better athlete.
“David has shown improvements in his skating skills. His improvements have helped him to become a better athlete through the hockey season. He’s enjoyed his weekly lessons and will use the knowledge he’s learned to continue to make him successful.”
David’s Mom
Every skater could improve their stride & strength by working with her.
“Our community is lucky to have Mallory provide power skating in Devils Lake. She has the ability to engage with skaters of all ages & levels. Every skater could improve their stride & strength by working with her!”
Elizabeth, Charly’s Mom
