ABOUT THE COACH:
HEATHER MORNING
BACKGROUND
With a lifelong passion for hockey and an impressive background in coaching and mentoring, Heather brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the world of hockey development.
Hailing from Richmond Hill, ON, Heather's journey in hockey began in the inaugural Richmond Hill Girls Hockey League. As a multi-sport athlete, Heather was also a passionate softball player, earning the title of Tier 1 Provincial Champion.
Heather attended the University of Waterloo, where she pursued her education and earned a B.A in Recreation and Business, graduating with Honours. Heather's determination to stay involved in sports forced her to explore new avenues at university. With no women's hockey team or softball team at the university, she taught herself squash, landing herself a coveted spot on the UWaterloo Varsity Squash team.
EXPERIENCE
Heather's coaching journey spans over three decades, during which she has led teams ranging from Under 7 to Under 21 to Provincial Championships, achieving both silver and gold titles. She also boasts 2 Silverstick Championships and several winter and spring hockey championships.
Heather possesses over a decade of experience as a shooting instructor and even more years as an on-ice power skating and skills instructor. Her comprehensive hockey resume showcases her talent for guiding and developing hockey players from all walks of life.
Heather's contributions to the hockey community extend beyond coaching. She has served on the CYGHA Board of Directors in various roles, including Hockey Development Director, and organized the Team Ontario U17 Evaluation Camp for the 1999 Canada Winter Games. Furthermore, she acted as the head coach of Team Hefford at the Ontario Winter Games in 2007.
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Heather has showcased her expertise and knowledge through her involvement in founding various programs to nurture hockey talent. She developed and ran the Aurora Panthers Hockey try-before-you-buy program, served as the Head Instructor of the Aurora Panthers Initiation Program, and Head On-Ice Instructor at Roger Neilson's Hockey Camp in Aurora. Additionally, Heather was selected to participate in the OWHA's Coach Mentorship Program with the University of Toronto in 1997/98.
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As a testament to her dedication to advancing women's hockey, Heather founded the Rookies Hockey Girls Camp, where she served as the Director and Head Instructor for 19 years. Her commitment to promoting adult hockey led her to co-found and serve as On-Ice Director of Never Too Late Adult Hockey for 19 years.
PRIVATE SHOOTING CLINIC
THE DETAILS.
Private (1 on 1) dryland shooting sessions that focus on proper body position and mechanics to give your shot more power and accuracy, as well as a quicker release.
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Specialization: Wrist shots, snap shots, slap shots and backhand.
Benefits of 1-on-1 Instruction: One on one instruction means guided repetition and instant correction focused on creating excellent muscle memory for proper shooting technique.
Session Length: 30 minutes
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Location: Aurora, Ontario
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Availability: Monday-Friday between 5pm and 7pm, and Saturday mornings between 9:30am and noon.
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS.
Session Length: 1 x 30 minutes
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Cost: $40.00 per session
PACKAGES.
Session Length: 4 x 30 minutes
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Cost: $140.00
ADULT HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT
Women's Hockey Development Program: Learn to play hockey and develop basic skills.
The goal of NTL Hockey is to provide a safe space for women to learn the game of hockey. We started this program for the women who spent a great deal of time in a rink supporting their partners and children who play, but never got the same opportunity for themselves.
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Whether you are completely new to hockey, want to improve your rusty and unpolished skills, or just want to try something new, NTL has a program for you.
It took a bit of arm-twisting but the hockey women of Aurora, Newmarket, and surrounding areas are evidence to the old adage that it’s Never Too Late to learn Canada’s greatest game!
NTL HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Group on-ice classes that focus on basic hockey skills including skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and team play.
Each session includes a 30 minute scrimmage to put your skills to the test!
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On-Ice Breakdown
30 mins: Instruction and Drills
30 mins: Game Play/Scrimmage (controlled environment with referees)
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Fall 2023/24 Schedule
Tuesday's ONLY
When: September 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Aurora Community Centre
EXCLUDES: December 26th
17 sessions
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Winter 2024 Schedule
Tuesday's ONLY
When: January 16, 2024 - May 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Aurora Community Centre
EXCLUDES: March Break (March 12th)
17 sessions
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Cost
Fall 2023/24: $510.00
Winter 2024: $510.00
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*All programs are subject to ice time approval from the Town.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS
Group on-ice classes that focus on team play concepts like breakouts, zone entries, face-off plays, offensive & defensive tactics and more advanced skills & drills.
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Each session includes a 30 minute scrimmage to put your skills to the test!
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On-Ice Breakdown
30 mins: Instruction and Drills
30 mins: Game Play/Scrimmage (controlled environment with referees)
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Fall 2023/24 Schedule
Thursday's ONLY
When: September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Aurora Community Centre
EXCLUDES: December 28th
17 sessions
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Winter 2024 Schedule
Thursday's ONLY
When: January 18, 2024 - May 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Aurora Community Centre
EXCLUDES: March Break (March 14th)
17 sessions
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Cost
Fall 2023/24: $510.00
Winter 2024: $510.00
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*All programs are subject to ice time approval from the Town.
NTL INVITATIONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Join us for the 2nd annual Invitational Never Too Late Hockey Tournament!
THE DETAILS.
When: May 31th - June 2nd, 2024​
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Where: Aurora Family Leisure Complex
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Registration Fee: $1,500/team
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*Subject to ice time approval from the Town.