Jessica,

This is truly hockey, hockey, hockey, at it best. Steve Jensen runs an
excellent program that is useful for both experienced and new players and
anywhere between. The drills are excellent as are the instructors. He limits
the number of people who attend each adult session and breaks them into two
different groups based on skill level...so a new player is not overwhelmed and
an experienced player is not held back.

This was my third year in a row...we had many third year, second week people
back...which speaks volumes about the program. Available ice time is really
more than any person could use. The optional time at night provides people the
opportunity to choose how much time they want to spend and what to spend it on.
The three ice session program they are now using is the best...two
instructional/drill sessions and one scrimmage combined with a film review and
dryland shoot training. The optional ice time is at night and in two
sections...first part to practice what you have learned or what you need
practice on and the later part open scrimmage.

Meeting people and making friends is no problem...probably because everyone has
something in common...the love of hockey...I made friends the first day of the
first camp and each camp after and stay in contact with many campers during the
year both on this site and directly by e-mail. Just before camp time, you will
see e-mails asking which "second week" people are coming back as that group has
formed a real friendship/bond...but always welcome new people...

Food is excellent...plenty and healthy...prepared by Steve's wife Sandy.

I have a friend who went to camp in Canada for several years and raved about it
until he attended Steve's Clinic held in Ft. Myers...he is now a
believer...Steve has three sessions planned this year for Ft. Myers, FL which
teach the same types of skills but in a three day program. Information for this
is on the Heartland web site. For anyone who wants hockey combined with
vacation, Naples/Ft. Myers is a great area particularly during the Winter when
it is really cold up north.

If you want more information about the Camp or Ft. Myers sessions, you can
e-mail me directly at rolhock@... or post here.

Steve Knapp
Naples, Fl


-----Original Message-----
From: jessica_lynn_canada <daylightfading25@...>
To: heartlandhockey_alumni@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 09:51:25 -0000
Subject: [heartlandhockey_alumni] Another Newbie


Hello All,

I realize that it's only about a month or so since you all attended
camp, but I'm looking for somewhere to attend in the summer of 2006
already.

Any week long camp is costly and the good ones fill up fast, so it's
not something I want to leave until the last minute. I've been
searching extensively for a camp that I think will meet my needs and
wants (obviously). So far I've emailed around 10 or so schools, but
it's Heartland that has caught my eye and stuck in my head to attend.
I've had my heart set on Can/Am for a few years, but I've never been
able to attend due to work reasons, etc. I have never attended a
hockey camp before but I've wanted to for a long long time. I decided
next summer is it.

Can/Am, American Hockey Schools, Banff Hockey School, Canadian Hockey
Enterprises and Planet Hockey are just a few that I've been looking
at. I had a friend who attended Banff Hockey School and she said it
was really overcrowded, but I thought I'd include it in my camp
research anyway. Can/Am, well after thinking and thinking about it I
realized it's more of a relaxed approach than I would like. It does
state that it's not a "conditioning camp."

The reasons I'm now seriously looking at Heartland is because it looks
more like a HOCKEY HOCKEY HOCKEY type place. That's what I'm looking
for. I want to meet friends and have fun with other activities as
well, but I'm sure you all know what I mean. The yahoo groups is
another reason I like this camp because I can talk to players who've
attended, which is great. I also like the idea of unlimited ice usage
so I can play and practice as much as I'd like to.

Another concern of mine was that I'd be traveling alone and would I
meet any friends or just end up being alone the whole time, etc. After
coming here and visiting the website I realized that it won't be the
case with Heartland.

Any information to seal the deal would be great. If I do attend I will
be going for both weeks. I'm from Ontario but I'm now living in The
Netherlands so I would be flying from overseas. The other question is
what the other newbies asked, where should I fly into and all that
jazz. I'm wondering if trying to match my flight details to the camp
transportation details is too much hassle, or if I should just do what
others do and rent a car and drive to the camp. Anyway, any help would
be great. I guess I'm done rambling for now!


Jessica Sero
Canadian in Cloggieville








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