Tryout Prep Skates & Body Checking Clinics, News (Quinte West Minor Hockey Association)

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Mar 14, 2026 | Kim Thurston | 59 views
Tryout Prep Skates & Body Checking Clinics
Thinking about attending troyuts for next season?

Quinte West Minor Hockey is offering prep skates for all ages U8-U18 and body checking clinics for players entering body checking for the first time.



Prep Skates

Cost - $80 for 4 sessions

Available to any registered player in Quinte West interested in trying out for representative hockey, AAA and below.

Prep skates are sold as a package and not by individual sessions. 
No refunds will be issued once payment has been received. 
Payment must be received to secure your spot. 
Clinics are capped at 26 participants per group.  Waiting lists are being offered.

The schedule can be viewed on our season calendar and here.

Register for prep skates here (pending approval from OMHA, please check back)


Body Checking Clinics

Body Checking Clinics are required for any member wishing to tryout for a team U14 and older.

A participant must have completed three hours of body checking instruction to be eligible to participate in tryout exhibition games.  Registration in this clinic or a certificate from the instructor must be provided.

Body Checking Clinics are sold as a package and not individual sessions
Cost of the clinic is $60
To meet the demand of this clinic, there are two sessions being offered.  Each clinic is capped at 26 participants.
No refunds will be issued.

Sponsors
Scott's Haulage
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Serving Quinte West, Brighton, Colborne, Stirling, Prince Edward County, Belleville, Tweed, Madoc and Marmora Cheryl is consistently a top performing Realtor recognized for her skills and dedication to clients. A proud supporter with in her community.
Tim Hortons
Timbits Sports Bringing communities together one game at a time. At Tim Hortons, we provide opportunities for kids to learn a new sport, play in a league, make new friends, and just be a kid. Timbit Sports supports over 300,000 players across Canada each season.
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In keeping with a 40-year heritage, McDonald’s Canada is proud to support minor hockey in communities across the country, by offering young players a unique opportunity to build their sense of teamwork and focus on the joy of playing.