POWER SKATING CAMPS AGES 6+
Where Hockey Stars Are Born
Where Hockey Stars Are Born
We fix the stride, edges and starts that club practice has no time for. Small groups in
Prague and Riga.
WINTER 2026
📍 Location 1 : Škoda Ice Rink, Prague
Week 1 : 19.12.2026 - 23.12.2026 (10 SPOTS LEFT)
Week 2 : 26.12.2026 - 30.12.2026 (12 SPOTS LEFT)
📍 Location 2 : Inbox Arena, Riga
Week 1 : 26.12.2026 - 30.12.2026 (18 SPOTS LEFT)
SUMMER 2027
📍 Location 1 : Škoda Ice Rink, Prague
Week 1 : 28.06.2027 - 03.07.2027
Week 2 : 05.07.2027 - 10.07.2027
Week 3 : 12.07.2027 - 17.07.2027
Week 4 : 19.07.2027 - 24.07.2027
🗣️ Camps are conducted in English
SPOTS ARE LIMITED
licensing it · Coached in English, Czech, Ukrainian, Russian
5 days · 10 h on ice + 5 h off ice
19–23 Dec (10 spots left) • Prague
26–30 Dec (12 spots left)• Prague
26–30 Dec (18 spots left)• Riga
28 Jun – 24 Jul · 1–4 weeks
11 h on ice + 5 h off ice per week
Fri–Sun · once a month
One weakness fixed fast
Max 6 players
- Edge Control & BalancePlayers learn how to truly use their edges for agility, speed control, and direction changes — mastering inside and outside edge pressure in motion.
- Explosive Starts & Stride PowerWe correct inefficient stride mechanics and teach players to generate power from the hips, legs, and core — not just pushing hard.
- Transitions & TurnsFast forward-to-backward movement, clean pivots, and seamless edge transfers — all taught and corrected in real time.
- Jump Mechanics & Core StrengthPlyometric movements build lower-body explosiveness, while core activation develops control in every stride and turn.
- Balance & Body PositioningWe simulate edge control using dryland drills to help players feel proper positioning and stability — especially when fatigued.
- Agility, Reaction & CoordinationHigh-speed footwork, reaction tasks, and multi-movement drills that directly translate into faster decision-making and sharper movement on the ice.
as players first — and now teach the exact mechanics they learned it on.
- Oleg TimchenkoHead Coach, Power Skating & Player DevelopmentCoaches HC Kyiv Capitals in Riga and carries that same Druzhba78 lineage directly into the camp's on-ice and off-ice program.
- Sergiy KovalyovSkills Coach - Power Skating SpecialistTrained under Boris Dorozhenko, whose athletes include NHL players. Coaches fluently in Czech, Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
- Egor EgorovSkills Coach - International Playing & Coaching ExperienceSharpened his game inside the Druzhba system before taking it into international competition — now brings that same skill set back to correct it in every player he coaches.
- Oleg PanasenkoPower Skating Coach - Druzhba GraduateOne of the system's own graduates, still teaching the exact mechanics he learned it on — now coaching alongside his son on the same staff.
- Bogdan PanasenkoSkills Coach, International Playing ExperienceLearned the system from his father, Oleg, long before ever coaching it — the Druzhba lineage now runs through a second generation.
- Gleb ArtsatbanovGoalie Coach, International Playing & Coaching ExperienceBrings competitive international goaltending experience directly into position-specific correction on the ice.
- Proven Success on the International Stage
The method produced real results — a Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament championship in 1992, multiple Ukrainian national titles, and more than 30 international tournament wins across Russia, Czech Republic, Germany, the USA, Canada, and Mexico. It became one of the most respected power skating systems in hockey.
- A Legacy Parents Can Trust
What hasn't changed is the coaching philosophy: pure skating mechanics, not team tactics — real correction, tested at game speed, not just in a slow drill. What has changed is everything around it — clear communication with parents, safe and supervised camps, and a coaching staff that speaks the language of every family that walks in, whether that's Czech, Ukrainian, Russian, or English.
- Building future hockey stars
The method now runs across three cities — Prague, Brno, and Riga — through three formats built around how families actually train: a full Winter Camp, a multi-week Summer Camp, and a new monthly Small-Group Camp, capped at 12 players, for the players who want one specific weakness fixed fast rather than a full week away.
- Parent:Is this team training?Druzhba78:No. This is pure skating development, not tactics or team systems.
- Parent:How long is the camp?Druzhba78:Winter camps run 6 days.
Summer camps run multiple with structured progression. - Parent:What languages do coaches speak?Druzhba78:English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Czech.
- Parent:Is food included?Druzhba78:Depending on the location, food can be provided.
- Parent:How many weeks is optimal?Druzhba78:For a seen progression, 2 and above weeks of on ice training is recommended.
- Škoda Ice Rink PragueŠkoda Ice Rink is a modern facility designed to meet the needs of professional hockey players. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and top-tier ice quality, this arena provides the perfect environment for intensive training sessions.
Key Features:- Full-sized ice rink adhering to international standards.
- Professional-grade equipment and maintenance.
- Comfortable locker rooms and spectator seating areas.
- Conveniently located near major hotels and transportation.
- Inbox.lv Ice Arena, RigaInbox.lv Ice Arena is a modern facility located in Riga, offering players an excellent environment to develop their skating and hockey skills. With top-quality ice, professional equipment, and convenient access, this rink provides everything needed for focused training and enjoyable sessions on the ice.
Key Features:- Full-sized rink with premium ice surface
- Professional maintenance and training standards
- Comfortable locker rooms and spectator seating
- Easy access to hotels, restaurants, and transport