2026 Goaltending Camp
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4th Annual Free Goaltending Camp
🥅 4th Annual R&R Goalie Camp – Summer 2026
We’re excited to share that the 4th Annual R&R Goalie Camp is officially coming in the summer of 2026! 🎉
This camp has become one of our most anticipated events of the year — bringing together goaltenders from across Alberta for top-level training, mentorship, and unforgettable memories both on and off the ice.
📅 Dates and details will be announced in the coming months. Stay tuned for registration info, program updates, and how you can get involved.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this camp year after year — we can’t wait to see new and returning goalies in 2026! 💙
2025 Goalie camp
3rd Annual R&R Empowering Society of Alberta Goaltending Camp
The R&R Empowering Society of Alberta proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Goaltending Camp this past summer — a fully sponsored experience for 36 goaltenders, U9 through U18. Our mission remains the same: to provide quality goaltending instruction to athletes of all skill levels, helping them elevate their game without the barriers that financial restrictions can create.
The camp was led by Head Goalie Coach Nic Melnychuk, joined by goalie coaches Ashtyn Berthiaume and Carson Ironside — all of whom bring a wealth of experience in goalie instruction across Alberta and have competed at the Junior and College levels.
- U9 goalies took part in two “Learn to Goaltend” on-ice sessions, two dryland training sessions, two Mind & Motion sessions and shared a team lunch.
- U11–U18 goalies received five on-ice skill sessions, three dryland training sessions, and three Mind & Motion sessions led by Brett Epp, focusing on both sports performance and mental wellness.
This camp is about more than just stepping on the ice — it’s about building connection and community. It’s a place where goalies feel safe, seen, and understood. Where parents can connect with one another and learn about the unique battles their children face in net. It’s a camp you leave with sharper skills, stronger confidence, and an entire new goalie family. 💙
A huge part of making that possible this year was the support of Sport Central and the Flames Sports Bank. Their commitment to working directly with our goalies to ensure they were fully equipped from head to toe went beyond providing gear — it gave kids the chance to step on the ice with pride, comfort, and confidence. For many of our goalies, this was life-changing, and we cannot thank them enough for being such a vital part of the R&R Goalie Camp.
💙 We are incredibly grateful for the support of our sponsors, whose generosity made this camp possible: Jumpstart, Tornado Infrastructure Equipment, Alexander Safety, Metrix Group, CM Forestry, The McQuarrie Family, Devon Minor Hockey, Coach's Source for Sports, L&T Custom Apparel, Royal Pizza Blue Quill, and United Sport & Cycle.
Your contributions created meaningful impact for goalies across Alberta, and we can’t wait to see the momentum continue into next year!
2025 Goalie Camp Picture Gallery
R&R Goaltending Camp 2024
2nd Annual R&R Empowering Society of Alberta Goaltending Camp
The R&R Empowering Society of Alberta hosted its 2nd Annual goaltending camp that was free to 36 goaltenders in the age groups of U9 to U18. Our purpose was to provide quality goaltending instruction to goaltenders of all skill levels to help elevate their games without the restrictions that finances might cause. Our camp was facilitated by Lead Goalie Coach, Nic Melnychuk and goalie coaches, Ashtyn Berthiamue, Carson Ironside and Brett Epp who all have previous history in goalie instruction across Alberta and who have played Junior & College level hockey.
U9 goalies enjoyed two "Learn to Goaltend" on-ice sessions, two dryland training sessions, and lunch. For U11-U18 goalies, the camp featured six on-ice skill sessions, three dryland sessions, and three sports performance and mental health workshops provided by Level Up Wellness Group. Each participant was provided with an official camp jersey, swag, and lunch daily. Additionally, we hosted an equipment day where all goalies could get fitted with and keep “new-to-them” gear at no cost.
A special thank you goes out to the Beaumont Amateur Hockey Association for organizing three equipment donation days and to Coach’s Source for Sports for their generous contribution of equipment for our goalies. We are also incredibly grateful for the support from our sponsors: Redco Group of Companies, Level Up Wellness Group, Level 2 Sportswear, The Mill Craft Bar and Kitchen, Rheaume Family Foundation, L&T Custom Apparel, Coach's Source for Sports, Noyen Construction, The McQuarrie Family, CM Forestry, DES Engineering, and Alexander Safety. Their contributions made a meaningful impact on this year’s camp.
2024 Goaltender Camp - Picture Gallery
R&R Goaltending Camp 2023
1st Annual R&R Empowering Society of Alberta Goaltending Camp
Our 1st Annual goaltending camp was free to 24 goaltenders in the age groups of U9 to U18. Our purpose was to provide quality goaltending instruction to goaltenders of all skill levels to help elevate their games without the restrictions that finances might cause. Our camp was facilitated by Lead Goalie Coach, Nic Melnychuk and goalie coaches, Max McKee, Carson Ironside and Jackson Berry who all have previous history in goalie instruction across Alberta and who have played Junior level hockey.
All goalies received three ice times per day with a dryland session and we provided lunch with a guest speaker session. We want to thank former NHL goaltender, Joaquin Gage, 2022/23 AJHL Coach of the Year, Shawn Martin and Edmonton Oil Kings Broadcaster, Andrew Peard for joining our lunch sessions to talk hockey with our goalies.
The camp was very successful in it's inagural season thanks to our main sponsor, Redco Group of Companies as well as valued sponsors, Coach's Source for Sports in Wetaskiwin, Totem Outdoor Outfitters in Edmonton, Level 2 Sportswear Inc out of Calgary, Alexander Safety (Edmonton and Whitecourt) and Melissa Baker Photography.
We are looking forward to hosting the 2nd annual goalie camp during the summer of 2024! Please check back in mid-January for the 2024 camp applications and information.
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