{"product_id":"u9-fall-goalie-sessions-2026","title":"U9 Fall Goalie Sessions","description":"\u003ch3\u003e👉 \u003ca title=\"Fall Schedule: U9 Goalie Sessions\" href=\"https:\/\/shieldgoaltending.com\/pages\/fall-schedule-u9-goalie-sessions\"\u003eSchedule\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShield Goaltending U9 Goalie Sessions introduce young goaltenders to the basic skills of the position in a fun, positive environment. We want every goalie to fall in love with this unique position and become part of the goalie community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoaltenders born in 2018 and 2019. Returning Shield goalies registered for the full year receive priority, so public spots are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur main focus for U9 is skating and the fundamental movements every goalie needs. Strong skating is the foundation for everything a goaltender does in the crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery week we also work on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoalie skating and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper stance and stick position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShuffle and T push\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting up and recovering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking the puck into the save\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not simply to complete drills. We want every goaltender to understand why they are making each movement, so they can trust those habits in games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation: St. Bon's Forum\u003cbr\u003eSunday group: Sundays at 12:00 PM, October 11 to December 13, 2026\u003cbr\u003eLength: 10 sessions (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shieldgoaltending.com\/pages\/fall-schedule-u9-goalie-sessions\"\u003esee all dates\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size and Coaching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach group has a maximum of 12 goaltenders and 7 or more goalie coaches on the ice, about one coach for every one and a half goalies. Each station has its own instructor, so goalies get feedback and corrections all session long. Extra shooters join when a drill needs game situation repetitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect feedback from experienced goalie coaches every session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups with a low goalie to coach ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA positive, supportive goalie environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing confidence and a real understanding of the position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:16px 0;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMake Up Sessions (click for details)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003eWe know it is not always possible to attend every session. Goaltenders can receive up to two make up sessions, based on available space. Let us know at least 24 hours before a session you will miss and we will do our best to place you in another Shield session. Make up sessions cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@shieldgoaltending.com\"\u003einfo@shieldgoaltending.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shield Goaltending","offers":[{"title":"Sunday 12:00 PM","offer_id":50532132257950,"sku":null,"price":679.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/9815\/4628\/products\/C1A9493.jpg?v=1604014256","url":"https:\/\/shieldgoaltending.com\/products\/u9-fall-goalie-sessions-2026","provider":"Shield Goaltending","version":"1.0","type":"link"}