The standard summer goalie session consists of a half-hour lecture/classroom session, followed by two hours on the ice. The typical session runs Monday through Friday. See below for special programs.

AGE GROUPS Senior sessions ("SR") are designed for 12 years and older, including adults. Junior sessions ("JR") are designed for 11 years and younger. The coach-goalie ratio is never less than 1 to 4.

Some sessions will be different: one session has been designated a Girls'/Women's School (at the Edge Sports Center in Bedford, MA, August 4-8. This session will be open to female goalies of all ages. The Marlboro sessions will be 4-day schools at a reduced rate, July 14-17.

FACILITIES The following rinks will be used this summer: BEDFORD, MA: The Edge Sports Center; BURLINGTON, MA: Ice Palace; HAMILTON, MA: The Pingree School; HINGHAM, MA: Pilgrim Arena; MARLBORO, MA: N.E. Sports Center; WEST ROXBURY, MA: Roche Arena; nd new for 2008 SACO, MAINE: MHG Arena.

RATES (Same as 2007!)

Summer goalie weeks (except Marlboro): $350; Marlboro 4-Day School: $320; 4-Wednesday School in No. Andover : $240. Adult Women's Hockey Skills Clinic (Monday nights from April 14-June 16, 7:20-8:40 pm): $260

All applications must be accompanied by a $150 deposit with the balance due on the first day of camp.

DOLLARS & CENTS

* Due to an increase in families requesting late changes, there are NO refunds after July 1.

* Summer week deposit is $150. Early sign-up special: we require only a $75 deposit on all applications submitted by January 31, 2008. Those choosing this option must forward the remaining $75 deposit by April 1. Then, as usual, the balance will be due on the first day of your camp. NOTE: Any family sending more than one member or anyone signing up for two weeks will receive a $25 discount on the second application. Women's Skills Clinic and Small Group Ice: full payment must accompany application.

THE STAFF

Joe Bertagna will be present at each school. A graduate of Arlington High School and Harvard University, Joe is considered the premiere goalie coach in the United States today. That reputation was established through more than 30 years of coaching, the publication of his textbook in 1976, his instructional DVDs, and his seven seasons as the Boston Bruins' goalie coach. Joe also served as goalie coach for the 1994 U.S. Olympic Team and the Milwaukee Admirals of the IHL. During the winter months, Joe serves college hockey as the Commissioner of Hockey East.

In addition to Joe, more than 20 other coaches will work during the summer of 2008, many drawn from the high school and college ranks, as well as from active college and professional goaltenders. The Marlboro Camp will be co-directed by Mike Geragosian and John Binkoski, two of the area's more experienced goalie coaches.

JOE'S SPECIAL PROGRAMS

THE SPRING ADULT WOMEN’S HOCKEY CLINIC

This is the one non-goalie session (though goalies take part in it!) For ten Monday nights in the spring, Joe and coach Bob Bartholomew direct this skills sesion for adult women. It is open to both the beginner and the more experienced woman hockey player. This year, the session has been expanded to 80 minutes each Monday.

Spring Adult Women’s Hockey Clinic, ten Mondays,
April 14 through June 16, 7:20-8:40 p.m.
At The Edge Sports Center in Bedford, MA

THE GIRLS' AND WOMEN'S SCHOOL

For the seven years of its existence, the Girls and Women’s School sold out quickly. Once again, former Team USA and Northeastern University star Kelly Dyer will co-direct along with Joe. And among the coaches working with the girls and women will be Olympic medalist and Northeastern University All-American Chanda Gunn (right). This camp has become THE PLACE for female goaltenders of all ages.

Girls’/Women’s Goalie Clinic
August 4-8, 1:20-3:50 p.m.
At The Edge Sports Center in Bedford, MA

LATE ADDITION: SACO, MAINE!

Joe is bringing his summer goalie school to MHG Arena in Saco, Maine, this summer. This is a reduced rate 4-day clinic.

Saco, Maine Goalie Clinic
July 21-24, 12:30-3:00 p.m.
At MHG Arena in Saco, ME

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION

Joe offers personalized goalie training at two small ice surfaces in the Greater Boston area. During the summer, Joe offers Wednesday night training at the MicroIce Center in North Andover.

During the winter, Joe offers Sunday evening sessions at the PHD facility in Woburn. This is real ice (not plastic) and provides a great environment for individualized attention. Opportunities exist for private lessons up to six goalies maximum.

Summer Small Group Goalie Instruction, Wednesday nights in July and August, 6:00-7:00 p.m. At MicroIce Center in North Andover, MA (Winter Schedule in Woburn TBA)

YOUTH PROGRAM/TOWN SERVICES

Joe has enjoyed relationships with a number of youth hockey associations in New England. Whether it be putting on clinics, speaking to parents and coaches, or assisting in tryout evaluations, Joe and his staff can provide all sorts of assistance with goaltending needs. If your program is interested, contact Joe via jbertagna@comcast.net.

FOR OUT-OF-STATERS

This is NOT a boarding camp. Joe will provide lists of motels and hotels close to each rink upon request (as well as directions to each rink.)

EXTRAS

Each Camper receives a mesh jersey and a free (yet to be determined) gift. All goalies will use the Boni Goalie Trainer (puck-shooting machine) and a Lobster Tennis Ball Machine.

QUESTIONS?

Call Joe at his Hockey East Office via 781-245-2122 (days) or at 978-283-2662 (home); Fax via 781/245-2492; E-Mail via jbertagna@comcast.net. (Best way to get a quick response is via e-mail!)