New Partnership with Snipe Academy of London
Red Circle Hockey Club is excited to announce a new partnership with Snipe Academy of London for the 2025–2026 season!
Starting this year, Snipe Academy will provide Sunday development programs for both players and goalies, programming developed directly by Bill Faragher, one of Snipe’s experienced coaches and program leaders. Bill brings years of on-ice expertise, specializing in skating, shooting, and goalie-specific training.
Red Circle Hockey Club Partners with Snipe Academy
London, Ontario – August 28, 2025 – Red Circle Hockey Club is excited to announce a partnership with Snipe Academy of London, aimed at delivering our Sunday hockey development programs for both players and goalies throughout the season.
About Snipe Academy of London
Snipe Academy serves as London's premier hockey training and development facility, offering tailored programs in power skating, shooting, hockey tactics, positional development, and hockey IQ. They provide diverse services include summer camps, one-on-one coaching, team sessions, and innovative training systems such as rapidshot training.
Coach Bill Faragher
Central to this partnership is Coach Bill Faragher. A London native who rose through the local minor hockey ranks (Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs, AAA) and was drafted to the Sarnia Sting in the 2018 OHL draft then played for the London Nationals. He now plays a vital role at Snipe Academy as a coach and program leader. Bill brings extensive on-ice experience and regularly leading shooting programs focused on improving shooting mechanics and accuracy. He also heads power‐skating and offensive skills camps, offering players high-repetition, technique-focused development.
Program Highlights
- Expert-Led Training: Programming for all Sunday sessions will be expertly led by experienced instructors, ensuring consistent, high-calibre instruction for both players and goalies.
- Comprehensive Skill Development: Sessions will emphasize shooting, skating efficiency and tactical awareness.
- Enhanced On-Ice Support: Sunday clinics reinforce Red Circle’s philosophy of inclusive development for every athlete—regardless of skill or experience level.
- Session Features: Different sessions will focus on shooting and skating designed for players U9+, at all ability levels while additional advanced sessions in tactical awareness and positional skills will be available for more experienced players.
- Goalie Only Training: Position-specific techniques, reaction speed, situational awareness, and recovery movement drills from Snipe’s goalie development program.
We look forward to this partnership with Snipe Academy, knowing it will provide our players and goalies with the tools to develop their skills, build confidence, and, most importantly, have fun on the ice this season!
👉 More information about the Sunday development programs including dates, times and sign up forms will be posted soon.