Blue Team and Red Team (Ages: 4, 5 and 6).
Saturday, MAR 1:  8AM - at Potvin Arena
Saturday, MAR 8:  8AM - at Potvin Arena
Saturday, MAR 15: 9AM - at Potvin Arena - last of the season


Black Team and White Team (Ages: 6 and 7).
Saturday, MAR 1:  9AM - at Potvin Arena
Saturday, MAR 8:  9AM - at Potvin Arena
Saturday, MAR 15: 10AM - at Potvin Arena - last of the season

About the Program
 

The Initiation Program (IP) is for kids who are 4, 5 or 6 years old as of December 31^st, 2007. In some cases we place 7 year olds, who are new to the game, in IP as well. The program is intended to teach kids the basic fundamentals of the game, learn some of the basic rules of the sport, and have lots of fun. The programs are focused largely on skating drills and games. In later sessions the kids will practice puck handling and shooting. Games against other teams are organized individually by the coaches/assistants – and are recommended for returning 5/6 year olds and first year 6 year olds. However, all groups usually play a 5-10 minute game at the end of each practice.

Equipment:

Full equipement is required - including a mouth guard and neck guard.
Jerseys will be provided. You need your own socks.

 

Regular Schedule:

The IP groups play once a week on Saturday mornings – usually at 8 or 9 AM (The schedule has not been posted for 2007/08).

Practices are usually held at Potvin arena. map

Teams:

The kids are usually divided into 4 teams, based on their skill level:

1) 4 and 5 year old beginners.

2) 2nd year 5 year olds (some strong beginners).

3) Returning 6 year olds (some 7 year old beginners)

4) 3rd year 6 year olds (some 2nd year)

Additional Ice:

Although the program only runs once a week, many kids participate in additional hockey programs – such as power skating or public skating. We will be posting some of these programs on our website once their schedules become available.

Coaching/Assisting:

If you are interested in coaching or helping to manage one of the teams – please contact Dan Cummins.