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Coach/Parent Orientation “Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.”

~ Timothy Gallwey

Goals of FSJMH

• Fun for the kids so they enjoy coming to hockey. • Development for the kids. • Manageable number of kids on the ice for the coaches so that the kids get the attention and the

coaches want to coach. • Keep kids in hockey. • FSJ Minor Hockey goal for the coaches is to make it as easy and fun as possible.

FSJMH Mission Statement The Fort St John Minor Hockey Association provides youth with the opportunity to participate in both

recreational and competitive hockey to develop emotionally, physically, socially and technically. We strive to create a positive environment that is safe, fun and respectful. Fort St John Minor Hockey Association supports Hockey Canada’s Mission Statement to “lead, develop and promote positive

hockey experiences”.

POSITION NAME GMAIL ADDRESS

PRESIDENT Craig Brownlee president@fsjminorhockey.ca

DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY Trudy Alexander fsjmha@telus.net

VP HOCKEY PERSONEL Danielle Armstrong vppersonnel@fsjminorhockey.ca

VP HOCKEY OPERATIONS Lex Neufeld vpoperations@fsjminorhockey.ca

TOURNAMENTS Terri Anne Sebastian tournament@fsjminorhockey.ca

Junior Tournaments Sherri Lock n/a

Senior Tournaments Ramona McAdie n/a

EQUIPMENT Regina Garner

WEB COORDINATOR Larry London web@fsjminorhockey.ca

PUBLICITY/AWARDS Theresa Hipkiss publicity@fsjminorhockey.ca

POLICY Kristy Wagner policy@fsjminorhockey.ca

REFEREE IN CHIEF Brett McLean ref@fsjminorhockey.ca

JR HOUSE Paige Toews jrdirector@fsjminorhockey.ca

PRE NOVICE Samantha Lucas prenovice@shaw.ca

NOVICE Shannon Garbe novice@fsjminorhockey.ca

ATOM Hal Holden atom@fsjminorhockey.ca

SR HOUSE Laura Beamish srdirector@fsjminorhockey.ca

PEEWEE Craig Stephenson peewee@fsjminorhockey.ca

BANTAM Eva Kewin bantam@fsjminorhockey.ca

MIDGET Laura Ross midget@fsjminorhockey.ca

REP 1 David Alexander rep1@fsjminorhockey.ca

Rep 2 Tim Hadland rep2@fsjminorhockey.ca

HEAD COACH Rich Calliou richard.calliou@cnrl.com

Junior Skills Rod Stevens n/a

Senior Skills Darren Goulet n/a

RISK MANAGER Christine Whitford riskman@fsjminorhockey.ca

MEGA LOTTO Brook Goulet fundraising@fsjminorhockey.ca

TREASURER Tania Brown

“Alone we can do a little;

together we can do so much.”

Expectations - What do we expect from our “coaches” • Support - This will be an exceptional program if we all work together

to make it happen. • Follow the curriculum and practice plans. • Promote and explain the benefits to parents. • Be tolerant of mistakes and provide constructive criticism to make the

program better. • All ways remember that “it’s for the kids”. Make it fun. • Certification and Clearances - All coaches must complete BC hockey

coaching requirements.

Hockey Parents Code of Conduct

• Do not force your children to participate in sports, but support their desires to play their chosen sports. Children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment. The goal should be to create an athlete. Make it fun.

• Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember, children learn best by example, so applaud the good plays of both teams.

• Do not embarrass your child by yelling at players, coaches or officials. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benefit.

• Emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your young athlete. De-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

• Know and study the rules of the game and support the officials on and off the ice. This approach will help in the development and support of the game. Any criticism of the officials only hurts the game.

• Applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat, and enforce the positive points of the game. Never yell or physically abuse your child after a game or practice – it is destructive. Work toward removing the physical and verbal abuse in youth sports.

• Recognize the importance of volunteer coaches. They are important to the development of your child and the sport. Communicate with them and support them.

• If you enjoy the game, learn all you can about hockey and volunteer. • FSJMH has a zero-tolerance rule concerning abuse of coaches, teammates,

officials, parents or opponents. Yellow Card • We realize games are important, but don’t get carried away. Please do not

put the board in a position to have to discipline you or your child. • Hockey is fun. Let’s enjoy it!

Junior Divisions

"You've got to love what you're doing. If you love it, you can overcome any handicap, or the soreness, or all the aches and pains and continue to play for a long, long time."

- Gordie Howe

To play the game is good, To win is better, But to love the game is best of all. If you love the game it will always be fun and you will always want to get better. The number one goal should

always be to make it fun.

Pre Novice, Novice, Atom

Playing for the Cup

First Year Pre Novice (Pre Novice 1)–Have Fun and develop • 5 year old and beginner 6 year olds based on skill evaluation based on parent

approval. • Follow Model A of the initiation program. 85% Technical individual skill,

15% on individual tactics • Full Ice station practices.5/6 kids per station • Pre drafted practice plans. • Weekend ice will be used for 1/2 ice games. • 12/13 kids per team. • Kids will still be split into color groups based on ability group.

Very few Jean Beliveau’s or Paul Coffey’s come through the ranks now because we're taught so many systems and so much discipline at a young age that we've taken away a lot of

creativity. “ Wayne Gretzky

Second Year Pre Novice ( Pre Novice 2)- Initiation program - Goal Have Fun and

develop • 6 year olds (second year players) and beginner 7 year olds based on skill evaluation and

parent approval • Follow Model B of the initiation program.85% technical individual skills, 15% on

individual tactics. • Full ice Station practices in color group. 5-6 players per station based on color group. • Pre drafted practice plans that follow season plan. • Weekend ice will be used for games. • Jamborees in Dec based on color groups. Kids will still be split into ability group. • 12/13 kids per team max.

“ You need to practice to become a better player. You see some kids playing 60 – 70 games, that’s almost too much for a 15 or 16 old. When you are 6 to 10 or 6 to 12, you’ve got to be

practicing all of the time. “ Paul Kariya

Novice - Goal Have Fun and develop • 7 and 8 year olds and first year/beginner atom based on skill evaluation and

parent approval • Follow Model D of the initiation program. 75% individual technical skills,

15% individual tactics, 10% team tactics. • Full ice Station practices in color group. 5-6 players (Max) per station based

on color group. Min 2-3 practice to 1 game ratio. • Pre drafted practice plans. • 12-13 kids per team max

“ There is no use teaching team play, until the kids have reasonable mastery of skating, passing and puck control “

Dr. Murray Smith – Sports Psychologist

Atom - Goal Have Fun and develop • 9 and 10 year olds. • Follow Model D of the initiation program. • Full ice Station practices in color group. 5-6 players per station based on color group.

50% individual technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 15% team tactics, 10% team play, 5% strategy.

• Min 2-3 practice to 1 game ratio before Christmas. 2-1 game ratio after Christmas. • Pre drafted practice plans. • 13-14 kids per team. • Dress Goalie for practice.

Senior Divisions

Nobody's a natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hard to stay on top.

-Paul Coffey

Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget

Pee Wee Recreation 11 & 12 years of age • 13/14 Players and 2 Goalies per team; however this clause may be waived depending on

the registration • Positions – Goaltenders identified prior to team selection • Teams will have one ice time between Monday to Friday and one ice time on the

weekend, whenever possible • Two teams may be on the ice at all times • Assessment completed on all Players during the first three weeks of the season • Coaching staff and/or Evaluators are to complete assessments using the Hockey Canada

Development Guide • Exhibition games will be used to ensure teams are balanced • All practices should involve both teams and be station based. • Games - 2 Referee system; no fixed power play or penalty killing lines, emphasis on

development of all Players in all situations

Bantam Recreation 13 & 14 years of age • 13/14 Players and 2 Goalies per team; however this clause may be waived depending on

the registration • Positions - set positions; Goaltenders identified prior to team selection • Teams will have one ice time between Monday to Friday and one ice time on the

weekend, whenever possible • Two teams may be on the ice at all times • Assessment completed on all Players during the first three weeks of the season • Coaching staff and/or Evaluators to complete assessments using the Hockey Canada

Development Guide. Assessment information to be used to create balanced teams • Exhibition games will be used to ensure teams are balanced • All practices should involve 30 minutes of full ice practice with both teams involved. • Games - 2 Referee system; no fixed power play or penalty killing lines, emphasis on

development of all Players in all situations

Midget Recreation 15, 16 & 17 years of age • 15/16 Players and 2 Goalies per team; however this clause may be waived

depending on the registration • Positions – set positions; Goaltenders identified prior to team selection • Teams will have one ice time between Monday to Friday and one ice time on

the weekend, whenever possible • Two teams may be on the ice at all times • Assessment completed on all Players during the first two weeks of the season • Coaching staff and/or Evaluators are to complete assessments using the • Hockey Canada Development Guide. Assessment information to be used to

create balanced teams • Exhibition games will be used to ensure teams are balanced • Games - 2 Referee system; no fixed power play or penalty killing lines,

emphasis on development of all players in all situations

Coaching Requirements

There will be a minimum ….. • 1 Coach • 1 On-Ice-Helper • 2 HCSP for each team. On-Ice-Helpers may also be the HCSP.

What is required to be a Coach in FSJMH? • All coaches bench staff and volunteers will be required to be certified as per

BC Hockey and Hockey Canada regulations.

Coach and or Assistant Coach must have the following: • Coaching application sent into FSJMH • Rec divisions – Coach 2 • Carded teams – Dev 1 • Respect in Sport prior to first ice time. Criminal Record Check. • If you are new to the organization and already have these certifications please send a

note to fsjmha@telus.net with full name and birthdate or FSJMH cannot access them through the HCR.

FSJMH 2015 coaching clinic’s.

All coaches must register online for all clinics prior to attending.

https://ehockey.hockeycanada.ca/ehockey/ClinicList.aspx?OID=3

• Dev 1 will be offered in Dawson Creek Oct 18-19.

• Coach 2 - (Use to be called Hybrid) will be offered in FSJ Nov 1.

• Checking Speciality Clinic will be offered in FSJ Nov 2

• Hybrid (Coach 2) will also be offered in Dawson Creek Nov 15.

• All coaches must have respect in sport. http://www.bchockey.net/Files/Respect%20in%20Sport%20Re-Certification%20Notice%202014-08-19.pdf

• All coaches must have a current crim check.

• Rep team coaches must have Dev 1

CRIMNAL RECORD CHECKS We have been approved and the link is: Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/ Access Code: A9AVJ2AHFY There is no cost 1. It is the same VSC check as if you went to the RCMP office 2. Online service is more convenient for anyone who is not able to go the City Hall and then to the RCMP during

working hours

The following steps have to be completed to apply through link to CRRP online service: 1. Applicants will have to verify their identity though a process similar to activating a credit card online 2. Volunteers may share the results of their clear checks with other registered organizations as well 3. The return is quicker than manual request at RCMP

You may require fingerprinting for the following reasons: 1. If you share a date of birth and gender with a pardoned sex offender as per the national RCMP policy The following steps are to be taken if you require fingerprinting: 1. Take your letter requesting fingerprinting to City Hall 2. Pay the 28.00 ( Minor Hockey will refund you with copy of your receipt) 3. Take the receipt from City Hall with your forms, letter of intent and receipt of payment back to the RCMP office

on Tuesdays between 8:30 am and 11:30 am and Thursdays between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm 4. You will be fingerprinted (prints are destroyed once you are cleared) and information will be then forwarded by

RCMP 5. There is usually only a two week turnaround but can take up to 120 days

The following steps have to be completed to apply for your Criminal Record Check through the RCMP: 1. Take signed letter of intent from FSJ Minor Hockey with you to the City Hall and pick up a volunteer receipt 2. Take the receipt, letter of intent and completed Consent for Disclosure forms to the RCMP office between 8:00

am and 4:00 pm 3. Request a copy of your paperwork and drop off at FSJ Minor Hockey office 4. Within two weeks you usually can pick up your cleared Criminal Record Check from the RCMP office and take

to FSJ Minor Hockey office.3

What is required to be a on-ice helper On-Ice-Helpers must have the following:

• Respect in Sport prior to first ice time http://www.bchockey.net/Clinics/clinics.aspx

• Criminal Record Check for first ice time. • All On-Ice-Helpers’ names and birthdates are to be given to the Director who

will submit them to the Director of Hockey so they may be insured under HC at least 24 hours prior to the first ice time.

HCSP must have the following: • Respect in Sport prior to first ice time. http://www.bchockey.net/Clinics/clinics.aspx

• Criminal Record Check prior to first ice time. • HCSP Certification • FSJMHA requires 2 HCSP per team

Duties of HCSP • Specific responsibilities are identified in the course and included but not

limited to: maintaining Player medical information, identifying and maintaining emergency procedures and contacts for the team.

Coaching resources

“A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.” – John Wooden

Coaching Resources • Hockey Share – FSJMH has once again signed up for Hockey share.

http://www.hockeyshare.com/. This website allows coaches to draw and animate drills and then utilize then for quality practice plans. This allows coaches to cut time for practices planning. This website also provides access to 1000 of drills and plans. For those interested please send me a note and we will sign you up. No cost.

• FSJMH website – for the junior divisions we will have the season plans loaded on to the

website. The benefits … 1. All coaches come with a practice plan. Saves time. 2. All kids are developing and working on the same skills through out the year. 3. Allows us to follow the initiation development pyramid for all the kids. 4. Allows us to alter the drills based on ability/color group.

• Phil Hiscock – High Performance Coach. Will be attending 3 ice times per team. This will be

coordinated by the division reps.

COACH CLINICS PRESENTED BY FORT ST. JOHN MINOR HOCKEY INSTRUCTOR PHIL HISCOCK

All coaches welcome, please take advantage of as many clinics as possible. Teaching skills are a benefit to our young athletes. There will be 1 hour class session prior to ice times starting at 6:00 pm – location TBA. Any questions contact

your Division Coordinator or FSJMHA.

• SEPTEMBER 30 TUESDAY 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - teaching skills intro and small area games • OCTOBER 14 TUESDAY 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM - teaching skating • NOVEMBER 18 TUESDAY 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - teaching checking • DECEMBER 16 TUESDAY 7:00 PM- 8:00PM - teaching shooting and scoring • JANUARY 13 TUESDAY 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM teaching passing • FEBRUARY 10 TUESDAY 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM teaching puck handling

For each coaching clinic that is attended you will receive $35 credit towards next years FSJMH

enrollment fee’s.

October 2 & 9: Group 1

November 6: Group 1

October 16: Group 2

November 13: Group 2

October 23: Group 1 November 20: Group 1 October 30: Group 2 November 27: Group 2 December 4: Group 1 January 8: Group 1 December 11: Group 2 January 15: Group 2 December 18: Group 1 January 22: Group 1 January 29: Group 2 February 5: Group 1 February 12: Group 2 February 19: Group 1 February 26: Group 2

FORT ST JOHN MINOR HOCKEY GOALIE CLINICS • Fort St John Minor Hockey will be

offering free goaltender clinics for the 2014/2015 season. Head Instructor will be Wendel Dyer with Travis McLean and Daimon Derouin assisting when possible.

• Clinics are open to all goaltenders who are registered with FSJ Minor Hockey and will be divided into Group 1 and Group 2.

Group 1:

MIDGET/BANTAM/PEEWEE/ATOM DEVELOPMENT

Group 2: NOVICE/ATOM Ice times are at the North Peace Arena Thursdays 6:45 pm -7:45

Defense Clinics– Shando Goddard will be putting on Free D-men clinic’s starting in Oct • There will be a one hour session every second Monday at the enerplex. Schedule will be posted on the FSJ website.

Group one (Late Ice) • Midget House/Rep • Bantam House/Rep • Peewee Rep • Atom Dev Group two (Early Ice) • Atom House • Pee Wee House

• Sessions will be held to 30 kids per clinic. Last year we had lots of people sign up and not attend. If you sign up this

year and do not attend your name will be put to the waiting list. • Schedule to follow

Please promote these practices. Last year was a huge success and we hope to make this year even

better.

LACE EM UP SPONSORED BY

• WHERE & WHEN? WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Pomeroy Sport Centre September 20th – Oct 4th. All children between the ages of 5 & 12 who have little or no hockey experience.

• What is the cost? There is no cost. • How do I sign up?

Forms are available on the bulletin board outside the Minor Hockey office located in the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Drop off your completed form in the drop box at the FSMHA office (located in Pomeroy Sports Centre) or email the name and age of child to fsjmha@telus.net

• Are there equipment requirements? Yes: Helmet, Neck Guard, Skates, Gloves and Face-Shield, Stick

Elbow pads if available. If you need help with equipment please note on your registration form. • WHAT IS THE LACE EM UP PROGRAM

A program developed by BC Hockey to introduce the fundamental skills of the game along with the benefits of having fun and meeting new friends. FSJMH will be offering this program to all children in the District. We will also be hosting a mini Jamboree after the Lace em Up for more fun and activity.

Pacific Sport • FSJMH is working with Pacific sport and is willing to set up a drop in time if there is enough interest. Pacific sport charges

$100 per 1 hr session so costs will depend on enrollment numbers. Please contact FSJMH if interested.

2014- 2015 Tournament Dates Sept 19-21 ICE BREAKER - $250 PeeWee Tier 2– 4 team

Bantam Tier2- 4 teams Midget Tier 2 – 4 teams

NOV 7-9 PEEWEE TIER 2 and PEEWEE TIER 3 $900.00 6 TEAMS PER SIDE - 12 TEAMS IN TOTAL NOV 21 - 23 BANTAM TIER 2 and BANTAM TIER 3 $900.00 6 TEAMS PER SIDE - 12 TEAMS IN TOTAL DEC 5-7 MIDGET TIER 2 $900.00 6 TEAMS DEC 12-14 ATOM DEVELOPMENT $800.00 8 TEAMS PER SIDE - 16 TEAMS IN TOTAL JAN 9 - 11 MIDGET RECREATION $800.00 6 TEAMS JAN 17 - 18 PRE NOVICE B REC 6 TEAMS JAN 23 - 25 PEEWEE RECREATION $650.00 8 TEAMS JAN 30 FEB 01 ATOM RECREATION $650.00 8 TEAMS FEB 6 - 8 BANTAM RECREATION $800.00 Feb 14 & 15 PRE NOVICE A - $ 450.00 6 TEAMS FEB 20 - 22 NOVICE $ 500.00 12 TEAMS

Equipment

• Coaching boards- supplied again. Make sure to use them • Equipment Boxes are located behind the benches. Last

year we lost a huge number of pucks. These are direct costs to FSJMH. Please make sure to put all equipment back.

Fundraising 1. Ball Hockey 2. Dream Vacation Lotto 3. Hockey Pool 4. Mega Lotto

FSJMHA is proud to present: The 1st Annual Fort St. John MinorHockey Ball Hockey Tournament THE TOURNAMENT WILL HAVE 4 DIVISIONS: 1) Norris Division: 7-9 years old – Free – Max 10 teams 2) Patrick Division: 10 -12 years old – Free – Max 10 teams 3) Smythe Division: 13-15 years old – Free- Max 10 teams 4) Adam Division: 16 and up – Fee $250 – Max 15 teams • 50% of the Adam Division fee will be donated to FSJMH. • 1st place in the Adam Division will win 30% of the Adam Fee. • 2nd place in the Adam Division will win 15% of the Adam Fee. • 3rd place in the Adam Division will win 5% of the Adam Fee. Register Today! As we want everyone to have an equal opportunity to participate in the Tournament, people may register either INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A TEAM. For those who register individually, the organizers will place you in a team with others who have also registered on their own. If you choose to register as a team, the minimum amount of players is 5 and the maximum is 8 players. It will be a co-ed tournament. Where: FSJ Rec Center When: Aug 9th/10th For a registration package please Contact Trudy Alexander, via email at: fsjmha@telus.net or download registration forms at: fsjminorhockey.ca

Two books per player

FSJ Mega Lotto

• Available for all rep team. • No mandatory sales. • All sales will go back to rep teams to help

reduce travel costs. • Others teams can sell but proceeds will go

back to FSJMH.

1st Annual FSJMHA MEGA HOCKEY POOL

• The FSJMHA MEGA HOCKEY POOL is open to British Columbia Residents 19 years of age and above only. Draft Entry can be purchased for $20.00 per entry. Completed Pick lists along with payment may be dropped off at the FSJMHA office before Oct 12th.Cheques/money orders are to be made payable to FSJ

Grand Prizes: • 1st 25% of total purse • 2nd 15% of total purse • 3rd 5% of total purse • Last Place 5% of total purse

• 50% of the purse will go back to FSJMH.

Player Development

“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck

is going to be.” - Wayne Gretzky

What makes a great coach • Humility – Every coach wants to win games, but not at the expense of skill development. Great coaches realize it’s about the team, not the

man behind the bench. The best coaches don’t measure their success by their trophy case, but by the smiles on their players’ faces, their improvement on the ice and their passion for the game. Make it fun and you will have a great season

• Compassion – Great coaches take the time to get to know their players, on and off the ice. If the coach makes the effort to listen, understand and treat players with respect, they will return the favor. Great coaches know that their team is only as strong as its weakest player and works hard to give every player the chance to improve his or her skills.

• Communication – A coach can have all the technical knowledge in the world but if he can’t communicate and teach effectively, the

knowledge is useless. Clear communication stems from realizing how each player learns and tailoring the information to reach its intended target. The best coaches are able to deliver criticism and praise in a way that players will take to heart. Use the coaching boards. They work.

• Passion – When a coach has a passion for the game and the team, it makes the experience a positive one for everyone involved. Excitement for the game and improvement is contagious, and if the coach has it the whole team will catch it. However, the same goes for negativity. If a coach acts up on the bench, there’s a good chance his players will do likewise on the ice. The apple, as they say, never falls far from the tree.

• Leadership – Great coaches give their teams direction and motivation to help them to reach their goals. They have a plan, are organized and

find a way to encourage their teams to believe and work together. The best coaches are those that will lead an enthusiastic, excelling, growing team by personal example. Make sure to bring a plan.

Fair Play Code for Coaches • teach my Players to play fairly and to respect the rules, Officials, and opponents • ensure that all Players get equal instruction, support and playing time. • will not ridicule or yell at my Players for making mistakes or for performing poorly. • remember that Players play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in

themselves • make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the Players’ ages and

abilities • remember that participants need a Coach they can respect. • be generous with praise and set a good example • obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills. • work in cooperation with Officials for the benefit of the game.

FSJ minor Hockey has no tolerance for • Spitting • Hitting. • Fighting If a child is misbehaving 1. Give them a warning. 2. Give them a time out (5 minutes) on the bench. 3. Ask the child to leave for the remainder of the ice time. This needs to

involve the parents. Please make sure you have a witness with you. (Two deep)

*Needs to be documented and sent to the director for follow up.

First Ice session- Critical that we review the rules. Do it in a general area with parents present. • Coach’s names. Introduction. • Players name on Helmet’s. Tape and Marker. Minor hockey will provide. • Names on water bottles. • Equipment Check. Neck guards, helmet straps, etc …. • Rules review

– Keep their sticks and hands to themselves. – No tolerance for spitting, the child will be asked to leave the ice.

Review consequence if not behaving …. 1. Give them a warning. 2. Give them a time out (5 minutes) on the bench. 3. Ask the child to leave for the remainder of the ice time. This needs to involve the parents. • Set structure right at the first practice. Ie When reviewing drills. Down on one knee. Two whistle

means hockey stance. • Concentrating on doing the drills properly. Not a race. It is all right to fall. • Number #1 rule. Have fun.

Hockey Canada Skills Pyramid • The Initiation Program recommends player

development be built on practicing technical skills 85% and individual tactics 15%.

• The Hockey Canada Skills Development Program for Novice hockey recommends 75% on technical skills, 15% on individual tactics, and 10% on team tactics.

• The Atom program recommends 50% technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 15% team tactics, 10% team play, and 5% strategy.

• The Peewee program recommends 45% technical skills, 25% individual tactics, 10% team tactics,10% team play, and 10% strategy.

• The Bantam program recommends 40%technical skills, 15% individual tactics, 20% team tactics, 15% team play, and 10% strategy.

• The Midget program recommends 35% technical skills, 15% individual tactics, 20% team tactics, 15% team play, and 10% strategy.

PRACTICING • Children have more energy with which they can improve their skills when they are skating 30 meters across the ice surface instead of 60- meter length of the ice surface • Group sizes become smaller this means learning and teaching become more effective • Drills designed according to the varying skill levels of players within the group are easier to organize • More puck contact resulting in improved puck control skills. • More repetition/frequency in drills in one ice session. • Decision-making skills are enhanced, • More decisions must be made more frequently at a higher tempo.

PLAYING • Increased puck possession time for each player. • Individual technical skills develop more quickly. • More ice time for each player. • Children remain active between their shifts with various activities in the neutral zone. • Each player's activity increases greatly. • Scoring skills are enhanced since the players have more shooting opportunities • The goalkeeper's reading of the game and reaction to changing game situations becomes more effective. • More repetition for goalkeepers. • The game is full of continuously changing situations. • The speed in playing situations increases, which will require quicker mental and physical reactions by the players • Due to increased tempo, all of the team members take part in solving the playing situations, which leads to a sharing of responsibilities between the players. • Hockey sense, or understanding the principles of the game, is being developed at a young age. • There are no unnecessary breaks in the game.

GENERAL ORGANIZATION • More efficient use of ice time and space. • The size of the rink is in proportion with the size of the players. • The child sized goal nets are in proportion with the size of players. • The middle zone is available for other purposes (player's bench, warm-up area, skill competition) while games are played in the end zones. • More ice time for practicing and playing is available to more teams within a single club. • Many teams can practice together by sharing the ice surface GENERAL SPIRIT OF PARTICIPATION AND FUN • More children get a chance to play ice hockey. • More children will experience a feeling of success when playing hockey. • The same exciting and fun environment as in a "real" game is created. • Both more and less gifted children will benefit from close/tight action on the ice. • Children are excited and motivated to continue playing hockey. • Hockey will be more appealing and rewarding to a wider range of children and their parents.

This model for hockey has been developed based on the following principles:

• Doing the right thing for the player at the right stage in their development

• Adopting a player-centered approach and not treating the development of all players the same way

• The broader the foundation of players the more successful the game of hockey will be in Canada

• Viewing player development as a long term process

Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)

Drawbacks in our development system:

• Over-competing & under training • Adult programs imposed on children • Male training programs imposed on females • Preparation geared to short-term outcomes • Knowledgeable coaches at the elite levels • Competition system interferes with athlete

development • Early specialization is demanded

Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)

Initiation (4-6 yrs.)

A Minor Hockey Association’s success from a coaching / player standpoint will be based on 3 main aspects:

1. Enjoyment of players coming to the rink everyday 2. Improvement of players’ skills 3. Developing of players to play at the next level

Building a Programming Model

• Developing for next level • Learning rules of ‘real hockey’ • Competition • Parents

Resources

• Hockey Canada Initiation Manual • OMHA – Ian Taylor • Handouts

– IP Overview – IIHF Cross-Ice Hockey & SAG