Hockey Development Camps
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*Host Application form located below (must be submitted 30 days prior to proposed date).
The Hockey Canada Skills Camps are a one-day camp that focus primarily on fundamental skill development. The players attending the camp will participate in on-ice sessions with expert instruction and have the opportunity to enhance their hockey skills. As well as on-ice instruction the participants also have instruction on fair play, respect, and teamwork in a classroom setting.
Camp Details:
- Atom & Peewee aged players (male and female)
- Can host 60-75 participants
- Cost is $60 per participant
- Participants will receive jersey, water bottle, & other Hockey Canada items
Hosting Community Responsibilities:
- 3 hours of ice
- Classroom facility
- Participant registration
- General camp administration
- Host provides a certified safety person to assist at camp
- Host provides 6 assistant instructors to assist on-ice
- Lead instructors (2) provided by Hockey Manitoba
Qualified instructors from Hockey Canada and Hockey Manitoba will be present at each camp to assist with the fundamental skill development of each players, and to share coaching tips with your Minor Hockey Association coaches.
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Let's Keep Hockey Safe & Fun
The Chevrolet Safe and Fun Schools provide an opportunity for players ages 5 – 8 to participate in on-ice lessons and fun off-ice activities. These schools aim to bring the elements of "respect, responsibility and trust" back to the game of hockey. Another large element of the schools is a parent's educational seminar. The Chevrolet Safe and Fun Schools are hosted in communities with the generous support of the Chevrolet dealerships.
Chevrolet Safe and Fun Jamborees
Carberry - October 24
Virden - October 28
Dauphin - November 7
Thompson - November 14
For more information on the Chevrolet Safe & Fun Program, please contact:
Female recruitment program that allows girls to try out hockey for a day, just for fun!
EVENT APPLICATION
Must be submitted 30 days prior to event:
Operations Manual and Application
WHAT IS IT?
- A one day program to introduce females to the game of hockey at no cost to the first time participant.
- On and Off ice component.
- Introduces basic skills in a positive, FUN, non-threatening environment.
- Open to females of all ages (Host Association may target a specific age group).
- Opportunity to learn and gather information about your local hockey association and female hockey programs.
- No financial obligation or commitment to register for the season.
- Individuals interested in pursuing hockey further are given an opportunity to sign up at the program.
ON ICE SESSION
This session is designed to give the "new participant" the opportunity to try the game while using their buddy's (registered player) equipment. The registered player is able to build confidence while being a role model to the new participant.
- 1-2 hours of on-ice, basic skills, and fun activities
- Recommend a minimum of 15 and amiximum of 36 participants per ice session
- Fun games and cross-ice scrimmages
OFF ICE SESSION
This session is designed for both the current play and new participant.
- 2-4 hours in a fun, team building atmosphere
- Facilitated by a community lead, administrators, coaches and role models
- All you need to know about female hockey
PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS
- Borrow equipment for the day
- HAVE FUN!
- Meet and make new friends
- Experience the passion of hockey and learn the basics
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