Learn To Play Hockey Program

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 This program offers membership for Tykes and Mites U8 free of charge to join the Yeti Hockey Club  

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Our Learn to Play Program is designed for participants to learn the basic skating and hockey skills while developing their gross-motor skills (Agility, Balance & Coordination).  This will be accomplished through activities and games on the ice while maintaining a fun environment for kids to grow their passion for our great sport. There will be opportunities for tournament play throughout the season for additional costs. 

 

Physical:

• Help ensure participants gain physical literacy

• Develop a passion for hockey in all participants

• Encourage physical activity

• Provide the opportunity to explore a new surface (ice) and mode of movement (skating)

• Develop the A, B, C’s of hockey (Agility, Balance & Coordination)

• Introduce the basic skating skills following Learn To Skate guidelines

 

Psychological:

• Development of brain function

• Social skills within group activities

• Associate positive emotions, attitudes and imagination within sport

• Create confidence and positive self-esteem

 

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