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Hockey PEI Launches Initiation Program Video

2017-08-04


Hockey PEI Launches Initiation Program Video
 
August 1, 2017

Click here for the Hockey PEI Initiation Program Video

Hockey PEI has adopted program guidelines and resources to support and provide direction for our Local Minor Hockey Associations to implement and operate a skill development program for players six years of age and younger the Initiation Program.

Based on Hockey Canada’s Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model, players who are six years old and younger should be focusing on having fun, learning skills and developing physical literacy. The ultimate goal of this level of hockey is to make the first impression of hockey a positive one for all players and parents.

Aligning with the LTPD model, Hockey PEI is developing a formal set of guidelines for Initiation-aged players based on the following principles:
  1. The technical curriculum should focus on physical literacy and having fun.
  2. The official playing surface for practices and games should be reduced to one-half, one-third or one-quarter the size of the regulation playing surface.
  3. The equipment (when possible) should be amended to fit the size and skill level of the players.
  4. Instructors should be trained in an appropriate manner to teach players of this age and level of development.
Visit www.hockeypei.com for more information on the Initiation Program


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