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Hockey Canada
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Hockey Canada Initiation Program Branch Logo Tom Renney, President - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Hockey Canada Initiation Program Branch Logo Tom Renney, President - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Hockey Canada Initiation Program Branch Logo Tom Renney, President and CEO 2 3 Hockey Canada Approved Recommendations National Initiation Program Work Group Role Build a national framework Support Branch F ramework Development
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Hockey Canada Approved Recommendations
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National Initiation Program Work Group Role
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Build a national framework
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Support Branch Framework Development
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Promotional plan
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Leverage partnerships with the NHL, NHLPA, National Team Programs
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Adult Perspective…...
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A GRASSROOTS-UP APPROACH
There is resistance to change within the hockey
- culture. Who needs to hear the message?
v Parents v Coaches (parents) v Minor Hockey Associations (parents) v Leagues (parents)
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REGISTRATION NUMBERS – 2015-16
Initiation Program – 5 & 6 year olds
* HCR registration numbers in 2015-16 (Initiation to Juvenile)
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Gender 5 & 6 year olds % of Minor/Female Total Minor/Female
Girls 8,926 13% 70,044 Boys 64,458 15% 427,406 Totals 73,384 15% 497,450
This 2-year age group represents a substantial portion of our minor/female hockey membership. 1.5% Growth Rate in Canada vs. 5.2% Growth Rate in U.S.A
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TOP 5 REASONS . . . KIDS PLAY SPORT
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To have FUN
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To do something they’re good at
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To improve their skills
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To stay in shape
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To get exercise
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Every year, more than 3.5 million children under age fifteen require medical treatment for sports injuries, nearly half of which are the result of simple overuse.
The Dangers of Early Sport Specialization
“Until It Hurts: America’s Obsession with Youth Sports and How It Harms Our Kids” by Mark Hymen
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“Burnt Out . . . Maxed Out . . . Got Out!”
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Why the Initiation Program?
The program serves as the gateway to all hockey skills!
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An innovative program approach . . .
vFUNdamental sports skills:
v Introduced through fun games v Age appropriate skills programming
v FUNdamental hockey skills:
v Basic overall game skills v Skills in combination over time
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No limitations on how to use ice . . .
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Cross-ice hockey:
v 3 games v 2 games and a skills area v 2 games and a rest area
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The difference . . .
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Cross-ice hockey
IP 5 & 6)
Half-ice hockey
Novice (7 & 8)
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What does the math tell us?
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- 1. Body Contact and Puck Battles
2 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice
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- 2. Shots Per Player
6 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice
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- 3. Individual Player Puck Touches
2 X More Full Ice Cross Ice
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- 4. Shots on Goal Every Minute
1.75 shots .45 shots Full Ice Cross Ice
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Pass Attempts
2 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice
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Passes Receptions
5 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice
All stats courtesy of USA Hockey 2014
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Child Perspective ….
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HNL IP/NOVICE INITIATIVES
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Branch Mentorship Program
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NL IP Mentors
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Mentor/MHA Checklist
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Branch Resources
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IP RESOURCES
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- IP Handout
- MHA Information Page
- IP Resource Page
- Seasonal Structure
- Equipment
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Seasonal Structure
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HOCKEY CANADA
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IP Seasonal Structure
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Novice Seasonal Structure
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Equipment
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Paul Carson, VP Membership Development
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Corey McNabb, Director, Player & Coach Dev
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