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Way. Learn. to. play. The. The Model Hockey Program. Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Overview. This document provides an overview of the key elements in creating a ‘Model’ minor hockey program. This also includes the opportunities and paths for players in the OMHA to follow:

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  1. Way Learn to play The

  2. The Model Hockey Program Ontario Minor Hockey Association

  3. Overview This document provides an overview of the key elements in creating a ‘Model’ minor hockey program. This also includes the opportunities and paths for players in the OMHA to follow: • Where players begin • Where they learn & develop • Where they go • Where they finish

  4. Program Philosophies & Objectives • There is no ‘perfect’ program • Complete on-ice program vs. specialty? • Recreational, Competitive or Both • Priority on winning • Parent Education Programs • Coaching Education • Association Coaching Coordinator • Officiating Programs

  5. Ideal Structure • Learn to Skate • Learn to Play • Initiation Program / Cross-Ice Hockey • Recreational Stream • House League / Local League • Competitive Stream • Rep / Select • Adult league

  6. Learn to Skate • Where your new players come from? • Who will run? • Your minor hockey association? Part of your Initiation Program? • Local Skating club? • Local Arena? • How will you market?

  7. Learn to Play • What time of year is best? • What format will you follow? • Include boys and girls • How long will your program run? • Will you provide equipment? • Who will coach / organize? • What will you charge?

  8. Learn to Skate & Play

  9. Initiation • What age groups? • Who will oversee or manage? • Who will coach? • How will players be grouped? • How many players per group/team? • How many ice sessions per week? • How will ice be allocated? • What are the benefits to the player…to the Association?

  10. House / Local League • Emphasize recreation & fun • Special rules; ie. no-check • Keep the cost reasonable • Shared ice practices • No travel • Who will coach? • Team selection process • Focus on individual skills • Practice to game ratios

  11. Select / Rep Hockey • Start at what age? • Team selection process? • Coach selection? • Organizations philosophy • Development • Recruiting • Winning

  12. Select / Rep Hockey • Practice to game ratios? • Maximum number of games? • Number of tournaments?

  13. 6 and Under Program • All in-house - no all-star teams – no travel • 3 to 1 practice to game ratio • Cross-ice games • Lots of small area games in practice • Play to learn • Get them hooked with FUN • Loan equipment if possible • Individual development is the priority

  14. Initiation Programs available:Initiation Fun FestivalsChevy Safe & Fun Hockey

  15. 8 & Under Program • Tiering begins at Tyke (7 years-old) with introduction of Select hockey • Rep hockey introduced at Novice (8 years-old) • 3 to 1 practice to game ratio • Lots of small area games in practice • Play to learn • Get them hooked with FUN • Loan equipment if possible • Individual development is the priority

  16. 8 & Under Program

  17. 10 & Under Program • 3 to 1 practice to game ratio • Emphasize individual skills • Skating & puck handling should be the priority • Should teach contact confidence • Recommend ‘habits’ instead of systems • Might implement very basic team concepts… • 30 games max (= 90 practices)

  18. 10 & Under Program Available programs:Hockey Canada Skills Camps

  19. 12 & Under Program • First year for body checking • Individual skills still should be the priority • Stress agility, quickness, balance, coordination • Players desire acceptance from their coach and teammates • Habits and concepts vs. team systems • Development should be prioritized over winning • 40 games max (= 120 practices)

  20. 12 & Under Program Available programs:Hockey Canada Skills CampsHigh Performance Skills Camps

  21. 14 & Under • Desire and abilities dictate level of participation • Develop strength, quickness, agility and flexibility • Play other sports • Continue individual skill development • More team tactics • More specific positional skills • 50 games max (= 150 practices)

  22. 14 & Under Available programs:OHF/OHL Under 16 POEHigh Performance Skills Camps

  23. 16 & Under / 18 & Under • Development of team awareness in game situations • More complex team systems • Continue to develop strength, quickness, agility • Continue to develop individual skills • Play games involving physical contact • 60 games max (180 practices)

  24. 16 & Under / 18 & Under Available programs:Under 17 POE

  25. 16 & Under / 18 & Under

  26. Conclusion • There really is no ‘perfect’ program • Have a philosophy • Take advantage of OMHA & Hockey Canada materials • Pay attention to what other programs do • Do what’s right for the kids • Stick to your guns!

  27. The Way Challenge  Learn  Improve

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