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Tom Renney, President and CEO 2
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Hockey Canada Approved Recommendations National Initiation Program Work Group Role ① Build a national framework ② Support Branch F ramework Development ③ Promotional plan ④ Leverage partnerships with the NHL, NHLPA, ⑤ National Team Programs 4
Adult Perspective…... 5
A G RASSROOTS - UP A PPROACH 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)
R EGISTRATION N UMBERS – 2015-16 Initiation Program – 5 & 6 year olds * HCR registration numbers in 2015-16 (Initiation to Juvenile) 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 7
TOP 5 REASONS . . . KIDS PLAY SPORT 1. To have FUN 2. To do something they’re good at 3. To improve their skills 4. To stay in shape 5. To get exercise 8
The Dangers of Early Sport Specialization 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. “Until It Hurts: America’s Obsession with Youth Sports and How It Harms Our Kids” by Mark Hymen 9
“Burnt Out . . . Maxed Out . . . Got Out!” 10
Why the Initiation Program? The program serves as the gateway to all hockey skills! 11
An innovative program approach . . . v FUN damental 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 12
No limitations on how to use ice . . . Cross-ice hockey: v 3 games v 2 games and a skills area v 2 games and a rest area 13
The difference . . . Half-ice hockey Novice (7 & 8) Cross-ice hockey IP 5 & 6) 14
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What does the math tell us? 16
1. Body Contact and Puck Battles 2 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice 17
2. Shots Per Player 6 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice 18
3. Individual Player Puck Touches 2 X More Full Ice Cross Ice 19
4. Shots on Goal Every Minute 1.75 shots .45 shots Full Ice Cross Ice 20
Pass Attempts 2 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice 21
Passes Receptions 5 X Greater Full Ice Cross Ice All stats courtesy of USA Hockey 2014 22
Child Perspective …. 23
HNL IP/NOVICE INITIATIVES 24
Branch Mentorship Program 25
NL IP Mentors 26
Mentor/MHA Checklist 27
Branch Resources 28
IP RESOURCES • IP Handout • MHA Information Page • IP Resource Page • Seasonal Structure • Equipment 29
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HOCKEY CANADA Seasonal Structure 33
IP Seasonal Structure 34
Novice Seasonal Structure 35
Equipment vs. 36
Paul Carson, VP Membership Development 37
Corey McNabb, Director, Player & Coach Dev 38
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