2018-2019 Hockey Program Grade 7
Important Note: Due to the programming of this Option, the course fee ($120.00) must be paid by September 16th. Students who have not paid, will not be eligible for this course.
The ‘Hockey Exploratory’ is a course offered to students who currently play hockey. The only requirement for the course is that students are able to skate forwards and backward with confidence. The students will be transported from CW Perry School to the Plainsmen Arena. Students are on the ice from 12:50 to 2:30pm twice a week during their option block. If your child signs up for this course, it will classified as a double options. In other words, ‘Hockey Exploratory’ will the only option they are attending for the term enrolled in. Equipment must be dropped off at the school by 8:00am and picked up in the evening by 8pm. Equipment will be stored in the equipment room in the gym. Parents are welcome to drop off and pick up equipment at the arena if that works with their schedules. There is no storage space for equipment at the arena.
Each ice time students will participate in a variety of age and ability appropriate drills focusing on individual and team skills. Students will also participate in a variety of modified games. On occasion, there will be guest instructors working with the students who have played or coached at Major Junior and CIS level. Safety is paramount in the ‘Hockey Exploratory’. There is no hitting allowed. At any point that an individual is deemed unsafe towards themselves or others, they will be removed from the ice immediately. Depending on the severity, possible removal from the course. Any inappropriate behaviour in the change rooms will also result in removal from the course for that day.
Equipment:
Participants are required to have wear hockey equipment for this exploratory. If your child does not have equipment, that can be provided by the school. Students must wear neck guards and will not be allowed on the ice without one. Course enrollment is capped at 28 students.
On Ice Activities:
- Power Skating - Inside and Outside Edges
- Defensive Strategies - Offensive Strategies
- Transition Drills - Game Play
- Stick Handling
- Initial and Final Skills Analysis – Forward, Backward Skating, Accuracy and Shot Speed
Evaluation:
1. Affective - Social-Emotional Skill Development
Includes engagement, sportsmanship, fair play, punctuality, etc.
2. Psychomotor - Physical Skill Development
Sport-specific assessments of previously learned cues/tasks/skills.
Skills tests will be used to monitor students’ progress.
3. Preparedness/Participation
Being prepared with full equipment;
Attention, instruction, motivation/effort, helpfulness
What is included in the cost?
This covers transportation, ice time, and consumables.
24 - 1.5 hour on ice classes – 3 hours a week
CW Perry Spartan Jersey
Cost $120 per student based on an enrollment of 28 students in the option (cost subject to change with enrollment)
This covers transportation, ice time, and consumables.
Previous Student Testimonials of the Hockey Exploratory
Throughout my time in Middle School, my most fond and memorable moments came from the hockey program. This program was great for hockey players of every caliber, and allowed for all students to develop their skills through the tremendous instruction from Mr. Carter. For us students, knowing that we had at least a few hours of the day where we could have fun playing the game we love made coming to school much more enjoyable. In High School, I also participated in a hockey program, but it did not compare to Mr. Carter’s program on any level. He exceeds any expectations that you would have for a coach, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the game that greatly benefits those that he teaches, and makes it fun for everyone involved.
Jordan McConnell – Current Assistant Captain with Calgary Canucks AJHL
My name is Codie Cross and I am currently a member of the Women’s National Development Team with Team Canada. While attending Muriel Clayton I participated in the school hockey program run by Mr. Carter. Being a part of this program not only gave me extra time to work on necessary hockey skills, but it was also a lot of fun and something I looked forward to everyday. Any chance I got to be on the ice more often, was an opportunity for me to develop and also helped me gain confidence in myself as a player. Having this hockey program at school was very important to me, and was a stepping stone that helped me get to where I am now.
Codie Cross – Current NCAA player at Northeastern University and Team Canada Women’s National Development Player
