Updated - FUNdamentals program Registration Open

Jul. 31, 2023

Fundamentals will run in two sessions, October through December, and then January through March. It is $250 for one session, or $400 for both.

Registration now available - link at bottom of page.

Who Is This Program For?
Hockey Canada developed the Initiation Program to make children's first contact with hockey a safe and positive experience. It's a structured, learn-to-play hockey program designed to introduce beginners to the game's basic skills. It enables participants to become contributing members of a team effort, develop self-confidence, and experience a sense of personal achievement. These goals are achieved in an atmosphere of fun and fair play.
Just as the future of Canadian society lies with our youth, so to does the future of hockey. Hockey Canada and the OWHA understand the important role it plays in helping beginning hockey players to develop playing attitudes and foster an enjoyment of hockey as a lifetime sport and hobby.

Goals for the OWHA Hockey FUNdamentals Programme are:

Fun
Introduction of basic skills
Reviewing of basic skills
Refining of basic skills

The Philosophy of the Hockey FUNdamentals Program is:

To have fun while playing hockey and engaging in physical activity.
To learn the basic skills required to play the game of hockey.
To develop an understanding of basic teamwork through participation in a variety of activities and adapted game situations.
To create and refine basic motor patterns.
To be introduced to the concepts of cooperation and fair play.

The OWHA Hockey FUNdamentals Programme (HCIP) recommends the following practice time allotment.

85% Technical Skills
15% Individual Tactics
0% Team Tactics
0% Team Play
0% Strategy

FUNdamental development should be built on practicing individual technical skills 85% of total practice time.

Program Focus
Developing basic hockey skills:

Skating
Puck Handling
Stopping
Passing
Turning
Shooting

Hockey Canada and the OWHA have developed the best methods of starting beginners on the right path to an enjoyable involvement in Canada's great game of hockey.
The OWHA Hockey FUNdamentals Programme (HCIP) incorporates the most current and innovative ideas of leading hockey people across the country. The lesson plans have been tested and proven successful in a wide variety of community settings.

Have You Thought About Becoming Involved?
Do you possess an enthusiastic attitude and a desire to work with beginning hockey players of all ages? Do you possess a commitment to the goals and philosophy of the Hockey FUNdamentals (HCIP)?

Instructors are recruited on a volunteer basis. The Hockey FUNdamentals (HCIP) Programme needs people like you to help foster hockey activities in your community.
We've done our best to design and develop a program that will benefit all newcomers to the game of hockey. You can take advantage of this resource... and get involved. You'll meet new people, get lots of exercise and have fun at the same time.
The Hockey FUNdamentals Programme is an excellent opportunity for high school aged OWHA players to participate as instructors and obtain the required (and valuable) volunteer hours. Participation as an instructor will also lay a solid foundation for future coaching aspirations in female hockey.
Off the ice, you can also play an important role in the program as an administrator or a hockey organizer and perhaps even help jump start the program for your local girls’ hockey association.
In whatever capacity you're involved, you'll be helping local girls learn to enjoy hockey and have fun. You'll be an active member of the OWHA Hockey FUNdamentals (HCIP) programme.

How Do I Get Involved as an Instructor in my local program?

Please check out the OWHA website (www.owha.on.ca) for a HCIP (Hockey FUNdamentals) Instructor’s clinic. Register for the clinic of your choice through the clinic contact listed.
Note: Strong skating skills or playing experience are not required. Previous coaching/volunteer experience is a benefit.

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE AT WOGHA Registration