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:
The Philosophy of the Hockey FUNdamentals Program is:
The OWHA Hockey FUNdamentals Programme (HCIP) recommends the following practice time allotment.
FUNdamental development should be built on practicing individual technical skills 85% of total practice time.
Program Focus
Developing basic hockey skills:
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)?
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.
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