- Affordable
- Manageable (time commitment)
- Safe
- Fun!
PROGRAM CANCELLED
UPDATE: OCTOBER 10
My name is Desmond Kleinschroth and I am contact for the First Shift program for the Rocky Minor Hockey Association. I regret to inform you that we have had to cancel our program in Rocky due to low enrolment. Hockey Alberta and Red Deer has reached out to us and is offering you a spot in their program. Listed below is the information and times for Red Deer's First Shift program. Should you choose not to take this offer please let me know and I can request a refund.
Welcome Night is taking place on Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 PM at the Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre at Red Deer College. Our ice times will then commence starting November 10th as follows:
- November 10th: 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre
- November 17th: 9:00 10:00 AM - Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre
- November 24th: 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre
- December 1st: 9:00 - 10:30 AM - Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre
- December 8th: 9:00 - 10:30 AM - Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre
If you have any questions regarding Red Deer's program, the contact person is Bryden Burrell and he can be reached at bburrell@hockeyalberta.ca
This is not something Rocky had anticipated and are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Let me know if you have any questions for me,
Desmond
The Canadian Tire First Shift is open to boys and girls ages 6-10, who have not previously registered for hockey.
The MHA registrar will check each name against the Hockey Canada Registry.
The CANADIAN TIRE FIRST SHIFT makes hockey;
Participant registration fee of $199 includes:
- BAUER Equipment (Head-to-Toe)
- Welcome Event
- Equipment fitting demonstration
- Expert fit session and equipment distribution
Program Capacity
- A Program Maximum Capacity: 45 participants, 10 on ice instructors
- B Program Maximum Capacity: 30 participants, 7 on ice instructors
On-Ice Experience including;
- 6 Weeks, 1 session/week, 1 hour on a consistent day and time
- Focus on Fun and Learn to Play
- Insurance for participants
Hockey Canada On-Ice Curriculum
Hockey Canada has created a fun curriculum that focuses on:
- Small areas games and skills stations active
- Wide variety of skating skills, puck handling, passing and shooting exercises
- Discovering the sport through variety of basic motor movement patterns
- Fun games to ensure participants enjoy a full range of hockey experiences
Praise and encouragement will serve as the foundation of the instructor’s approach to working with all participants.
