U-8 Development Skates and Evaluation Sessions
by U-8 Robertson , 2021-09-04T09:48:03.000-07:00September 04 2021, at 09:48 AM PDT
TMHA is thrilled to have hockey back and we welcome you to the U8 & U9 development skates and evaluation sessions for the 2021-2022 season. Please read all of the following information carefully. The dates, location and times for your appropriate age category can be found below. As you are aware TMHA has scheduled four “Development Skates” before the three evaluation sessions occur. Please note those dates below.
Program Philosophy
Hockey Canada developed the program to ensure that the child’s early experiences with hockey are delivered in a safe and positive experience.
The program enables participants to become contributing members of a team effort, develop self-confidence and experience a sense of personal achievement.
Program Goals
To have fun while playing hockey and engaging in physical activity.
To learn the fundamental skills required to play the game of hockey.
To develop and refine basic motor patterns.
To be introduced to the concepts of cooperation and fair play.
Player Evaluations
No tiering or evaluations during the off-season phase (previous season, including March through August).
Must offer a minimum of four (4) practice/skill sessions prior to formal tiering or evaluations beginning.
Must have a minimum of three (3) formal evaluation sessions.
U8 -born between January 1st 2014 December 31st 2014
Development Skates
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 5pm-6pm McIntyre Arena
Friday, September 10, 2021 5pm-6pm Whitney Arena *change of venue
Saturday, September 11, 2021 8am-9am McIntyre Arena
Sunday, September 12, 2021 8am-9am McIntyre Arena
Evaluation Sessions
Thursday, September 16, 2021 5pm-6pm McIntyre Arena
Saturday, September 18, 2021 9am-10am McIntyre Arena
Sunday, September 19, 2021 9am-10am Whitney Arena