Available for sale or rent in selected areas, this five-step program helps
young 5 - 9 year old boys and girls develop progressively from year to year.
It can be used as a lead-in to the Yearly
Teaching Content for Atom, Pee-Wee, Bantam and Midget by the same author,
which is currently in use for team development (9 - 17 years) at the provincial
level. Recognized for its teaching excellence, this program also may be
used by coaches for continuous self-training to achieve a broader vision
of development. Each of the five steps is described below.
Following the modifications made by Hockey-Québec regarding the re-emergence
of the C Class in the Novice and Atom divisions, there are new requirements
to take into account regarding how the Program’s manuals are used.
A summary
of changes, including a list of all teaching elements is available
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Intended for 4 - 5 year olds, this program starts off by helping beginners
familiarize themselves with the ice rink and feel comfortable in this
new environment. We then attempt to reduce the fear of falling by
showing them how to get up correctly. The children then have the opportunity
to improve their balance on skates. (Didn’t they take several weeks
to get their balance on their feet?) It finishes with a series of
games on the ice that lets them experiment with different skating
movements.
All aspects are introduced through exercises and appropriate games
that keep the children interested. It is an adventure into the world
of children: the world of fun and games.
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This program fulfills two needs: the children need to improve while
having fun, and the coaches need to feel confident by enhancing their
technical knowledge and teaching techniques.
This step is intended for young children who are capable of skating
in a straight line without falling and are relatively well-balanced
on skates. Prime candidates are children 6 years old and those who
have completed the Introduction to Ice Hockey (Yellow) step.
The following forward and backward skating techniques are developed
in this step: forward front and crossover starts, the basic stance
position, forward two-foot stops, forward strides, sharp turns, forward
crossovers, backward strides, pivots, backward starts with and without
crossovers, backward crossovers and backward two-foot stops. All elements
are taught in a progressive manner with the emphasis placed on teaching
principles.
Each session ends with a game or mini-game of hockey. The games give
the players an exciting way to practise the techniques taught during
the session. The mini-games allow them to apply the techniques they
learned to game situations.
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This step is intended for players who are relatively competent with
the techniques of forward and backward skating. Prime candidates are
children 7 - 8 years old, and preferably graduates of the Introduction
to Skating Techniques (Red) step.
In this step, dribbling when stopped and when in motion is developed
with all skating movements. Sweep passes and pass receptions are also
developed while stopped, when in motion, when in restricted areas,
as well as on half the surface of the ice. The sweep shot is executed
in various contexts, and we also look at how to deke the goaltender
on a breakaway. All these elements are taught progressively with emphasis
placed on having fun. All sessions end with a game or mini-game
of hockey.
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The Reinforcement Program for Novice and House League Atom, or White
Program, was designed based on the Initiation Program to Technical
Skating (red), the Initiation Program to Puck Control (green), and
the Initiation Program to Game Situations (orange). It covers all
aspects of skating and puck control in addition to touching on key
technico-tactical elements such as puck protection, stick checking
and uncoverage. Players aged 8 - 11 years (B and C level players with
technical weaknesses) are specifically targeted.
This program is optional: its many games and mini-games give the coach
a structured, progressive and fun tool to work with.
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Young players lack experience in game situations, which is perfectly
normal. This step was created to help them gain experience then apply
it in game situations. It is intended for participants who are 9 -
10 years of age; however, older players (Atom) may also benefit greatly
from this program. On the other hand, younger players should be given
the chance to perfect their basic techniques before participating
in this step.
The step is divided into two parts: the players’ fundamental technical
skills are first boosted by skating and puck control exercises, then
they are introduced to different game situations, such as puck protection,
approach on the carrier, individual coverage of a non-carrier and
individual uncovering, as well as the 1-on-1, 2-on-1 offensive and
defensive situations.
This program is an excellent way to prepare players for the Atom
Yearly Teaching Content, used by teams for the development process.
All themes and their content are based on a progressive approach.
The coach will ensure that sessions are repeated or continued when
necessary, and will stop teaching when the participants’ technical
level is inadequate. In this situation, the weak area must be improved
before continuing with the program.
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| 1. |
Introduction to Ice Hockey (Yellow) from
$225.75 per year |
| 2. |
Introduction to Skating Techniques (Red)
from $253.97 per year |
| 3. |
Introduction to Puck Control (Green) from
$253.97 per year |
| 4. |
Reinforcement Program for Novice and House League
Atom (White, Optional) from $253.97 per year |
| 5. |
Introduction to Game Situations (Orange)
from $282.19 per year |
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Prices and availability may vary, depending on the region. |
Pricing may be modified to reflect the size of the association, and surcharges
for remote areas may apply. Teaching supervision support is also available;
prices will vary according to individual needs and location. Feel free to
contact us to discuss your specific situation.
In all cases, rental fees include the required number of manuals for the
entire season, as well as a start-up training workshop. To ensure the proper
and timely return of the manuals at the end of the season, an agreement
is signed and a deposit collected from the organization renting the program.
All these programs are protected by copyright. The rental promotion
is only valid in the province of Quebec and other select areas.
Please contact Hockey Benoit Barbeau for more
information. We'd be happy to help you choose which option best suits the
needs of your organization.
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