Our Teams & Schedule

Initiation Program

The GCMHA IP Program for 2008-2009 - Schedule

Please check back in September.

About the Program

The Initiation Program (IP) is for kids who are 4, 5 or 6 years old as of December 31^st , 2007. In some cases we place 7 year olds, who are new to the game, in IP as well. The program is intended to teach kids the basic fundamentals of the game, learn some of the basic rules of the sport, and have lots of fun. The programs are focused largely on skating drills and games. In later sessions the kids will practice puck handling and shooting. Games against other teams are organized individually by the coaches/assistants – and are recommended for returning 5/6 year olds and first year 6 year olds. However, all groups usually play a 5-10 minute game at the end of each practice.

Equipment:

Full equipement is required - including a mouth guard and neck guard.
Jerseys will be provided. You need your own socks.

Regular Schedule:

The IP groups play once a week on Saturday mornings – usually at 8 or 9 AM (The schedule has not been posted for 2008/2009

Practices are usually held at Potvin arena. map

Teams:

The kids are divided into 4 teams based on their skill level:

IP Red

New 4 and 5 year olds

IP Blue

Second year 5 year olds
New 5 year olds with skating experience
Sometimes advanced 4 year olds

IP White

Second year 6 year olds
New 6 year olds
New 7 year olds

IP Black

Third year 6 year olds
Advanced second year 6 year olds

Additional Ice:

Although the program only runs once a week, many kids participate in additional hockey programs – such as power skating or public skating. We will be posting some of these programs on our website once their schedules become available.