Northern Ontario Hockey Association

110 Lakeshore Dr. , North Bay Ontario P1A 2A8

Tel: (705) 474-8851  Fax: (705) 474-6019  E-Mail: noha@noha.on.ca        

NOHA/HOCKEY CANADA INITIATION PROGRAM

Hockey Canada's Initiation Program is specifically designed for coaches working with the first time athlete, aged 5-8. The program focuses on helping coaches introduce and refine the most fundamental skills in hockey, such as skating, stopping, turning, puck handling, passing and shooting. Coaches taking an Initiation Program clinic will learn about Growth and Development, Lesson Organization, Communication/Leadership and Teaching Skills and Skill Analysis.

Goals for the Initiation age category are:

• fun
• introduction of basic skills
• reviewing of basic skills
• refining of basic skills

The age and skill level of the players defines the seasonal plan. The Hockey Canada    
   skills development programs are based on progressive steps and follow the appropriate allocation of time illustrated in the skill development pyramid.

The Initiation program recommends the following practice time allotment:

• 85% technical skills
• 15% individual tactics
• 0% team tactics
• 0% team play
• 0% strategy


NOHA Regulation

R.1.23. The Hockey Canada Initiation Program Instructors Clinic must be completed by all on-ice personnel involved with teams in the divisions of Novice House League and below.

R.1.22. The Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP) Level One, must be achieved by at least one Team Official on each NOHA insured House League Team and anyone who registers as the Trainer for this team.


Initiation Program Resources for Coaches

Initiation Program Core Skills

Initiation Program Skill Evaluation

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to Stan Deveau
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