Novice hockey is for 7 and 8 year old's as of December 31. The players will vary from beginners that are learning basic hockey skills to those that have more experience.
INTRODUCTION TO HALF-ICE HOCKEY;
7 and 8 year old's as of December 31;
16 half-ice games, 30 half-ice practices;
Competitive Tiering Model - NEW Alberta One Model (Tier's 1-6);
Improved Season Structure & Standards of Play;
Improved consistency with practice/games (Geographical locations time, etc.);
Team size: 18-20 players;
No full-time goaltenders;
Increased playing time (Increased shifts during game-time, less time spent at faceoffs);
Increased puck touches, passes, shots;
Increased awareness/ability to play in traffic and tight spaces;
Increased shots on net for goaltenders;
Blue pucks only;
1 team per dressing room;
Instruction from Certified Lead Instructors and Support Instructors (1:10 ratio);
Increased Development of Technical Skills (Skating, Puck-handling, Passing, and Shooting);