The First Shift Program


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THE NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT HOCKEY PROGRAM | THE FUN STARTS HERE

The NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families. We want families to experience the game at its best — to understand why so many Canadians feel an inherent love for the sport, and to stimulate a desire for continued participation. We want to take away any intimidation as it relates to equipment requirements, and/or rules of the game, remove potential safety concerns, and most importantly, provide an experience that is memorable and fun.

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift is open to children, between the ages of 6 and 10 years old*, who have never previously enrolled in minor hockey within Canada or the NHL/NHLPA First Shift program.

*To be eligible to participate, children must be born between January 1, 2014 and May 1, 2018.

 

Hockey Edmonton will be hosting THREE First Shift programs.  One in the Fall (November/December) and one in the Winter (January/February) and one in the Spring (TBD)

Registration will open June 3 at 12 pm (Noon)ET.

Cost is $299.00 per child.

 

Join the NHL/NHLPA First Shift Hockey family

 

 

THE NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT MAKES HOCKEY:

  • Affordable
  • Manageable (time commitment)
  • Safe
  • Fun

PROGRAM CAPACITY:

  • A Program Maximum Capacity: 45 participants, 10 on ice instructors
  • B Program Maximum Capacity: 30 participants, 7 on ice instructors

HOCKEY CANADA ON-ICE CURRICULUM:

Hockey Canada has created a fun curriculum that focuses on:

  • Small areas games and skills stations active
  • Wide variety of skating skills, puck handling, passing and shooting exercises
  • Discovering the sport through variety of basic motor movement patterns
  • Fun games to ensure participants enjoy a full range of hockey experiences

Praise and encouragement will serve as the foundation of the instructor’s approach to working with all participants.

PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FEE OF $299 INCLUDES:

  • BAUER Equipment (Head-to-Toe)
  • Welcome Event
  • Equipment fitting demonstration
  • Expert fit session and equipment distribution

ON-ICE EXPERIENCE INCLUDING:

  • 6 Weeks, 1 session/week, 1 hour on a consistent day and time
  • Focus on Fun and Learn to Play
  • Insurance for participants

For further program information please CLICK HERE

 

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