Hockey Canada, in partnership with BC Hockey and the host committee for the 2009 National Women’s Under-18 Championship, will be offering a variety of programs leading up to the event.

On November 1 Surrey will be the host of a Female Hockey Development Day, running a coach mentorship program, a Hockey Canada female skills camp and an Esso Fun Day. All events will take place at South Surrey Arena.

COACH MENTORSHIP

The coach mentorship program includes both on-ice and off-ice instruction, as well as an opportunity for eight coaches to do a practical component using the skills learned to assist with the delivery of the Hockey Canada skills camp. The program is open to anyone 16 years of age or older (male or female) who is currently coaching female hockey or may have an interest in coaching. NOTE: this is not a certification clinic.

The program costs just $10 to sign up, and includes lunch and two tickets to a game at the 2009 National Women’s Under-18 Championship. To register, CLICK HERE

Registration: 9-9:30 a.m.
Off-ice: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
On-Ice: 12-1:15 p.m.
Lunch: 1:30-2 p.m.

Practical Teaching Session – Hockey Canada Female Skills Camp
Off-ice Training: 2-3 p.m.
On-Ice #1: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Teambuilding: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
On-Ice #2: 6:15-7:15 p.m.

ESSO FUN DAY

The Esso Fun Day program is a fun introduction to female hockey for the first-time participant of any age. It includes both off-ice team building and an on-ice session focused on introducing the basic skills of skating, passing and shooting.

This session is open to females registered in Pre-Novice and Novice, as well as females that have never played hockey before. The Esso Fun Day program is for females of all ages so borrow equipment from your friend, brother, dad, boyfriend or husband and join Hockey Canada for a great time on and off the ice!

The program is free, and includes two tickets to a game at the 2009 National Women’s Under-18 Championship. To register, CLICK HERE

Registration: 11-11:30 a.m. 
Team Building: 11:30-1 p.m.
On-Ice: 1:30-3 p.m.

HOCKEY CANADA FEMALE SKILLS CAMP

The Hockey Canada Skills Camp is a great way for female hockey players to improve their individual skills, like skating, puck control and shooting, by participating in fun and dynamic on-ice and off-ice sessions.

These sessions are open to female players registered in Atom or Peewee. Lunch will be provided to all participants.

The camp is $35 per player and includes on-ice and off-ice instruction, a Hockey Canada skills camp jersey, water bottle, snack and two tickets to a game at the 2009 National Women’s Under-18 Championship. To register, CLICK HERE

Registration: 1-1:30 p.m.
Off-ice Training: 2-3 p.m.
On-Ice #1: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Teambuilding: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
On-Ice #2: 6:15-7:15 p.m.

For more information, or to register for any of these programs, please contact:

Trina Radcliffe
Manager, Female Hockey Development
Hockey Canada
403-777-3601
tradcliffe@hockeycanada.ca

Amber Lesage
Coordinator, Female Hockey
Hockey Canada
403-777-4566
alesage@hockeycanada.ca