Wexford Chipmunks

 

Learn to Skate and Introduction to hockey

 

Where:                       Commander Park Arena

                                    140 Commander Blvd (see map section for directions)

 

When:                         One session per week from October to April

(Total of 20/22 sessions)

                                    Saturday Morning 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

                                    45 minutes each session

                                    Maximum 30 skaters per session

 

Cost:                           $200.00

 

The Program:

 

Developed originally as an introduction to a skating program to teach balance, co-ordination, confidence, and instill fun and the sense of accomplishment with skill development.   

                                   

Tasks:

                                   

·        Getting dressed in full hockey equipment and how to care for it.

·        Exercises in full equipment to get used to the added weight

·        Teach various balance and skating drills geared to the new skater

·        How to fall down and get back up

·        How to hold the hockey stick and shoot the puck

·        Taking turns following instructions, team cheers

·        Eventually, passing drills, puck control, obstacle courses    

·        Season end: exhibition games for those who are ready

·        Having fun is the primary requirement

 

Instructors:                   Parents are permitted during the initial stages to help the child get comfortable in their new surroundings.

Instructors and assistants only after that.

Volunteers are welcome.

 

Features:                    We supply sweater and socks

Treats at the end of each session

Christmas visit by Santa with a gift for each skater

Year-end pizza party and trophy for each skater

Still working with our greatest natural resource The Child

 

If you have any questions concerning our Chipmunk program contact:

 

Len Kirkness             416-265-2224

John Kelloway            416-493-4265

Joyce Loshusan            416-291-4408

 

Check our registration dates for the 2003/2004 Season.