Please direct all LTP questions to Joe Quinn, Director of our Learn To Play Program.

Chesterfield Hockey Association offers a comprehensive program that introduces children of all skill levels into the game of ice hockey. Program cost is $115 per session.

The Learn To Play Program will focus on skill development without the pressures of competition. This program is a progressive learn to play teaching curriculum designed to introduce beginners to the games basic skills. Participants are introduced to the skills of skating, passing, puck control and shooting in a progressive one step at a time manner. Children learn through participating in practice drills and informal modified games under the direction of USA Hockey Certified On-Ice Coaching Instructors.

PROGRAM GOALS:

to develop a fun and learning environment

offer a safe and positive experience for a child's first contact with hockey

instill self-confidence, experience a sense of personal achievement and team atmosphere

to have fun playing hockey

to learn the fundamental skills

to be introduced to the concepts of cooperation and fair play.

PROGRAM FOCUS:

Develop basic hockey skills

Skating, Passing, Puck Handling, Turning,

Stopping and Shooting

Each skill is introduced and practiced in a progressive, "one step at a time manner".

The goal is to build a foundation for future years.

PARTICIPANT AGES:
Open to players 4-10 years


PROGRAM DATES:
Following is the schedule:
PROGRAM DATES: The sessions will be held on Saturdays. The cost is $115 plus $41 USA Hockey insurance (IMR) fee which will be valid through 8/31/06.

04/08/06 Sat NCAA 9:30 AM 10:30 AM LTP
04/15/06 Sat NCAA 9:30 AM 10:30 AM LTP
04/22/06 Sat NCAA 9:30 AM 10:30 AM LTP
04/29/06 Sat NCAA 9:30 AM 10:30 AM LTP
05/06/06 Sat NCAA 9:30 AM 10:30 AM LTP
05/13/06 Sat NCAA 9:30 AM 10:30 AM LTP
05/21/06 Sun OLY 4:10 PM 5:20 PM LTP
05/24/06 Wed NCAA 5:30 PM 6:30 PM LTP
06/03/06 Sat NCAA 10:10 AM 11:10 AM LTP
06/10/06 Sat NHL 9:30 AM 10:30 AM LTP

CURRICULUM:

warm up exercises

ABC's - agility, balance and co-ordination

skills development - multiple stations

Full/small group activity (freeze tag, etc.)

participants grouped by skill level

ratio of 1 instructor for every 4-5 players

A Head Instructor leads and monitors all practices

SKILL LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION:
GROUP A * Stance * T-Push * Glide turns * Stopping * Backward stance * Puck Handling stance * Stationary puck handling * Open-ice carry * Forehand pass (stationary) * Backhand pass (stationary)

GROUP B * Lateral movement * Front start acceleration * Two foot stop * Crossover pumping * Backward V-stop * Forward to backwards transition * Backwards to forward transition * Tight turns * Use of feet for puck control * Lead pass to a moving target

EQUIPMENT: Full hockey gear is strongly suggested however the following equipment is required at a minimum: Helmet with mouthgard, neckguard, hockey gloves, elbow pads, shin pads, protective cup and skates.



Please direct all LTP questions to Joe Quinn, Director of our Learn To Play Program.