BGHC U7 PROGRAM

Designed by Hockey Canada, our U7 program introduces beginners in a safe, positive, and structured environment.  To help players develop skills more efficiently, we use smaller nets, rink dividers, and lighter pucks to ensure players get more puck touches than on full ice.  Our three-phrase approach is designed to build self confidence and teamwork, smoothly transitioning players towards our House league program through focus on fun, fair play and personal achievement. 

• Providing a safe environment in which to be introduced to hockey's fundamental skills.
• Developing an understanding of basic teamwork through participation in structured activities and adapted game-like situations.
• Introducing participants to the concepts of fair and co-operative play.
• Refining basic motor patterns and building self-confidence.
• Providing an environment that challenges individuals positively and rewards the participants for their efforts.
• Provides opportunities to experience a number of activities related to the building of a lifestyle of fitness and activity. 

QUESTIONS??

Should you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].   

DEVELOPING FUTURE FEMALE GOALIES

The BGHC is dedicated to supporting girls who show an interest in trying and/or pursuing the goalie position.  Within our U7 program:

1. All players in both Fundamentals 1 and Fundamentals 2 will put on the goalie equipment and play the goalie position at least once during the season.
2. Players on U7 house league teams will rotate through the goalie position, playing the position at least once during the season in both a practice and a game.
3. Players on U7 house league teams who wish to play more goal will be accommodated to the extent possible, once all other players have had their opportunity.
4. All necessary goalie equipment is provided by the BGHC.

Once girls graduate to the U9 house league or Rep programs, any player wishing to pursue the goalie position will be supported through BGHC-supplied goalie equipment (at house league), reduced registration fees (at both house league and Rep) as well as BGHC paid goalie development sessions (at both house league and Rep). 

 

THE BGHC U7 PROGRAM

(NOTE:  Ice times below can change due to unforeseen circumstances)

Registration to these programs is open ONLY to residents of the City of Burlington.

FUNDAMENTALS 1

• open to all 4-year-olds
• limited to 72 players; 36 players per ice session
• ONE ice time per week
  • ice time will be Sunday morning - Times TBD
• PROFESSIONAL ON-ICE INSTRUCTION for EVERY session
• focus on introductory skills
• volunteer assistants required on the ice and as trainers for EVERY session
• all NEW Fundamentals 1 players will receive the BAUER hockey equipment package FREE OF CHARGE

FUNDAMENTALS 2

• open to all 5-year-olds
• limited to 80 players; 40 players per ice session
• TWO ice times per week
  • first weekly ice time is a Weeknight at approximately 5 PM  
  • second weekly ice time will be Sunday morning - Times TBD
• PROFESSIONAL ON-ICE INSTRUCTION for EVERY session
• building on skills; progressing to small area games
• volunteer assistants required on the ice and as trainers for EVERY session