Under 7 (U7)

U7 Program Information

U7 Program - players 5 and 6 years old (2018 & 2019)

** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED**

FSJ Minor Hockey programs are run by volunteers. Please see volunteer opportunities below and sign up to ensure we start our season on time.

Registration

Opens June 01 of the current season and closes August 14 of the current season

o to register follow the link:

https://page.spordle.com/fort-st-john-minor-hockey-association

Season Start Up

TBD, previous seasons after Thanksgiving

Practices will be as per the Initiation Program and requires a large amount of volunteers o Interested parties for volunteers can go to Be a Coach | BC Hockey

o Volunteers must register online through their Spordle Account

Practice Times

Previously Saturday and Sunday for all Groups

Additional ice times for those who are interested will be added to the website by mid-November

Games and Tournaments

All games will be cross ice

FSJMH will apply to host a home jamboree for U7 if there is a weekend available.

Gear

Timbits jersey will be provided once Groups have been determined

FSJ Minor Hockey will have a donation table with free gear

o located outside the Minor Hockey office which is in the Pomeroy Sports Centre

Questions about hockey gear - Ernie's Sports and Canadian Tire can outfit new players

FSJ Minor Hockey follows the Cross-ice program developed by Hockey Canada.

Benefits of Cross-Ice Hockey: More information regarding U7 program can be found on BC Hockey website.

There can be concerns from parents about how small-area games may impact their childâ€™s hockey development, but parents should trust Hockey Canada and its research. Putting young players into a competitive environment too early will compromise their development; they need to be placed into competitive situations that suit their age-specific abilities. This is why Hockey Canadas Long-Term Player Development Model is so important.

Dividing the playing surface is a decision that has been made in consultation with experts in athlete development. It is important to understand the benefits of cross-ice hockey and why Hockey Canada has a national policy ensuring all Timbits U7 hockey is played in smaller, modified spaces.

Any further information contacts your Division Coordinator or Jr. House Director.

Volunteers:

Volunteer opportunities include: Coach, Team Manager, and HCSP (Safety Person)

If you're interested in volunteering for one of these positions:
- Register online through your Spordle Account (add yourself as a participant and register as bench staff then list the volunteer position you're interested in)
- Go to Be a Coach | BC Hockey to complete the required courses