UNDER SEVEN (7) YEARS OF AGE AS OF DECEMBER 31ST OF THE CURRENT SEASON
The age and skill level of the players defines the seasonal plan. The Hockey Canada skills development
programs are based on progressive steps and follow the appropriate allocation of time illustrated in the
skill development pyramid.
Goals for the Initiation age category are:
• fun
• introduction of basic skills
• reviewing of basic skills
• refining of basic skills
The Initiation program recommends the following practice time allotment:
• 85% technical skills
• 15% individual tactics
• 0% team tactics
• 0% team play
• 0% strategy
