U9 (Novice Major)

Program

• Boys and girls born in 2014
• Includes one session per week with a skill development coach
• One practice per week led by parent volunteer coaches
• Half ice games starting October as determined by the division. Transition to full-ice games begins February 1, plus possible away games.
• Game jerseys are loaned by the Association; families will be asked for a deposit cheque

Fees

• 2022/2023 Fees = $750.00 before July 4th.  July 4th & After = $850.00
• $100 Jersey Deposit
• There will be a team fee which will include the cost of tournaments, on-ice officials (referees and linesmen) for Home games and miscellaneous expenses
• All families will be required to submit a volunteer deposit and contribute volunteer hours to the association
• Our U9 teams participate in the Richmond Ice Centre Tournament and other tournaments; there is a team fee that includes tournaments and the cost of on-ice officials
• Financial Assistance Information

Goals for the U9 Age Category

• Fun
• Reviewing of basic skills
• Refining of basic skills

Recommended U9 Program Practice Time Allotment

• 75% Technical skills
• 15% Individual tactics
• 10% Team tactics
• 0% Team play
• 0% Strategy
• Hockey Canada U9 Program Information
• U9 Canadian Player Pathway

*Please note, you will experience ice cancellations due to tournaments and other events that are scheduled at the arenas. This is normal and factored into our pricing.