SYDNEY BEARS ICE HOCKEY CLUB

Question 1

Do I require any prior experience to join Hockey School?

Answer

Yes, we highly recommend all participants complete a Learn to Skate (or Aussie Skate) program that teaches the basics of skating before coming to Hockey School. Most programs have a Basic and Intermediate level, and it is recommended you have completed or are completing the Intermediate level of a Learn to Skate program before joining.

Question 2

What is the minimum age for Hockey School?

Answer

We can only accept participants 12 years and older to our Hockey School program on Sunday mornings. This is because, we have kids, teens and adults all on the ice at the same time, and we try to avoid having small kids mixed with big kids and adults, where injury is possible. We still teach and develop kids Under 12! Kids under 12 can join our U8/U10/U12 practice sessions on Tuesday nights from 5:15pm to 6:15pm, and there are few good reasons to join here: - You get better age-specific training and development; - Kids practice with their own age group, and it's safer; - We have all our junior coaches present on Tuesday night that can help you with development, practice plans/goals and whether or not your child wants to play games; - They can join a team at any point in time just by speaking to the coach.

Question 3

What gear do I need for Hockey School?

Answer

We understand ice hockey is not the cheapest sport to get into, so there are minimums you get by with at Hockey School, these are: Helmet, Elbow and Knee/Shin Pads, Hockey Shorts, Hockey Stick, Skates and a Jersey. Some of these items can be borrowed from us. Things like hockey skates we do not have (however Macquarie Ice Rink can loan you a pair of rental skates). As you get better or look to join team practices, you will definitely need a full set of hockey gear, as it will be a requirement. Shops like Skater's Network and Ice Monster are Australian operated businesses that distribute hockey equipment can assist you with your hockey gear needs.

Question 4

What's the deal with Development Rego?

Answer

All participants of Hockey School need Development Rego, which is issued by Ice Hockey Australia & Ice Hockey New South Wales. The rego is automatically applied when you purchase a Term Pass. It covers you in the event you sustain an injury or accident on ice. As SBIHC's Hockey School program is a Ice Hockey NSW sanctioned program, we require all participants to purchase a development registration. The rego covers the entire year (March to February), it can be used at other Learn to Play/D-League/Hockey School programs in NSW (run by other IHNSW affiliated clubs) and only has to be purchased once for a person. NOTE: It cannot be used for IHNSW competition or in-house games and if you do end playing in a competition midway throughout the year, you need to upgrade your registration. All this is done through the Esportsdesk registration system.

Question 5

What's Come and Try and Come and Try Rego?

Answer

Come and Try allows a person to try the Hockey School program before commtiting to an entire term, half year or full year of Hockey School. It allows for a person to try hockey for two consecutive weeks. In built into the come and try program is a come and try registration offered by Ice Hockey NSW and Ice Hockey Australia, this allows you to try hockey without needing to purchase a development rego until you're ready to purchase a Term Pass. NOTE: A come and try pass/rego can only be pruchased once for a person in their hockey journey. Once they use this option, they must always buy a term pass and a development rego.

CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

DATES & TIMES

FEES AND REGISTRATION

IHNSW DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATION

CONTACT

INTRODUCTION:

SBIHC's Hockey School program is designed for those those learning the basics as well as newbies and established players that want to grow their game.

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Our aim is to provide a high quality program that focuses on core skills, innovative drills and stimulates creative thinking to produce the best hockey players possible.

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Most of all, Hockey School is about meeting new players, learning new skills and having fun!

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Hockey School is designed for Ages 12 and above, and runs from February to December on Sunday mornings.

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11 & Under:​

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For children 11 years old and below - we recommend joining our Mites, Atoms and Squirts training program.

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The Mites, Atoms and Squirts training program has the same coaching and training aspects of Hockey School, but is designed for kids 11 years and under.

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Kids in this age range fall into one of three age groups depending on their age:

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Ages 7 & Under - Mites

Ages 8-9 - Atoms

Ages 10-11 - Squirts

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Prerequisites:

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All participants thinking of joining Hockey School should have basic to intermediate skating skills already.

If your child does cannot skate or is comfortable on the ice, we recommend enrolling he/she in Macquarie Ice Rink's Learn to Skate program, you can find out more information on their website - click here.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM:

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Hockey School looks to teach the basics of ice hockey and equip all participants with the necessary base skills and techniques to be able to play a game. The curriculum at a glance includes:

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Skating:

Perfecting the hockey stance.

Skating orientated drills designed to test forward and backward skating.

Transitioning drills.

Edgework drills.

NOTE: we advise all participants to join a learn to skate program before joining Hockey School.

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Puck Control:

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Basic puck handling.

Skating with a puck.

Learning different types of manoeuvres of puck control and handling.

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Passing / Shooting:

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Perfecting the pass (tape to tape).

Passing at different distances, scenarios, while moving and in different positions.

Learning the wrist, snap, shovel, backhand and slapshot.

Shooting practice.

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Positions / Positioning:

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Learning the different roles of a forward (winger), centreman, defenceman and goaltender.

Playing in these positions.

When in these positions - where you should be and where you shouldn't.

11 & Under:

How to warm up on the ice, skating drills and practice drills to get started each session.

Come & Try (Newbies)