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The Canadian Hockey Structure
Hockey Canada- 13 Branches Nation Wide
Hockey Alberta- 9 Zones
Hockey Calgary- Zone 9
2009-2010- Over 14,000 Players. Over 785 teams
1,712 Timbits Players, 104 Teams
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Who is Hockey Calgary?
Hockey Calgary, or the Minor Hockey Association of Calgary (MHAC), is an organization committed
to the development of amateur hockey within Zone 9. Hockey Calgary was formulated in 1940 and
has been the governing body since.
Hockey Calgary has the mandate to provide a hockey environment suitable for the enjoyment of the
players, coaches, managers, officials, parents and administrators. Our goal is to encourage good
sportsmanship and to help players form good character as well as developing hockey skills.
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Hockey Calgary-Zone 9
Hockey Calgary consists of:
16 Community Associations based on residency
4 Quadrant Associations’ based on residency
Quadrant Hockey is for Bantam “AA”,” AAA” and Midget” A”,” AA”, ”AAA” Hockey, and Junior B
Rec Hockey Calgary- Recreation hockey for Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget and Junior Aged Players
High School Hockey- (Edge School)
Girls Hockey Calgary- Novice, Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget-Female Hockey
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Parent
Coach/Manager
Local Association Representatives President, Registrar, Director
Hockey Calgary League Chairperson
Hockey Calgary Age Category Director
Hockey Calgary Officers and Staff
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Long Term Athlete Development Model
 Produced by experts with years of experience
 Based on components of physical literacy- ABC’S
 Adopted by all Sport Canada, Provincial and Territorial Governments
 Provides a road map for better sport experiences
Canadian Sport For Life
Long Term Athlete Development Model
Information for Parents Resource
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Long Term Athlete Development Model
Parents Should Realize the Following
Players are over competing and under training
To much emphasis on winning at younger ages
Inappropriate training programs- to many adult programs forced on youth programs
Specialization- Hockey is a late specialization sport- therefore play more than one sport!
System Alignment- Coach Specialty Clinics. Teach a progression yr to yr.
Coaches should align schedules to allow youth to play more than one sport.
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Long Term Athlete Development Model
Active Start
Males & Females
0 - 6 yrs.
Fun and varied activity everyday.
(LTAD) has been
FUNdamentals
Males 6-9, Females 6-8 yrs. Learn all fundamental
movement skills, play many sports, focus on agility,
balance, coordination and speed.
Learning to Train
Males 9-12, Females 8-11 yrs. Learn overall sport skills as
cornerstone of many sports. Play a variety of sports and develop
specific skills in three.
Training to Train
Males 12-16, Females 11-15 yrs. Build endurance, develop speed
and strength towards the end of the stage. Improve sport specific
skills. Focus on two sports.
Training to Compete
Males 16-23 +/-, Females 15-21 +/-. Optimize fitness preparation
and sport, individual and position specific skills. Learn to compete
internationally. Focus on one sport.
Training to Win
Males 19+/-, Females 18+/-. Ages are sport specific. Podium
Performances. One sport.
Active for Life
Any age. After becoming physically literate,
participate in lifelong physical activity and sport.
Canadian Sport For Life
Long Term Athlete Development
Model
Information for Parents Resource
Interesting Facts to Consider.....
 1 PRACTICE will give a player more skill development than 11 GAMES collectively.
 Players will have the puck on their stick for an average of 8 seconds per game.
(stats from Pee Wee level games in Calgary)
 Each player should have a puck on his/her stick for 8-12 minutes in a 1 hour practice.
 Players will take an average of 1-2 shots per game. (stats from Pee Wee level games in Calgary)
 Each player should have a minimum of 30 shots on goal in a 1 hour practice.
 99% of the feedback coaches give players is when they have the puck. Ironically, players only have the puck on
their stick 0.2% of the game.
 It takes 10 years or 10,000 repetitions to master a skill
 Sasksport survey- Why do children play sports? 1. To have fun. 2. To learn new skills. 10. To win
 Long Term Athlete Development Model. 1-6 years of age- Active Start Category- Varied activity each day
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Why Create The Timbits Learn To Play
Program?
 Gives first time players the opportunity to learn hockey skills
 Provides an opportunity to educate parents on the Timbits Program
 Gives first time coaches the opportunity to learn coaching skills
 Provides coaches the opportunity to go through a Hockey Calgary Coach Specialty Clinic
 Provides an opportunity for mentoring first time coaches
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Timbits Program
Due to our truly great sponsor, Tim Hortons, Hockey Calgary is able to run the Timbits Hockey
Program, The Timbits Learn To Play Hockey Program, Specialty Clinics and The Timbits Jamboree.
Thanks to our Calgary Franchisees, Hockey Calgary is able to develop our young athletes in an
environment that focuses on development.
•Jerseys
•Timbits Jamboree
•Timbits Medals
•Pucks
•Coaches Packages
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Timbits Program
Program Overview
The Timbits Program is a partnership between Tim Hortons, Hockey Alberta and Hockey Calgary that focuses on
skill development and FUNdamentals of hockey for kids aged 5-6.
Philosophy
The Timbits Program encourages an environment in which children can learn the FUNdamentals of hockey in a
safe, fun atmosphere that doesn’t focus on winning.
Program Objectives
•Provide a positive environment for learning the FUNdamental skills of hockey
•Stimulate interest and desire to continue playing the game of hockey
•Develop basic hockey skills
•Improve utilization of ice time
•Increase opportunities for players to touch and handle the puck
•To provide an intermediary program between the Timbits Program and the Full Ice program
•Develop self-esteem through a sense of achievement
•Teach the basic rules of hockey
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Program Guidelines
Timbits (initiation) teams should consist of a minimum of 16 players per team
All practices and scrimmages are to be cross-ice, half ice or stations
The use of “Border Patrol” rink dividers is encouraged
The Blue Lightweight puck will be the official puck
Players will be grouped into two groups based on appropriate skill level for practice
Program Structure
Jr. Timbits- Generally First Year Players
All beginner players aged 5 and 6 years old based on skill levels
Sr. Timbits - Generally 2nd Year Players
5 years old based on skill level
6 years old based on skill level
All teams are to be equal. No teams are to be stacked and or tiered.
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Game Rules and Regulations for Jr. Timbits and Sr. Timbits
Divisions
Jr. Timbits- Generally First Year Players
Practices until December 1, 2011– NO EXCEPTIONS
No Goalie Equipment will be used in games– goal sticks are permitted
No referees are to be used, instructors are to be on the ice
All games are to be played ½ ice or ¾ ice formats.
No full ice games are permitted.
4 games in each of December, February and March.
If the games are not played they do not carry over.
THE MAX NUMBER OF GAMES A Jr. TEAM CAN PLAY IS 12
NO EXCEPTIONS
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Sr. Timbits- Generally 2nd Year Players
Practices until December 1, 2011– No EXCEPTIONS
Full ice games are permitted
Goalie equipment is optional for formal games. Check with opposition to see if they have
a fully dressed
goalie. Both teams must have a fully dressed goalie or both teams must not have a fully
dressed goalie.
A ref can be used to drop the puck etc, but no off sides and or icings may be called.
4 games in December, 6 games in February and 6 games in March.
If the games are not played they do not carry over.
THE MAX NUMBER OF GAMES A SR. TIMBITS TEAM CAN PLAY IS 16
NO EXCEPTIONS
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Travel Permits
This season Hockey Calgary will be using the Timbits Game Sanction request as the travel permit
Exhibition Games
No exhibition games will be permitted before December 2, 2011. To play an exhibition game you
must submit an Exhibition Game Sanction Application off the Hockey Calgary website. If you play
an exhibition game without a Exhibition Game Sanction your insurance may be void.
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Tournament Sanctions
If your team hosts a tournament you need a sanction number.
All forms can be found on the Hockey Calgary website www.hockeycalgary.com under the
forms section.
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Jerseys
All Timbits teams within Zone 9, Hockey Calgary will receive jerseys compliments of Tim Horton’s.
As a result all Timbits teams are to wear their Timbits Jersey each and every time they are on the ice.
No Exceptions.
Timbits Coordinators
Coordinate Timbits for your association
Please thank your coordinators for their time and efforts
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Timbits Jamboree
 Family fun event held each year.
 Each player receives a Tim Hortons gift and
their Timbits Medal
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Hockey Calgary Parents Code of Conduct
As a parent of a Hockey Calgary athlete and a member of Hockey Calgary, I will abide by the following guidelines:
•Practice teamwork with all parents, athletes and coaches by supporting the values of discipline, loyalty, commitment and hard work.
•As a parent, I will not coach or instruct my child or any other player at practices, games or team functions (from the stands or any
other areas) or interfere with the coaches.
•Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other athletes, parents,
officials and the coaches.
IV. Maintain self-control at all times. Know my role.
Athletes- Compete
Coaches- Coach
Officials- Officiate
Parents- Parent
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V.As a parent, I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward the
coaches, officials and or any other player will not be permitted.
•Enjoy the involvement with my organization and team by supporting the athletes, coaches and other parents with
positive communication and actions.
•During games and practices, questions and concerns regarding decisions made by officials are directed to a member
of the coaching staff. Parents will address officials via the coaches or management staff.
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Parent to Player Relationship
 A positive and constructive hockey experience
 An understanding of why children play sports- Sasksport hand out
1. To have fun 2. To improve skills 10. To win
Problem Areas for Hockey Calgary Parents
Expressing emotions in a proper manner
Provide an opportunity for success without pressure
Understanding the importance of skill development and acquisition
Hockey Canada Grocery Clip- Have you ever acted like this?
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Parent to Parent Relationships:
 As a team (parents, coaches and players) it is everyone’s responsibility to create a
positive team dynamic that will show leadership and respect, starting with the parent to
parent relationships.
 Parents need to lead by example. As a parent, if you have an issue with a coach,
manager or fellow parent, conduct a meeting away from the team.
 Address the issues at hand and agree on a solution to the problem.
Everything you say on the way home from the rink is heard from the passengers in your car.
If there are issues- 24hr rule applies.
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Hockey Calgary Camps and Programs- Please visit the Hockey Calgary Website for
Details
Day and Summer Camps
NDL and Timbits Days at the Dome
Checking Clinics
Tim Hortons Coach Clinics
Coaching Day in AB
Tim Hortons Managers How To Seminars
Power Skating Clinics
Creating Offence Clinics
Developing D Men Clinics
Novice Play Smart Jamboree
Atom 4 on 4 Festival
PW Skills Challenge
Timbits Jamboree
NDL Coach Day
NDL Officials Clinics
Officials Power Skating Clinics
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Hockey Calgary Resources
Coach Specialty Clinics
Player Dev Resources on the website
Managers Manual
Coach Mentorship Manual
Off Ice Conditioning Manual
Off Ice Officials Manual- How to properly fill out game sheets etc
Dealing with Youth Manual
Goal Setting Manual
National Skills Testing Resources
Mental Toughness Manual
NDL Manuals- Op’s, Parents, Coaches, Officials
Timbits Op’s Manual
Evaluators Manual
Evaluators Handbook
Operators Guides for Score Clocks
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Hockey Calgary Contacts:
Hockey Calgary office- 403-245-5773
Russell Murray - Timbits Governor - timbits@hockeycalgary.com
www.hockeycalgary.com
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