Jr. House League U7 to U9

Welcome to our Junior House League for players under 9

Goals of the Junior House League Program:

• Fun:  Our number one priority is to ensure that all players have a safe, positive and rewarding introduction to hockey and build confidence along the way
• Development: Our program meets all Hockey Canada Introduction Program/U5 to U9 (2013-2017) requirements and is structured to maximize player development, focused on the necessary skills at every development stage
• Teach fair play, cooperation and sportsmanship
• Want even more fun & development? Check out our Competitive Development Program for players 8 years of age and younger.

What your player will get

• 20 practices and 6 game days – every week players take part in a combination of skills, games and skating development* with multi-game tournament days throughout the season
  • *Technical skating program specifically built for Humber Valley by our Technical Skating Coordinator and run by a combination of HV coaches and expert figure skating coaches
• Optional weekly outdoor shinny from December to February – a player favourite!
• Qualified coaches who create a safe, fun and motivating environment
• Ongoing communication on your child’s development and year end assessments
• Use of lighter pucks and size appropriate nets in U5 & U7 (2016, 2017, 2018 birth years)
• Team jerseys and socks
• Team photo
• Year end event and award
• Eligibility to play for a Sharks Competitive Development Team
• PLEASE NOTE THAT PROGRAMS MAY BE MODIFIED TO ENSURE A SAFE RETURN TO PLAY

Jr. House League program runs weekly from late September until the end of March. All practices and games take place on Saturdays with optional development opportunities and outdoor ice times taking place Sunday or during the week.