BGHC U7 PROGRAM
Female Athletes of Today Coaching the Future Athletes of Tomorrow
The U7 Program is one that is mandated by both Hockey Canada and the OWHA and one that the BGHC is excited to
support. This program focuses on small ice development for our youngest skaters helping them to develop the strength and skills to propel forward into a lifetime of hockey achievements.
The BGHC is focused on building programs with key female leaders, providing guidance, coaching and
encouragement for our aspiring athletes.
We are excited to announce
Celina Clark as the lead coach for the BGHC U7 division
Celina is a graduate of Adrian College, and played on the Women's ACHA Division 1 Hockey Team. She began her hockey
career at the age of 5 and continued to play throughout the Halton region, completing her minor career with the Hamilton Hawks MidgetAA team.
The knowledge she has gained throughout this path is the knowledge she wishes to pass onto the athletes she trains and mentors. Her passion for the sport shows through her teachings and instruction, allowing her to help prepare athletes throughout their own career, from their first set of skates through to pursuing their own hockey goals.
Creating a safe space for athletes is her ultimate goal. Establishing a respectful environment for all, allows athletes to feel more comfortable and confident. "Understanding that you are your only limitation, helps motivate and push athletes further than they ever thought they would be capable of".
Celina Clark, sole proprietor of Clark Hockey Camp (CHC) www.clarkhockeycamp.com
The IP
program is designed to shrink the size of the game and focus on small area games, allowing the players
more puck
touches and the opportunity to develop skills more effectively than on full ice. The best way to
illustrate is,
when 4 and 5 year olds start in soccer, they are in small areas with mini nets, a system that allows the
athlete
to be successful rather than constantly chasing the ball. To put them on a regulation soccer field with
regulation nets would be unfair to the players.
The BGHC has invested in new equipment for this program which includes, rink dividers, smaller nets and
lighter
pucks.
Hockey
Canada developed the Initiation Program to make a child's first contact with hockey a safe and
positive experience. It is a structured, learn-to-play hockey program designed to introduce beginners to
the game's basic skills. It enables participants to become contributing members of a team effort, develop
self-confidence, and experience a sense of personal achievement. These goals are achieved in an atmosphere
of fun and fair play.
Recognizing the necessity
to provide a
positive experience for the beginner hockey player, the Initiation Program builds upon a number
of values
providing a qualitative experience, which include:
- Providing a safe
environment in
which to be introduced to hockey's fundamental skills.
- Developing an
understanding of
basic teamwork through participation in structured activities and adapted game-like
situations.
- Introducing participants
to the
concepts of fair and co-operative play.
- Refining basic motor
patterns and
building self-confidence.
- Providing an environment
that
challenges individuals positively and rewards the participants for their efforts.
- Provides opportunities
to
experience a number of activities related to the building of a lifestyle of fitness and
activity.