Initiation Program (ages 4-7) (BLOMHA)

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Initiation Program 2023-2024

Programs will begin late September or early October and end March 4, 2024.
Registration is currently available in office only. Come to our office at 3455 Fairview St in Burlington to get your spot.

The Initiation Program is Hockey Canada’s premiere "Learn to Play" program and is the foundation of skill development in Minor Hockey.

The program is designed for players 4, 5, 6 and 7 years of age and clearly lays out how to get them started in hockey. Learning basic fundamentals they will have fun and develop confidence. The program consists of four phases of instruction, designed for any entry-level hockey player, helping introduce the skills of skating, puck control, passing and shooting in a fun and age appropriate progressive manner.

Benefits of the Hockey Canada Initiation Program

  • More puck touches
  • Age appropriate skills development
  • Fun for all participants
  • Maximum ice usage with more time on ice for players
  • Increased competition for all players

Initiation U6-U8 Hockey Canada Overview


AGE DIVISIONS - Based on birth year as of December 31, 2023

 Division Birth Year
 U6 2018-2019
 U7 2017
 U8 2016

REGISTRATION FEES

Full payment for all Initiation Divisions $490. Early Bird Fee | $50. Late Fee applies after July 15, 2023
Split Payments
(for registration in the office)
$245.00 upon registration | $245.00 Sept 15, 2023 post-dated cheque ONLY


*Fees are all inclusive
The third and subsequent child registered in one family receives a $200.00 discount


LOCATION

BLOMHA operates out of six arenas across Burlington including:
  • Aldershot Arena
  • Appleby Ice Centre
  • Central Arena
  • Nelson Arena
  • Mountainside Arena
  • Mainway Arena
You will receive the season schedule before the season begins. Practices and games may be at different arenas throughout the season. 

SCHEDULE

Example of monthly schedule for the entire season. There may be periods of time where teams will be on the ice Saturdays & Sundays most weekends. However due to other ice users having special events, breakdown of equipment at facilities and weather some weekends teams maybe get on the ice once. 


 4 weeks

Number of sessions/games/practices

Days

Week One on-ice twice Saturday and Sunday
Week Two on-ice once Saturday OR Sunday
Week Three on-ice twice Saturday & Sunday
Week Four on-ice once Saturday OR Sunday

Please note that these age groups play on half-ice (share the rink with another group).


Our Initiation Program is generously sponsored by: