Thursday, October 29 2009 @ 12:14 AM GMT (Read 7641 times)
Good introduction to hockey and sounds like fun!
Fun hockey league catches on with kids By Jodi Gillich, Canwest News Service October 28, 2009
The score is never recorded, there are no standings and each player receives not one, but two, trophies --just for taking part. What kind of game is this?
It's hockey--at its most fun.
The Regina 3-4-5 Fun Hockey League--designed for three-, four-and five-year-olds--has been run by Lois and Brian Schatz for about 13 years.
"The kids play hockey. They chase the puck. And by doing that, they learn how to skate and they learn how to throw the puck around," says Lois Schatz, explaining that at three, four and five, that's what kids want to do.
Wayne Kosior--who became involved with the league as a coach three years ago when his son was a member--says the Schatzes' emphasis on fun is something for which he's still thankful.
"Everybody gets equal ice time and they are putting smiles on the kids' faces. The coaches aren't screaming at them and stuff," says Kosior. "It's all about getting introduced to hockey, having fun and meeting new friends."
Kids are also taught to be respectful. For instance, sticks are to be used only for playing the puck and not as a hooking device or to lash out at other kids.
Good introduction to hockey and sounds like fun!
Fun hockey league catches on with kids
By Jodi Gillich, Canwest News Service October 28, 2009
The score is never recorded, there are no standings and each player receives not one, but two, trophies --just for taking part. What kind of game is this?
It's hockey--at its most fun.
The Regina 3-4-5 Fun Hockey League--designed for three-, four-and five-year-olds--has been run by Lois and Brian Schatz for about 13 years.
"The kids play hockey. They chase the puck. And by doing that, they learn how to skate and they learn how to throw the puck around," says Lois Schatz, explaining that at three, four and five, that's what kids want to do.
Wayne Kosior--who became involved with the league as a coach three years ago when his son was a member--says the Schatzes' emphasis on fun is something for which he's still thankful.
"Everybody gets equal ice time and they are putting smiles on the kids' faces. The coaches aren't screaming at them and stuff," says Kosior. "It's all about getting introduced to hockey, having fun and meeting new friends."
Kids are also taught to be respectful. For instance, sticks are to be used only for playing the puck and not as a hooking device or to lash out at other kids.