Our First Skate!

Wow! What a great day!

Our students did so well preparing for hockey. They knew where to go, how to get organized. I spent most of my time with the grade 2/3s today, and they did so well putting on their equipment! It took a little longer than it normally would to get dressed which meant that we were on the ice for a shorter amount of time than we normally would. With practice, this will all change.

Most students remembered to bring a change of clothes which were very useful because the students were very sweaty after their time on the ice. We have sent the used clothing home today. Please wash and send them back on Monday so we can have our bags packed well in advance.

For our new grade 2/3s, most of the time was spent on the ice, literally. This is completely fine and perfectly normal. Getting a feel for skating will take some time, and students will improve at all different rates. By the third of fourth skate, I am sure you child will start to feel more comfortable on their skates.

Thanks to all family and friends that came to support your children. They were very excited to see you. If you know that you won't be able to make it out to any practices, you can send me a message at school so I can be sure to take some pictures and post them on Instagram for you!

Congratulations to all the students for their best effort on the ice!

First Week of Hockey!

Hooray! The time has finally come! This Thursday will be the first day of hockey! While many students are excited to finally get on the ice, many of our students will be on the ice for only a very short amount of time this week. This is because it usually takes new players a long time to learn how to get dressed. As the year continues, and with more practice, the students will learn how to dress more quickly.

Remember, you are very welcome to come watch your child during practices on Thursdays at the MTS Iceplex 12:40pm - 1:40pm.

Please remember to help your child be ready by encouraging 9 - 11 hours of sleep per night, drinking lots of water and eating healthy meals.

Getting Dressed

Today some of our veteran players helped our new players practice getting dressed in their hockey equipment. Boy do we need to practice!!

Here is a link I found on Youtube showing a boy getting dressed for hockey. It might be helpful to show this to your child a few times to remind them how it is done.

How To Put On Your Hockey Equipment

2016-2017 Schedule

Our equipment has arrived and being stored in our special "locker room" attached to the lunchroom here at our school.

The students keep asking me when they will finally get to skate. Here is the schedule I have been given from the WJHA:

Oct: 27

Nov: 3, 17, 24

Dec: 1, 8, 15

Jan: 12, 19, 26

Feb: 2, 9, 16 (Feb 23 cancelled due to Mike Keane Charity Classic)

Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23

Apr: 6, 13, 20, 27

May: 4, 11

All hockey practices take place at the MTS Iceplex (3969 Portage Ave)

Every hockey day will look like this:

School Pick Up:                                     11:35                      

Lunch:                                                    12:00-12:20       

Dressing Rooms:                                   12:20-12:40       

Ice Time:                                                12:40-1:40          

Dressing Rooms:                                   1:40-2:00          

Rink Pick Up:                                         2:00                         

Feel free to come cheer on your child and watch their progress any of these dates. 

Hockey Season Begins!

Today we went on our first trip to the MTS Iceplex! 

We didn't get a chance to get on the ice today, but everyone was sized up and equipment chosen for each student, hockey sticks were measured and cut, and everything was put in their hockey bag. Our equipment will be dropped off at school later this week.

While we wait for our first ice time (Thursday October 27th), we will practice putting on our equipment and carrying our bags so we are ready for our first day!

Please remember to help your child be ready for hockey by providing healthy meals and schedule 9-11 hours of sleep every night.