Kitchener Ice Pirates Hockey Team

The Ice Pirates is a team that welcomes interested players aged 5 through adulthood. Players will be place in the appropiate group based on their ability level, not their age. This team provides each player the chance to learn how to skate, learn the game of hockey, increase their social skills, make new friends, gain confidence and most importantly have FUN! Junior/Intermediate group ~ ice time is at 12:15pm • Players can skate unassisted for the length of the ice • Able to participate in structured practice with some assistance & prompting • May be able to stop and start • Learning passing, scoring • Understands the basics of what “team” means Fundamentals of Hockey group ~ ice time is at 1:15pm • Learning to skate • One to one support is often required • Players may need more help focusing on tasks and understanding expectations • Learning to stop and start • Learning about being a part of a team Intermediate/Senior group ~ ice time is at 2:15pm • Can skate at various speeds • Able to follow rules/instruction/drills • Most can stop and start • Learning positions (defence & forward) • Understand what “team” means