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Hockey Canada Esso Fun Day On Ice Instructors Manual
This Esso Fun Day On Ice Instructors Manual was published by Hockey Canada and adapted from the Hockey Canada Initiation Program Manual. It sets out the philosophy and basic principles of the Esso Fun Day on-ice plan, including goals such as introducing basic hockey skills and encouraging participants to sign up to play hockey.
The text covers grouping skaters, dividing the ice for station work, on-ice instructor roles, organization and equipment, and positive reinforcement phrases. It also provides key teaching points with instructional guidance for balance, skating basics and forward skating, using drawings and ice diagrams to illustrate skills and drills.
Covers: ESSO FUN DAY ON-ICE PLAN PHILOSOPHY · BASIC PRINCIPLES TO FOLLOW · GROUPING THE SKATERS · DIVISION OF ICE FOR STATION WORK · ON-ICE INSTRUCTORS ROLES · ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT
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Hockey Canada Esso Fun Day On Ice Instructors Manual
Other 12 pages · 529 KB · ENHockey Canada's Esso Fun Day on-ice instructors manual covers basic hockey skills, station work, instructor roles and teaching points.
Questions answered in Hockey Canada manuals
What is the goal of the Esso Fun Day on-ice plan?
The goal is to provide a fun ice session that introduces basic hockey skills to first-time participants.
What can instructors use to help a beginner maintain balance?
A chair may be used; the beginner places their hands on the seat while the instructor holds the back and gently pulls it forward.
