Archive for April 2016
Parent Code of Conduct
As a parent or spectator: 1. I will not force my child to participate in sports. 2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults. 3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child…
Read MorePlayer Code of Conduct
1. I will play for the fun of it, not to please my parents or coach. 2. I will do my best at all times, for myself and for my team. 3. I will have fun, make friends, improve my skills, and play safely. 4. I will be a good sport; I will not defend…
Read MoreCoach Code of Conduct
1. I will consider it an honour and a privilege to coach the young people of our community. 2. I will keep in mind at all times that I am a youth sports coach and that the recreational experience is for the children not for the adults. 3. I will use positive coaching methods to…
Read MoreHockey Equipment Fitting Guide
It is important to make sure that your player is properly equipped, and that the equipment fits correctly in order offer the maximum protection against injury. Hockey Fitting Guide.
Read MoreWhat is Select Hockey?
Select hockey can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your child and your family. Not only is it a great hockey experience, but it is also a great life experience. The players, parents, and even siblings often develop friendships that can last a lifetime. Select hockey is the next level up from House League. Each…
Read More10 Ways You’re Causing Your Child Sport-Induced Stress
Sports can be fun, but for many children, sports can be extremely stressful.
Read MoreCommunicate Instantly and Get Real-Time Game Updates with TeamSnap Live!
We’re thrilled today to take the wraps off an exciting new feature that will change the way you interact with TeamSnap. TeamSnap Live!
Read MoreCoaching With a Purpose: Mixing Mental Lessons With Physical Ones
In just the last two decades, coaches are finally realizing the tremendous impact they can have on their win/loss record and the respect of their athletes by coaching the mental game.
Read MoreResearch Says Young Athletes Need More Than Just Practice To Succeed
However, many athletes never quite cross the 10,000 hour finish line, and have used the scapegoat reason, “I just didn’t have enough time to commit to the sport.”
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