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Winter Devo Registration Session 2

By Admin, 01/17/18, 9:00AM CST

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Program Overview / Information

DEVELOPMENT (Learn to Play Hockey)

 

The DEVELOPMENT/LEARN TO PLAY program is the next stop for players age 3-9 who have graduated from the LEARN TO SKATE program or meet the basic skill requirements.  All players will practice one night per week.  These practices will be one hour in length and will focus on developing skills.  Players will be divided into groups based on their general skill level to ensure each player is challenged appropriately.  

Purpose:  The purpose of the Development (Devo) program is to increase the skill level of young skaters within the Komets association by focusing on skill development and placing the players in situations where they can maximize the amount of time touching the puck.  The quickest way for a player to improve is by focusing on skills rather than playing games.

Why Cross-Ice Games?  Cross-ice games maximize the amount of time players handle the puck.  At any level of play, an average player may only have control of the puck for a few seconds during the course of a game.  In a small area/cross-ice game, that same player may have over a minute of puck possession time over the course of 6-7 shifts in one 10 minute game. (Source: USA Hockey)



General Format:

•       All players will practice one night per week.  These practices will be one hour in length and will primarily focus on developing the skills of the players and goalies.

•       Players will be divided based on their general skill level to ensure each player is being challenged appropriately and can focus on the next appropriate practice skill set.

•       Program is intended for skaters 3–9 years old

 

Skills Required*:

·         Get Up on Ice (without Assistance)

·         Forward Stride

·         Glide Turns (Both Directions)

·         Moving Backwards

·         Moving Snowplow Stops

*All skills must be performed without the use of skating aids. Skater's who do not meet any of the basic requirements may be moved to the LEARN TO SKATE program.


February-March Development Program

Session Cost:

$100

 

 

Session Length:

8 weeks

 

 

Practice Length:

60 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of Sessions:

15

 

 

Session Schedule:

Saturdays

and

Sundays

8:00am-9:00am

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday April 6, 2024- Sunday May 26, 2024

 

8:00am-9:00am

 

 

 

   

 

 

*There will be no classes on Mothers Day May 12th

*All dates and times are subject to change if necessary

 

 

Equipment

Required Equipment: The minimum equipment required to participate in the development programs is:

  • Hockey skates
  • Hockey helmet w/face cage
  • Neck Guard (This is mandatory for all skaters playing within the Komets/Jr Komets organization)
  • Hockey shin pads
  • Hockey shorts “breezers”
  • Hockey elbow pads
  • Hockey gloves
  • Hockey socks (worn over shin pads)
  • A colored jersey will be provided by the program as a loaner jersey.

Need Loaner Equipment?

Players in need of equipment can be sized up for equipment prior to the first day of each session.

If you will be borrowing equipment from the Komets, please email Roxanne at vpoff-ice@kenoshakomets.com to set up a time to be fitted. 

Loaner Equipment will be FREE to borrow for the first session of our development program. All equipment rentals will require a $25 per session usage fee for each session after that as long as your athlete is enrolled in Kenosha Komets Development program.
 

 A $50 deposit is required to borrow Kenosha Komets loaner equipment that will be fully refunded upon return of borrowed gear. 

The loaner equipment is based on an honor system and survives because of donated equipment from our members.

 

We do not currently provide the following loaner equipment:*

·    Hockey sticks –We recommend wooden, left or right handed (straight blade) sticks for the skaters in our program.  

·       Mouth Guards, neck guards, or supporters/cups (optional) 

*The equipment “not” provided above (or any other equipment) can be purchased at sporting goods stores or pro-shops.

Please email the program director with any equipment related questions.

 

Please note, equipment is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis

  Loaner equipment is not guaranteed.


USA Hockey Membership

Membership Requirements: A USA Hockey (USAH) Membership Confirmation number is required for all hockey programs.  You'll be able to register your skater with USAH from within the Komets registration session.



Coaching Interest

Experienced with hockey and want to help coach our Development program? Please contact our Hockey Director using the contact information below.

NOTE:  All coaches are required to complete a standard background check prior to assisting on or off ice (provided by the Kenosha Komets).


Questions?

Position Not Filled- Contact Hockey Director

Development Commissioner

Bob Leitza

Hockey Director

Phone: 708-712-6946


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