Kenosha Komets Hockey

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.

•       Teams will play cross-ice games on Saturday mornings.

◦       Players will be split into teams and will have a set game schedule (all games to be played at Kenosha Ice)

•       Program is intended for skaters 3–10 years old

Cost: $89 per session (7-8 weeks)
** A Komet's Alumni has made a very generous donation to our Development Program for the 2014/15 season.  This donation provides a $10 discount - applied to the DEVO program level only and will be in effect for the entire season. **

Program Runs:  July – April

Target Ages: 3-10

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.

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

• Hockey skates
• Hockey helmet w/face cage
• Hockey shin pads
• Hockey shorts “breezers”
• Hockey elbow pads
• Hockey gloves
• Hockey socks (worn over shin pads)
• Garter belt or hockey jock (holds hockey socks up and in place)
• A colored jersey will be provided by the program, one jersey per season

Need Equipment?

Players in need of equipment can be sized up for equipment prior to the first day of each session. The loaner equipment is complimentary for the player's first year, as long as the player remains in the Komets development program.

We do not currently provide the following loaner equipment:

• mouth guards, neck guards, or supporters/cups
• hockey stick – wooden youth hockey sticks can be purchased at local sporting goods store
• hockey socks – worn over knee pads, sold at Kenosha rink or local sporting goods store

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

Equipment pickup day and time will be announce after the close of registration and before the first day of the session. 

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.

Sessions*

Summer 1 – July/August  - Wednesdays (July 9 – August 30)

Fall 1 – September/October – Tuesdays (September 2 – November 1)

Fall 2 - November/December
– Tuesdays (November 4 – December 20)

Winter 1 – January/February – Tuesdays (January 6 – February 28)

Spring 1 – March/Tues. & April/Wed. (March 4 – May 2)

Practices*

Weekday (Tuesdays/March & Wednesdays/April) 5:35 PM – 6:35 PM

Weekend (Saturdays) 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

*All dates and times are subject to change if necessary

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).