U7 INITIATION PROGRAM 2024-25 WELCOME SCHEDULE
Welcome to the 2024-2025 North London Nationals U7/IP program, we are excited to get started! The season begins Saturday, September 7th at Carling Arena with “prep skates”, followed by “evaluation skates” on Saturday, September 14th and Saturday, September 21st. Our regular season will begin Saturday, September 28th with ice times scheduled weekly on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Registration
All players must be registered with North London prior to stepping on the ice. Information about registration can be found here: https://northlondonhockey.ca/Pages/1386/General_Information/
One parent/guardian from the family is required to complete the “Respect in Sports - Parents” online program prior to the prep skate. Instructions can be found here: https://northlondonhockey.ca/Pages/6800/Respect_In_Sport_-_Parent_Program_/
Prep Skate
This skate will allow kids the opportunity to get on the ice and feel comfortable following summer. It’s also a great chance to double check that your kiddo has properly fitting gear and skates if you have not already done so!
Skaters are divided into three groups by age, see below.
Evaluation Skates
The evaluation skates give our coaches and evaluation team an opportunity to assess all players and separate them by skill, so they have the best opportunity to develop and have fun with similar skilled players during the season.
Skaters are divided into three groups by age, see below.
Skaters will be given a white numbered jersey when they arrive on Saturday, September 7th or Saturday, September 14th. This jersey is to be kept for the prep and evaluation period and shall be returned after the evaluation skates.
Players are responsible to bring their own hockey socks for the prep skates and evaluation skates and need to be fully dressed in Hockey Canada/Alliance Hockey approved hockey gear. (Please note, a mouth guard is recommended, but not required.)
Once the evaluations are complete, skaters will be separated into three groups for the remainder of the season: Red, Blue and White. Early in the season lead coaches will assign Timbits jerseys and hockey socks, which work out to four different coloured 'teams' per group. White evaluation jerseys are exchanged for Timbit's coloured jerseys and hockey socks at this point.
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Prep Skate Ice Times
The schedule for U7 prep skates can be found at this website: https://northlondonhockey.ca/Teams/4278/Calendar/?Month=9&Year=2024
** Due to the large number of players, it is essential that players only attend the times designated for them. **
Saturday September 7th 2024 - Carling Arena, A-Pad
Group 1: 8:00am-9:00am: DOB: January 1st 2018 - October 14th 2018
Group 2: 9:00am-10:00am: DOB: October 15th 2018 - October 14th 2019
Group 3: 10:00am-11:00am: DOB: October 15th 2019 - December 31st 2021
Evaluation Ice Times
The schedule for U7 evaluation skates can be found at this website: https://northlondonhockey.ca/Teams/4304/Calendar/?Month=9&Year=2024
** Due to the large number of players, it is essential that players only attend the times designated for them. **
Saturday September 14th 2024 - Carling Arena, A-Pad
Group 1: 8:00am-9:00am: DOB: January 1st 2018 - October 14th 2018
Group 2: 9:00am-10:00am: DOB: October 15th 2018 - October 14th 2019
Group 3: 10:00am-11:00am: DOB: October 15th 2019 - December 31st 2021
Saturday September 21st 2024 - Carling, A-Pad
Group 1: 8:00am-9:00am: DOB: January 1st 2018 - October 14th 2018
Group 2: 9:00am-10:00am: DOB: October 15th 2018 - October 14th 2019
Group 3: 10:00am-11:00am: DOB: October 15th 2019 - December 31st 2021
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Season Outlook
A typical season runs from early October to late March. Expect two, 50-minute ice times per week on Saturday and Wednesday at Carling Arena. Typically, a couple weeks during the season (usually Christmas and March Break) there will be no ice.
A tentative schedule has been posted but is subject to change. https://northlondonhockey.ca/Categories/1751/Calendar/
Take note that U7 ice times on Saturday will rotate, while Wednesday evening ice time will be static. Subscribing to the calendar is a good way to ensure you have easy access to accurate ice times.
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Lead Coaches and On-Ice Helpers Needed
North London Nationals Minor Hockey Association depends on volunteers to operate a successful minor hockey program. If you are interested in helping out on the ice as an On-ice Helper, please send an e-mail to the U7/IP Convenor at [email protected] and include your child's name. Vulnerable Sector Police Checks are required for all volunteers.