Introduce your son or daughter to Canada’s favorite game, in a fun, supportive environment under the watchful eye of our best Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs instructors.
The Intro 2 Hockey program is designed to teach fundamental hockey skills to your son or daughter, in order to ensure they are ready for their first year of hockey. Each player will receive instruction that will increase their confidence on the ice and familiarize them with all aspects of the game. Our lesson plans are designed to be FUN for all participants and feature great instructor-to-participant ratios in order to ensure proper support for all players!
We believe that perfection and excellence comes through repetition and as such all subsequent sessions while following the same basic program outline and structure will focus on, with new drills and other small variations, the same basic course outline.
Please note that students enrolled in the Intro 2 Hockey program are expected to meet minimum skill and ability requirements. Participants MUST be able to stand and propel themselves around the ice as well as be able to fall and get back up to a standing position without assistance.
Bell Sensplex
Wednesday, February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 6 at 5:15 p.m. – click here to register
The final session (April 6) is moved to Tuesday.
Saturday, February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 at 11:15 a.m. – click here to register
PLEASE NOTE: Should the provincially mandated lockdown end prior to the current February 11 date, Intro 2 Hockey sessions will begin starting that week.
Richcraft Sensplex
Tuesdays, February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 at 5:15 p.m. – click here to register
Sundays, February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 at 2:15 p.m. – click here to register
PLEASE NOTE: Should the provincially mandated lockdown end prior to the current February 11 date, Intro 2 Hockey sessions will begin starting that week.
Weeks | Skating | Puck Skills |
1 | Hockey stance, balance, hand positioning & knee flexion | Stationary puck handling & control |
2 | Edges (Inside, outside, gliding edges), skating technique & stopping | Stationary shooting |
3 | Backwards stride, turns, balance & stopping | Stationary passing, puck control in a crowd |
4 | Tight turns, balance & stopping | Open ice puck handling & control |
5 | Backwards stride, edges (Inside, outside, gliding edges), tight turns | Puck control with turns |
6 | Edge control, backwards stride & stopping | Creativity & awareness with pucks |
7 | Tight turns, backwards stride & stopping | Creativity & dekes |
8 | Review of all skills | Review of all skills |
All of our hockey programs require full equipment to be provided by the parent/guardian. No child shall participate without: Hockey skates, CSA-approved helmet (with cage), neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, jock or jill, shin pads, hockey gloves and a hockey stick. Mouth guards are optional.
Please call 613 599 0222 or email [email protected] for more information regarding schedule. E-mails with scheduling and general information go out one week prior to the start date.
As a result of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the Sensplex facilities have instituted specific COVID-19 protocols to be followed by all participants and spectators. Please click here to see a list of new protocols.
Refund Policy: Read our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Registration Link: Click here to register for the Intro 2 Hockey Program!