INITIATION – COMMUNITY/LOCAL – FUNDAMENTALS 1
The focus is on the development of physical literacy. Fundamental movement skills should be mastered and motor development emphasized, and participation in many sports/activities is encouraged. For optimal skill acquisition, the basic hockey skills of skating and puck control are introduced through the Initiation Program. FUN competitions are also introduced in a team environment.

Initiation Practice Plan - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Coaching/Downloads/initiation_practice_plan_e.pdf
Initiation Core Skills - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/initiation_core_skills_e.pdf


Hockey Canada Drill Hub
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Drill-Hub
Small Area Games
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0965/SMALL_AREA_GAMES.pdf
 

NOVICE – LOCAL – FUNDAMENTALS 2
During this period players continue to develop motor skills and coordination. Practices sessions should be held twice a week during the season. Ongoing participation in compatible sports is strongly encouraged. The Novice Skills Program is designed to promote the continued development of physical literacy, fitness, and the basic skills required to play hockey.

Novice Core Skills - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/novice_core_skills_e.pdf
Novice Minor Phase 1 Drills - http://www.sportzone.ca/uploads/9900/files/coaching/Novice02_Phase1_Drills.pdf
Novice Minor Phase 2 Drills - http://www.sportzone.ca/uploads/9900/files/coaching/Novice03_Phase2_Drills.pdf
Novice Major Phase 3 Drills - http://www.sportzone.ca/uploads/9900/files/coaching/Novice04_Phase3_Drills.pdf
Novice Major Phase 4 Drills - http://www.sportzone.ca/uploads/9900/files/coaching/Novice05_Phase4_Drills.pdf

Hockey Canada Drill Hub
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Drill-Hub
Small Area Games
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0965/SMALL_AREA_GAMES.pdf

ATOM – LOCAL - LEARN TO PLAY
 
This stage is the beginning of the most important window to develop the fine motor skills on an individual technical skill basis that leads to utilizing these skills into individual and team tactics later on. During this phase, prior to the beginning of the growth spurt, players have the best opportunity to learn and begin to master fine motor skills that can be used in combination with other skills. In most cases what is learned or not learned in this stage will have a very significant effect on the level of play that is achieved later on. Players should be able to begin to transfer skills and concepts from practices to games.

Atom Core Skills - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/atom_core_skills_e.pdf
Small Area Games Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0042/7138/smallarena.pdf
How to Effectively Use Half Ice Practices - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0048/4211/HOW_TO_CONVERT_FULL_TO_HALF_ICE.pdf
Hockey Canada Drill Hub
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Drill-Hub
Small Area Games
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0965/SMALL_AREA_GAMES.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0962/HCskillscamps1.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan 2 - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0963/HCskillscamps2.pdf

PEEWEE – LOCAL/PROVINCIAL - LEARN TO TRAIN
 
This is the most significant period for development. This is the window of accelerated adaptation to motor coordination. Group interaction, team building and social activities should be emphasized. A reasonable balance of practices and games will foster the ongoing development and mastery of essential skills in hockey.

Peewee Core Skills - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/peewee_core_skills_e.pdf
Peewee Practice Plan - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/peewee_practice_plan_e.pdf
Small Area Games Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0042/7138/smallarena.pdf
How to Effectively Use Half Ice Practices - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0048/4211/HOW_TO_CONVERT_FULL_TO_HALF_ICE.pdf
Hockey Canada Drill Hub
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Drill-Hub
Small Area Games
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0965/SMALL_AREA_GAMES.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0962/HCskillscamps1.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan 2 - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0963/HCskillscamps2.pdf
Hockey Canada Advanced Skills Camp Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0964/advanced_skills_camps.pdf

BANTAM – PROVINCIAL - TRAIN TO TRAIN
 
The focus during this stage is on building an aerobic base, developing speed and strength and further developing and consolidating sport specific technical skills with an increased emphasis on hockey and a reduction in the number of other sports played. This phase will also include the introduction and development of individual and group tactics. Social and emotional considerations are addressed by placing an emphasis on team-building, group interaction and social activities.

Bantam Core Skills - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/bantam_core_skills_e.pdf
Bantam Practice Plan - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/bantam_practice_plan_e.pdf
Small Area Games Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0042/7138/smallarena.pdf
How to Effectively Use Half Ice Practices - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0048/4211/HOW_TO_CONVERT_FULL_TO_HALF_ICE.pdf
Hockey Canada Drill Hub
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Drill-Hub
Small Area Games
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0965/SMALL_AREA_GAMES.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0962/HCskillscamps1.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan 2 - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0963/HCskillscamps2.pdf
Hockey Canada Advanced Skills Camp Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0964/advanced_skills_camps.pdf

MIDGET – NATIONAL - TRAIN TO COMPETE
 
During this stage players will participate in training with a focus on position specific technical and tactical preparation. There is as emphasis on fitness preparation and the development of position specific technical and tactical skills under competitive conditions. Important objectives are the development of aerobic capacity, power, self-awareness and independence. The player may be introduced to international competitive experience at the end of this stage

Midget Core Skills - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/midget_core_skills_e.pdf
Midget Practice Plan - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Players/Downloads/midget_practice_plan_e.pdf
Small Area Games Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0042/7138/smallarena.pdf
How to Effectively Use Half Ice Practices - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0048/4211/HOW_TO_CONVERT_FULL_TO_HALF_ICE.pdf
Hockey Canada Drill Hub
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Drill-Hub
Small Area Games
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0965/SMALL_AREA_GAMES.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0962/HCskillscamps1.pdf
Hockey Canada Skills Camp Practice Plan 2 - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0963/HCskillscamps2.pdf
Hockey Canada Advanced Skills Camp Plan - http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0044/0964/advanced_skills_camps.pdf

OTHER RESOURCES

Hockey Canada LTPD - http://cdn.agilitycms.com/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Coaching/LTPD/Downloads/LTPD_manual_may_2013_e.pdf
Hockey Canada Coaches Downloads - https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Hockey-Programs/Coaching/Essentials/Downloads#LTPDDownloads