The NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families. We want families to experience the game at its best — to understand why so many Canadians feel an inherent love for the sport, and to stimulate a desire for continued participation. We want to take away any intimidation as it relates to equipment requirements, and/or rules of the game, remove potential safety concerns, and most importantly, provide an experience that is memorable and fun.
The First Shift Program
THE NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT HOCKEY PROGRAM | THE FUN STARTS HERE
The NHL/NHLPA First Shift is open to children, between the ages of 6 and 10 years old*, who have never previously enrolled in minor hockey within Canada or the NHL/NHLPA First Shift program.
*To be eligible to participate, children must be born between January 1, 2013 and May 1, 2018.
| The First Shift Program | WINTER 2023 | ||||
| DAY | DATE | ARENA | START | END |
| Saturday | Saturday, January 27, 2024 | Millwoods Arena A | 12:30PM | 1:30PM |
| Saturday | Saturday, February 3, 2024 | Millwoods Arena A | 12:30PM | 1:30PM |
| Saturday | Saturday, February 10, 2024 | Millwoods Arena A | 12:30PM | 1:30PM |
| Saturday | Saturday, February 17, 2024 | Millwoods Arena A | 12:30PM | 1:30PM |
| Saturday | Saturday, February 24, 2024 | Millwoods Arena A | 12:30PM | 1:30PM |
| Saturday | Saturday, March 2, 2024 | Millwoods Arena A | 12:30PM | 1:30PM |
| TFS Welcome event: January 18, 2024 (Food Bank Annex) | ||||
Hockey Edmonton will once again be hosting TWO First Shift programs. One in the Fall (November/December) and one in the Winter (January/February).
Registration is full, but we recommend you join the waitlist in case of cancellations.
THE NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT MAKES HOCKEY:
- Affordable
- Manageable (time commitment)
- Safe
- Fun
PROGRAM CAPACITY:
- A Program Maximum Capacity: 45 participants, 10 on ice instructors
- B Program Maximum Capacity: 30 participants, 7 on ice instructors
HOCKEY CANADA ON-ICE CURRICULUM:
Hockey Canada has created a fun curriculum that focuses on:
- Small areas games and skills stations active
- Wide variety of skating skills, puck handling, passing and shooting exercises
- Discovering the sport through variety of basic motor movement patterns
- Fun games to ensure participants enjoy a full range of hockey experiences
Praise and encouragement will serve as the foundation of the instructor’s approach to working with all participants.
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FEE OF $299 INCLUDES:
- BAUER Equipment (Head-to-Toe)
- Welcome Event
- Equipment fitting demonstration
- Expert fit session and equipment distribution
ON-ICE EXPERIENCE INCLUDING:
- 6 Weeks, 1 session/week, 1 hour on a consistent day and time
- Focus on Fun and Learn to Play
- Insurance for participants
For further program information please CLICK HERE
