WBLAHA Clinic “Where the fun begins”. Goal of the program.

WBLAHA Clinic

“Where the fun begins”

Goal of the program

Goals for the season

• Focus on individual skills

• Lots of coaching interaction and support

• Little down time on the ice

• Have fun- by working hard

• Dedicated coaching staff and volunteers

Location for all clinic activities- Hippodrome

These times may change. Please check the web site

• Session #1 : 11:40 am to 12:40 pm-

• Session #2: 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

4 year olds

Each 4 year old will need a parent / guardian to be on the ice that has a level 1 certification.

After going through clinic in 2009- 2010 season, the player will go to Mite grading the following year. The player may stay in mites or will return to clinic depending upon how they grade.

What to expect on November 6th

• Lots and lots of kids

• Lots of parents

• Lots of coaches on the ice.

• A variety of skating abilities

• Lots of activity, repetition

• Smiles and Tears

How to prepare your child for the first day.

• Friends- are there friends in your session?

• Make sure the equipment fits

• Break in the skates- on and off ice techniques

• Support their efforts, no matter what the current skill level is

What does it feel like on a cold day in January?

Equipment- what is needed

• Skates- proper fit is crucial• Helmet that fits- full face mask• Stick- proper fit• Shoulder pads• Elbow pads• Gloves• Protective gear• Breezers• Garter or short• Socks• Shim pads

Frequently asked questions

Clinic - Questions and Answers

CLINIC Overview:   The clinic program offers lessons in basic skating and hockey skills for all first year players 4 to 10 years of age. All coaches at this level are volunteers and must have a valid Initiation/Level 1 Certification from the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program to be on the ice. Both boys and girls will be required to begin in this program.

Is there a preseason parent meeting? Yes.  The meeting is on Wednesday, October 13th at 7 pm.  The meeting is going to be held in the North Campus cafe. The purpose of this meeting is to outline the goals for the upcoming year and a parent or  guardian is expected to attend this meeting.

When does clinic season start and finish? Clinic sessions will begin Saturday, November 6, 2010 and run through Saturday, March 5, 2011. Times for Clinic sessions will be reviewed during the parent meeting.

How often do the clinic kids practice? Once every  Saturday. There will be two sessions this season that includes both boys and girls.  Both sessions will be held at the Hippodrome on Saturdays and will be  one hour in length.

Can clinic players participate in the mite skill camp?:   No.   Each player must start out in clinic.

Can you move out of clinic and up to mites or u8's?   Most seasons, a small number of clinic players will be asked to play on a White level Mite or Girls U8 team to fill out those rosters. The decisions for these move-ups will be determined by the Director of Player Development, Mite Coordinator, Girls Director, Girls Coordinator and Clinic Coordinator. No children born after July 1, 2005 will be moved up into the white level. This process will be complete no later than the third week of clinic.

What is the last day to sign up for clinic?  December 31st, 2010

Frequently asked questionsCould I help out on the ice?  Yes.  All that you need to do is get your level 1 certification through USA Hockey. To find out when the certification dates are at, please log into USA hockey and click on the coaching clinics tab.

Can my player jump between the two clinic sessions? If you need to move to another session, then feel free to do so.  Please try to stay in the session assigned to you so that we can plan accordingly and so that we have enough coaches at each session.

Will jerseys and socks be provided?  Jerseys are provided. Black socks, or alike, can be picked up at a local sports shop like Strauss, Zappas, etc.

Who is clinic instructor this year? Keri Olufson.

Can the clinic kids participate in Mite night?  Yes.  They can participate in the first hour that starts at 5:15 every Wednesday night at the Hippodrome.

Is there a special event for the clinic players?  Yes. At the end of the season, we play a year end game that is very special for everyone on the ice, and in the stands.

Can I help out with off ice efforts?:      If you are interested in helping in coordinating events and notices for the clinic program, then please let me know by contacting me at

[email protected]

Extras to keep on hand

• Tape

• Extra socks

• Gloves that fit with their gloves on

• Open face mask that fits when their helmet is on.

• Extra laces

• First aid kit

Where to get equipment?

• Used $0 - $150• Other hockey families• Play it again sports

New $175 to $300• Zappa’s• Strauss• Hisdahls• Used

Practice plans

• 3 to 8 stations on the ice

• Each station is color coordinated

Goal of the program

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Coaching

• Must have a coaching card level 1 or higher

• All coaches must wear helmets

• Need participation from all coaches, try your best to follow the game plan

Come play Hockey sessions

Please feel free to bring as many of your child’s friends as you would like to the “Come play hockey” sessions. We will be playing games and scrimmaging the entire hour. The purpose of this session is to bring together the clinic players, and to introduce the sport to their friends who might be interested in playing hockey as well.

If you are between the ages of 4 to 9, and would like to see what White Bear Hockey is all about, then come skate with us. We are going to host three open skates for the clinic players and others who are interested in playing the game.

First session: October 16th- 12:45 to 1:45 at the White Bear Sports Center

Second session: October 23rd, 4:30 to 5:30 at the Hippodrome

Third Session: November 16th- New Vadnais rink

We will play some games, and will be able to scrimmage as well. Please forward this information to your friends and ask them to join in the fun.

Each player will need to be in full pads. If you need help with equipment, then please let me know. Allen Illgen [email protected]