2019/2020 "Rookie Ravens" Program
The "Rookie Ravens" program is designed to teach players the fundamentals of the game.
Rookie Ravens is led and instructed by members of the Men’s & Women’s Hockey teams at the University of Waterloo. In order for the best experience for the participants in Rookie Ravens and for us to run the best program possible, additional volunteers are required to assist on ice.
The program is non-competitive and the emphasis is on FUN! This program is for girls 5-7 years of age. We'll do drills and 1/2 ice games.
Register early as we sell out every year! This Program is for all however City of Waterloo Residents are given preference.
- When is it: Starts Oct 14 (starts the weekend after Thanksgiving)
- What time: 4pm (usually) for 1 hour
- Where is it: RIM Park Arena
- What ages: 5-7 year olds as of Dec 31 2018
- How Much: $219.00
- 15 weeks
To give an idea of expected schedule, below is the Rookie Ravens schedule from the 2018/19 season
Rookie Ravens Sessions 2018-2019
Sunday October 14, 2018 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday October 28, 2018 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday November 11, 2018 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday November 25, 2018 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday December 2, 2018 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers *Picture Day 330-430p. Photos at the back of Rim Pillers.
Sunday December 16, 2018 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday December 23, 2018 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday January 6, 2019 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday January 13, 2019 - 6pm-7pm @ RIM Pillers note later start time than normal
Sunday January 20, 2019 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday January 27, 2019 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday February 3, 2019 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday February 10, 2019 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday February 17, 2019 - 4pm-5pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday February 24, 2019 3pm-4pm @ RIM Pillers
Sunday March 3, 2019 3pm-4pm @ RIM Pillers
*Games are ½ games played cross-wise per Hockey Canada recommendations.
This program is intended to introduce young players to the game of hockey. The Sunday sessions are 55 minutes in length and will begin with players learning the basic skills needed to play the game. Each week new elements will be introduced as well as reinforcing past skills learned.
Players must be dressed in full hockey equipment.
Required Equipment includes:
CSA approved helmet
Neck guard
Chest protector/Shoulder pads
Elbow pads
Hockey gloves
Jill
Hockey pants
Shin guards
Skates
Stick
Mouth Guard (optional but recommended)
***Hockey Socks are provided to keep – Jerseys are lent out for each session, they are returned after each session.
Please note: This is NOT a "learn to skate" program. It is highly recommended that your daughter has had previous skating lessons.
Other Items of Note:
*If you are confused about how any equipment goes on, just ask, someone will be willing to help you out.
*Please bring a water bottle for your daughter – one that she can sip from (long nozzle) or squirt through her facemask on her helmet (so coaches & volunteers aren’t buckling and unbuckling helmets all session. It should be clearly marked with your daughter’s name for her to find.
*As a help for instructors, please write your daughter's name on some tape on her helmet. Addressing the girls by name really improves their experience.
*Make sure your daughter’s skates are sharpened and ready to go for the first session.
*Non-participants will not be allowed on the ice without being a registered volunteer. This requirement is due to safety and insurance concerns. To be on the ice, you must be wearing skates and a helmet.
Volunteers:
VOLUNTEER instructors are an integral part of this program. Current Ravens players are encouraged to volunteer!
Please Help by completing Waterloo_Ravens_Development_Programs_Volunteers.pdf
Player Registration:
Thanks for registering – we look forward to a great season!
After registering your daughter, you should have receive information via email. If not, please contact [email protected].
Thank you.