Owen Sound Minor Hockey annually sees hundreds of hockey participants. We currently offer several levels of hockey:
- Junior Development (ages 3-7)
- Local League (WOAA)
- Representative "A"
Junior Development (ages 3-7) :
For more detailed information about U8 and Below Hockey, CLICK HERE
Preschool Program (age of 3 by Sept.1st)
- Beginner program introduces your child to the hockey FUNdamentals in a positive and engaging environment. Our coaches teach children the basics of skating skills using toys, music, and games.
- Ice Time -> Oct-Dec (1 x 30 min. session per week) , Jan-Mar (1 x 50 min. session per week)
- If your child cannot stand on their own, we encourage parents to be on the ice to assist the coaches.
Initiation Program (5 - 6 yrs)
- Introduces your child to the core skills of skating, passing, puck control and shooting in a positive fun environment.
- Ice Time -> Oct-Mar ( 2 x 50 min. sessions per week) , Jan-Mar (teams will participate in 1-2 local Jamborees)
- Special power skating & Ice Magic sessions are integrated throughout the season during regular ice times.
- Practice drills and modified games will be played using cross-ice format
- Visit https://www.omha.net/noviceandbelow for further details or contact OSMGH Director of Junior Hockey at [email protected]
Tyke (7 yrs)
- Provides continued focus on developing individual core skills and confidence
- Introduction and emphasis on teamwork
- Ice Time -> Oct-Mar ( 2 x 50 min. sessions per week) , Jan-Mar (teams will participate in 2-3 local Jamborees)
- Special power skating & Ice Magic sessions are integrated throughout the season during regular ice times.
- TBD : Additional modified games via local travelling
- Practice drills and modified games will be played using cross-ice format
- Visit https://www.omha.net/noviceandbelow for further details or contact OSMGH Director of Junior Hockey at [email protected]
Local League - Non Body Contact
Our local league program runs from October 1st until mid to late March depending on playoffs. Local league will be offered for all age groups from U9 - U18. Our local league program is managed by the 2nd vice president.
Representative
Representative Hockey is the most competitive level in our system. Tryouts commence in the spring or fall (see website annually for details). We offer the Rep "A" teams for all age groups from U10 - U18. Owen Sound Jr. Attack teams will play in the Tri-County League, while younger age groups sometimes complete in Group A of the Georgian Bay League.
GENERAL
Owen Sound is classed as an " A "centre by the OMHA. For more information on our programs & organization please review the various areas of our website.