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Our Novice Ice Cats 2019/20

This season our Novice Ice Cats started the implementation of Hockey Canada’s/OWHA Player Pathway Development Models. The OWHA has always promoted the Long-term Player Development (LTPD) model. These Player Pathways are an enhanced addition to the original LTPD document. Hockey Canada (OWHA supported) made these additions under the belief that the program was developed to ensure that the child’s early experiences with hockey are delivered in a safe and positive experience. Both of our Novice Ice Cat teams deserve big kudo’s for our 1^st year of the Novice Player Pathway!
Novice Rep		Novice House League
All Novice players played half-ice or a max of 100 x 100 until January 15^th. This will continue in 2020/21 except the maximum size has been reduced to 100 x 85. Teams may transition to full ice after December. Hockey Canada states that children need to be placed into competitive situations that suit their age-appropriate abilities and it is important to fully understand and appreciate the benefits of half-ice hockey: - Small spaces equate to more engagement in the play - Shrinking the playing surface increases offence - More of a team game is apparent - Short, quick passes find their mark
Novice Rep Play prior to January 15th		Novice HL post January 15th
Another change this season was that scores were not posted for each game. Teams could enter scores after December. This continues for 2020/21 season. This doesn't mean that teams don't get excited when they do score.

Players are not assigned a position, and it is recommended that each player rotates being a goalie. The OWHA cites that early specialization of a position hinders the overall development of a Player. Allowing for all players to rotate through all positions prepares the player for playing multiple positions or on special team plays by learning the fundamentals at an early age.
Novice Rep		Novice House League
Development is always important in developing the skills and endurance to play hockey (on-ice practices and dryland). In the Hockey Canada Novice Player Pathway this point is highlighted. Next season there are mandatory practice/skill sessions prior to formal player evaluations/selection/tryouts and a specified development time frame following team selection and prior to the start of the regular season.
Novice Rep Dryland
The 2020/21 Season will see a few more requirements added to this Player Pathway. All of the changes can be viewed in the Representative or House League Home Pages under the Category Pages (2020/21 OWHA Seasonal Structure) or the Hockey Canada/OWHA U9 Player Pathway Policy here
Novice Rep - Waiting to Play

The Rep Team Selena S Sophia D Leah D Esme F Reese F Tatum G Kayla M Claire M Autumn P Kennedy S Payton S Addison T Taylor T Zoey V Briar W		The House League Team Lakelyn M Penny B Clarise F Clera F Rowenn F Charlotte G Julia K Kaela K Aubrey M Sydney M Kaelyn M Ellie P Addison P Mila S Madelyn S Collins S Elaura T Presley V Jovie W

The Rep Coaching Team Head Coach: Krista DuChene Assistant Coaches: Brad Saint Ben Gagnon Trainer: Nicole Scottie Managers: Beth Fleury Tara Myers Webmaster: Tara Wright		The House League Coaching Team Head Coach: Scott Beal Assistant Coaches: Ken Osborne Matt Peikos Trainer: Ainsley Peikos Manager: Andrew Vandewall

Of course we all agree that all of this skill building, learning, development, playing games and travelling can be very exhausting!

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