Ancaster Girls Instructional Program- Fun, Skills, Confidence!
Hey parents, are you ready to kickstart your child's love for hockey? Perhaps, provide them the opportunity to work on their skills?
The Ancaster Avalanche Girls Hockey Association (AAGHA) is thrilled to bring back our popular Instructional Program (IP) for the 2024-2025 season! With the amazing coaches from Mak’s Hockey Academy on board, your young player is in for a season full of fun, growth, and skill-building on the ice!
Why Join the Instructional Program?
Our IP is designed specifically for young girls registered with AAGHA who are eager to develop their hockey skills in a fun, supportive environment. Whether your child is a budding superstar or just starting to fall in love with the game, this program is perfect for them!
We’ll focus on:
- Building core hockey skills like skating, puck handling, shooting, and passing
- Fostering teamwork, confidence, and personal achievement
- Developing a strong foundation for future success in the sport
If your child is 3-6 years old and still learning to skate, check out our **U5/U7 Fundamentals Program** for the perfect starting point!
Who Can Join?
Our Instructional Program is part of Hockey Canada’s mission to make every child’s first experience with hockey a positive one. Designed for beginner players, this program helps kids develop basic skills, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, structured, and FUN environment.
Your child will learn:
- The joy of hockey and staying active
- Fundamental skills like stopping, turning, and passing
- Teamwork, cooperation, and fair play
Program Details
Duration: 19 sessions of 1 hour each
Location: Spring Valley Arena
Time: Tuesday evenings from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Start Date: October 15, 2024
End Date: March 6, 2025
Cost: $395 for players currently registered with AAGHA
Whether your daughter is in U9 or U11, we strongly encourage them to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to sharpen their skills and fall in love with hockey!
Limited Spots Available – Register Early!
Due to high demand, we’re only able to accommodate 30 players this season, so don’t wait! Register now to guarantee your spot and avoid disappointment.
Our local heroes, Geraldine Heaney and Laura Fortino, are proud to endorse this program:
"This program sets the foundation for all future enjoyment and success in hockey. Having fun while developing basic skills builds confidence and encourages a lifelong love of the sport." – Geraldine Heaney
"Learning the basics early lets kids skate more, pass more, shoot more, and most importantly – have more fun!" – Laura Fortino
League Contact: Jeff Evans -[email protected]
AAGHA Director of Player and Coach Development
Info: Mak’s Hockey Academy Website (MHL) - http://phlacademy.ca/
Mak's Contact: Mr. Leo Paone - Director MHL - [email protected]