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Initiation Program (IP)
The Initiation Program (IP) is designed to offer a fun and safe learning environment where players focus on:
- The basic skills and rules of ice hockey
- Concepts of playing on a team
- Cooperation and fair play
- Develops coordination, balance, and fine motor skills
The ultimate goal of the initiation program is to instill an enjoyment of the game and a desire to continue to play the game at more advanced levels.
The IP Program gives players the chance to learn and improve critical hockey skills such as Skating, Puck Handling, Passing, and Shooting all while having fun.
OHC IP UTILIZES THE AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL (ADM)
ADM was created with the a core design that valued practices and proper training above all else.
The design of ADM stresses that practices can and should be fun, especially if the kids are all playing together and having a blast with a game that they love. The more they play it, the better chance that they’ll love it. And when you combine a passion for the game with increased puck time, kids will start to excel at it. Play, love, excel. That’s the ADM.
While in the development stages of ADM, it became apparent that critical areas in our system were neglecting kids at a very early age. All children progress through the same development stages and certain aspects of these stages must be addressed at the appropriate points along the development curve in order for our children to reach their potential. ADM provides maximum player development through age-appropriate structure and content.
Without developing skills and certain physical and mental attributes at the appropriate time, the long-term prospects of becoming a truly elite player diminish each day.
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Registration is now open for our Fall/Winter IP Session
Fall Session runs from 9/23-12/14
Winter Session runs from 12/16-3/1
*Registration for one of the sessions is $250, or both for $450.
Practice times are 45 minutes on Monday nights and 1 hour on Saturday mornings.
Jersey purchase is available at time of registration.
Jerseys and Socks
If you would like to purchase a Jr Mavs white hockey jersey ($25) and/or hockey socks ($10) order and pay by clicking the link below. The jerseys/socks will be available to pick up at Grover Ice during practice. If you oder prior to the start of the season your jersey will be available the first day of practice.
INTERESTED IN COACHING
We are ALWAYS in need of IP Coaches. Please email the IP/Mite Director, Drew Peckenpaugh at ipmitedirector@omahahockey.net if you would be willing to volunteer your time.
We can help direct you with what needs to be done to coach. If you have not already coached before this must be done before stepping on the ice.
Fall and Winter 2024-2025
Welcome to the 2024- 2025 Omaha Hockey Fall/Winter IP (Initiation Program) Registration with the Omaha Hockey Club.
Fall session runs 9/23-12/14
Winter session runs 12/16-3/1
Practice times are 45 minutes on Monday nights and 1 hour on Saturday mornings.
This registration session will allow you to provide contact information, sign consents, and submit payment. Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately.
Each Player must register first with USA Hockey and then return to this Registration Session to signup for the 2024-2025 Season.
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