Rocket Launchers U7 - U11

Directors

What is it?

This is a new program in its second year with Lacombe Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) with the goal to foster a love of hockey for kids who are new to the sport and try it out with a smaller time commitment. 

Ages

Players in the U7-U11 age divisions (birth years 2013-2018).

Notes:

• Players registered in a LMHA U7-U11 division are unable to participate in this program.
• Players can switch to a team with a prorated discount at any point during the season until early January 2024.  If you choose to switch to a team, you attend their regular practice times as well as any scheduled games, tournaments, events, etc.

Program Length

Dates: 10 program skates are provided with the anticipation to in October 2023 and conclude in mid March 2024

Days: Ice times are typically Saturday afternoons (e.g. 4:30-5:30pm)

Practice Format

Each practice is one hour in length and led by certified LMHA coaches with support from on-ice helpers (LMHA players U11 or above). There will be series of drills and games to support player development and adapt to growth in player skills throughout the season.

Location

Gary Moe Sportsplex Arena #1 and #2

Required Equipment

Full player equipment is required. 

Player Registration Fee

Registration fee is $175 and all players will receive a Memory Mate team picture, keepsake jersey and hockey socks.

At any point through the season, up until early January 2024, players can switch to a team with a prorated discount.

Parent/Guardian Attendance Required

• U7 aged players (2017,2018) is not a drop off program
• U9-U11 aged (2016-2013) can be a drop off program but parent/guardian support for equipment dressing is required

What are past participants saying?

Rocket Launchers had a really successful first year in 2022/23 with several players planning to register on a team in 2023/24 and four players also switched onto regular teams through the season. Here’s what some participants had to say (need to confirm these-Amy do you have any comments from parents you could insert? I’m just waiting for some from the few who switched into teams partway through the year):

• We loved the opportunity to try hockey out and make sure my player loved it before committing to a team for the full year
• The final wrap-up game in Sylvan Lake was a lot of fun!