MINI RENEGADES PROGAM
Our MINI RENEGADES program is designed to help new and beginner players learn the fundamentals of ice hockey in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. The program focuses on building confidence on the ice while developing core skating and hockey skills through age-appropriate instruction, games, and small-area activities.
Participants will learn foundational skills such as:
Basic skating (balance, stride, stopping, turning)
Puck control and stickhandling
Passing and receiving
Shooting fundamentals
Introductory positioning and teamwork
Hockey rules, safety, and sportsmanship
Sessions are led by qualified coaches who emphasize skill development, enjoyment, and inclusion—making this an ideal first step for players who are new to hockey or transitioning from learn-to-skate programs.
Program Goals
Introduce hockey in a low-pressure, positive environment
Build basic skating and puck skills
Develop confidence and comfort in full equipment
Encourage teamwork, effort, and fun
Prepare players for future minor hockey / house league programs
Who It’s For
First-time hockey players
Beginner skaters wanting to try hockey
Players needing extra foundational development
Format
10 weeks-twice weekly on-ice sessions (60 minutes)
Warm-up skating + skill stations
Small-area games to apply skills
Lots of repetitions, movement, and fun
Games
1 Ex game weekend on ONE of the following dates:
April 18,19
May 2,3
May 9,10
May 23,24
Schedule
Stew Hendry Wed 01-Apr 4:30 PM 5:30 PM
Frank McCool Thur 02-Apr 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Stew Hendry Thur 02-Apr 4:30 PM 5:30 PM
West Hillhurst Sat 04-Apr 9:15 AM 10:30 AM
Thorncliffe Community Mon 13-Apr 5:45 PM 6:45PM
Southland Sat 18-Apr 10:00AM 11:15AM
Thorncliffe Community Sat 25-Apr 12:00 PM 1:15 PM
Southland - Joe Kryczka Sat 16-May 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
NESS - Rink West Sun 17-May 4:30 PM 05:45 PM
Max Bell - Perry Cavanagh Sun 24-May 12:45 PM 1:45 PM
Winsport - Arena C Sat 30-May 5:15 PM 6:15 PM
Winsport - Arena D Sun 31-May 9:15 AM 10:15 AM
Complete and final schedule will be posted by February 10th