Timbits Under-7 (U7) Age Division
Development guidelines for five- and six-year-old players
Under seven years of age as of Dec. 31 of the current season
The age and skill level of the players defines the seasonal plan. Hockey Canada skill-development programs are based on progressive steps and follow the appropriate allocation of time defined in the skill-development pyramid.
CLICK HERE for complete Timbits Hockey Canada U7 Program and cross-ice game information.
Goals for the Timbits U7 age division are:
• Fun
• Introduction of basic skills
• Reviewing of basic skills
• Refining of basic skills
Resource PDF’S
- Game_Play_Rules_2020_Update
- Coach_Development_2020
- game_report_2020
- Officials_Development_2020_Update
- Game_Play_Structure
- Sample_Practice_Plans
- Welcome_to_Intro_to_Hockey_2020_Update
The Timbits U7 program recommends the following practice time allotment:
• 85% technical skills
• 15% individual tactics
• 0% team tactics
• 0% team play
• 0% strategy