Stronger muscles improve endurance and create stronger bones. Hockey builds character. Since hockey is a team sport, children who play learn the value of working with others. They figure out how to rely on teammates and understand that cooperation is key to success. Children on hockey teams experience a team spirit that encourages trust, responsibility and sportsmanship. These lessons extend into adulthood as teammates turn into coworkers, coaches become bosses, and teams become the companies for which they work.
An often overlooked benefit of team sports, including hockey, is developing the ability to accept the highs and lows in life with poise and balance. Experiencing the wins and losses that come with hockey helps a child deal with the wins and losses in life all that much better.
Hockey also promotes a strong sense of self, a positive self-esteem and pride. Utilizing positive self-talk and managing stress help balance a child's outlook on life. Hockey improves mental agility.
Plays develop in seconds, and momentum can shift in the blink of an eye. A child who can learn how to operate in that sort of environment will improve his or her ability to make quick decisions and think on his or feet. Concentration is also improved; being able to concentrate while playing will make it easier to concentrate while learning. It's also a sport of strategy.
Understanding how one event can lead to—or even create—another is essential to life success. When a child develops the skills to do that on the ice, that child can then translate the skills to life.
Children also learn how to use mental imagery, a skill that can aid in understanding how to do something. Mental imagery is also frequently used by adults to achieve goals. Research has shown that kids who play hockey at a young age are more likely to continue to play that sport throughout their lives. By putting a child in a hockey program, you are creating a lifelong enthusiast and health-oriented individual. Health Benefits of Hockey:.
Hockey is a high-intensity sport that has many cardiovascular benefits. Player Height. Stick Length. The type of shoes you should be wearing depends on the type of surface you are going to play on. If you are playing on a grass field then cleats are the most suitable. The soles usually have large studs hence allowing for better grip, quicker cuts and faster transitions. However, if you are playing on artificial turf, you might want to invest some money into turf shoes which have smaller studs, perfect for gripping on the artificial turf.
But if you are playing in an indoor court, court shoes would be ideal as their soles have maximum grip for smooth surfaces. Even though field hockey is considered a non-contact sport, a mouth guard is compulsory to be worn during all matches. The main function of the mouthguard is to protect against concussion when coming into collision with another player or the ball.
Shin Guards in field hockey are not identical to those used in soccer. Shin Guards in field hockey must cover the athlete's entire ankle all the way up to the bottom of their knee caps.
When you play field hockey, your shins take the most beating from balls and sticks. Hence, you may consider investing in a quality pair of Shin Guards. Socks are pretty common sense.
Staggered registration dates for the Fall season are already underway in some locations. Whether you are new to hockey, a returning player, or a fan, see below for resources designed to keep you and your family safe and get you back to enjoying our game.
We know Canadians are ready to get back to the rink, and so are we! From the grassroots to the highest levels of competition, Our Game Is Back, and we welcome you to join us in celebrating its return. This is not just about our players returning to the ice. Now more than ever, our kids need physical activity, social interactions and opportunities to have fun on the ice while gaining valuable life skills.
Hockey provides mental and physical benefits, and contributes to the well-being of all Canadians. We know kids need to get back to playing games and enjoying the things they love. That is why Hockey Canada and our Members are working diligently to make it happen. As registration rolls out across the country, we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our participants.
Our multifaceted plan includes everything needed to get back to enjoying hockey while knowing you and your family are safe. From coast to coast to coast, Hockey Canada and our Members are ready to providean environment where you can focus on building friendships and having fun again.
We know how passionate all of you are about hockey. Thank you for keeping the spirit of the game alive and well during a challenging 18 months. Whether you are new to hockey, a returning player or a fan, we look forward to making new memories now that Our Game Is Back. Tom Renney Chief Executive Officer. Return to Hockey - OurGameIsBack With guidance from all levels of government, and public health authorities, numerous measures have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of all players, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers and their families.
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