The HockeyTots franchised program is a child development program for kids ages 18 months to 6 years old. It uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. The curriculum is professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and create self-confidence. HockeyTots classes are held on non-ice surfaces such as school gym, indoor facilities, etc. It uses small rubber-based hockey sticks designed for children ages 18 months to 6 years old.
Kitties – 18 to 26 months. This parent participation class uses a variety of props, songs and games to engage toddlers in participation activities. Simple motor skills are stressed like passing the ball, receiving the ball, running and balance.
Kitties II – 24 to 35 months. More advanced motor and hockey skills development are stressed. Similar to Cougars class, but with more parent participation.
Cougars – 3 year olds. This introductory class, designed for the 3-year old attention span, teaches kids passing & receiving a ball, scoring a goal, balance, ball & stick control, hand-eye coordination, running control as well as listening and following instructions. We use a variety of props and games with lots of physical hockey related activities and skills.
Tigers – 3 ½ year olds. This class teaches kids more in-depth passing & receiving, scoring a goal, balance, ball & stick control, hand-eye coordination, running control as well as listening and following instructions. We use a variety of props and games with lots of physical hockey related activities and skills.
Tigers II – 4 year olds. Tigers II are the progression class for Tigers. More advanced skills are taught and new concepts introduced. The emphasis is individual hockey and motor-skills development using a variety of fun games and props.
Panthers – 4 ½ year olds. Panthers are considered an advanced class and a natural progression for the Tigers. More advanced hockey skills are taught and new concepts introduced. The emphasis is on individual hockey and motor-skills development.
Lions – 5 & 6 year olds. This class is for 5 & 6 year olds. We teach more advanced hockey concepts to the children while maintaining a fun-based games and props. Children will start to play little hockey games with various scrimmages.
Lions II – 5 & 6 year olds. This is the progression class for Lions. More challenging hockey skills development games are played. Approximately half the time is spent playing hockey games.
