Homeschool Hockey Frequently Asked Questions

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There's several pieces of equipment needed both for functional and protective measures. All of the equipment listed below is required to participate in any of our programming. 

• Helmet (Face must be fully covered with a cage, "bubble", or hybrid visor cage)
• Hockey Gloves
• Jersey (if you're signing up for a Homeschool Hockey program, a jersey will be provided as part of your fees)
• Elbow pads
• Shoulder pads
• Neck guard
• Hockey Pants
• Hockey Skates
• Shin Pads
• Hockey Socks
• Cup/Jill
• Hockey Stick

Some additional equipment that is good to have is:

• Stick tape
• Sock tape
• Hair ties/elastics for those with longer hair
• Water Bottle

Our hockey program is designed for individuals with flexible weekday schedules, providing an opportunity to engage in the sport without conflicting with evening or weekend commitments. Whether your child is new to hockey or has prior experience, this program offers structured development in key areas of the game.

Sessions run once a week, with the fall program taking place from October to December and the winter program from January to March. Throughout the program, players will focus on:

• Power Skating – Emphasizing fundamental techniques for improved agility and control
• Hockey Tactics & Rules – Providing both theoretical and practical application for new players
• Passing – Enhancing precision and teamwork skills
• Shooting – Developing accuracy and shot power
• Small-Area Games – Encouraging quick decision-making and gameplay strategy
• Checking Skills – Introducing safe and effective techniques

To ensure players receive instruction tailored to their abilities, we may divide participants into two to three skill-based groups, depending on registration numbers.

This is not a learn-to-skate program, so participants must have prior skating experience. However, advanced hockey skills are not required—players will continue refining their skating techniques within a hockey-focused setting.

If you have any questions about eligibility or program details, feel free to reach out. We look forward to helping players build their skills on the ice! 

While the programs are not funded directly by school boards, many school boards will fund development programs (as opposed to regular hockey teams) but you should check with your specific school board prior to registering to see the eligibility if this is a concern. 

For the 2025/26 season, all the included age groups will be on the ice together, however, where needed and available, players will be split into groups of either the same age group and/or skill level to perform certain drills and activities. 

Sessions typically take place on Tuesday afternoons from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at East Calgary Twin Arenas. While changes to this schedule are unlikely, they are possible. 

For our homeschool hockey program we're aiming to have about a 1-7 coach to player ratio. 

Please note that coach to player ratios are dependent upon overall registration numbers and while our overarching goal is to have the most appropriate coach to player ratio to best serve the players, the  actual coach to player ratio, the actual coach to player ratio may change.