Vancouver Canucks Centre for BC Hockey

Youth Programs - Vancouver Canucks Centre for BC Hockey

BC Hockey works in partnership with the Vancouver Canucks through the Canucks Centre for BC Hockey to bring opportunities to amateur hockey in British Columbia. The Centre aims to provide programs and initiatives supporting growth and development of coaches, players and fans.

The partnership is a cooperative effort in which each organization assists the other in the promotion, organization, development, administration, recognition and execution of programs at all levels of amateur hockey.

Some of the initiatives the partnerships has helped to implement include:

TEAM First Contest – Minor hockey players and / or teams are invited to enter a contest that promotes the qualities exemplified by the TEAM First Program. Past winners have been able to participate in an exclusive on-ice event at GM Place. Fin and Vancouver Canucks players and alumni sometimes appear and interact with the winning teams at the event. Instructive sessions are run by BC Hockey course conductors and coaches.

Penalty Free Challenge – As a part of BC Minor Hockey Week, minor hockey teams that play a penalty-free game during the week may submit their penalty free game sheet along with an entry form. One or more teams have been selected to participate in an exclusive on-ice event at GM Place. Fin and Vancouver Canucks players and alumni sometimes appear and interact with the winning teams at the event. Instructive sessions are run by BC Hockey course conductors and coaches.

Female Jamborees – As a partner of the Female Jamborees, the Vancouver Canucks Centre for BC Hockey provides Canucks memorabilia for both events and helps with the administration of the jamboree in the Lower Mainland. In previous seasons, Fin and a Vancouver Canucks player have sometimes made appearances during the opening ceremonies in the Lower Mainland.

Mc Donald’s In the Line Up / We Stand on Guard for Thee – Minor Hockey players with a specified skill level can enter a contest to appear on-ice with the Vancouver Canucks players at GM Place during the singing of the National Anthem.

Chevy Mini Minor – BC Hockey novice-aged minor hockey teams can enter to skate during a Vancouver Canucks intermission. BC Hockey Executive Members may have the opportunity to represent BC Hockey and meet with the participating teams for selected dates.

First Strides – Initiation players can sign up for this one-day program of on-ice and off-ice activities at GM Place. Fin and Vancouver Canucks players and alumni have made appearances in the past. Instructive sessions are run by BC Hockey course conductors and coaches.

Coaching Day in BC – This one-day event is valuable for coaches wishing to expand their coaching knowledge. Attendees get to watch the Vancouver Canucks game-day practice while one of the coaches explains the purpose of each drill. Then BC Hockey course conductors and coaches instruct minor hockey teams in on-ice drills. Teams of various ages perform in succession. Again, one of the course conductors wears a microphone so that they can explain each drill as it’s performed. Representative from BC Hockey and Hockey Canada also present material to the coaches in attendance.

Behind the Bench Coaches Experience – Anyone involved in minor hockey, from coach to administrator to fan, are invited to register and attend. Participants get to watch a game-day practice, hear from NHL coaches, get a tour of GM Place and receive a ticket to that evening’s game. More than one Behind the Bench Coaches Experience is held each year.

Canucks Exercise Tips – Vancouver Canucks players demonstrate various off-ice exercises that can improve an athlete’s on-ice performance.

	Date Posted
One Foot Knock Offs on Bosu	11/07/2006
Side to Side Med Ball Push Ups	10/31/2006
Quick Feet Hurdles	10/24/2006
Deep Lateral Line Hops	10/17/2006
Go Gets	10/10/2006
Rotations with Squat and Pause	10/03/2006
Bosu Simulated Skate	09/26/2006
Quick Feet	09/19/2006
Ball Drops	09/12/2006
Four Cone Box Drill	09/05/2006

Hockey Day in Canada – Working in partnership with CBC, BC Hockey and the Vancouver Canucks Centre for BC Hockey bring opportunities to minor hockey players and teams in BC as a part of the Hockey Day in Canada celebration. In previous years teams have won trips to GM Place to watch the Vancouver Canucks game-day skate and attend that evening’s game, as well as attend a game-day meal with the Vancouver Canucks players and meet CBC on-air personalities.

Adult Skills Camps – This one-day event is designed for both male and female adult recreation players below the Division 5 level to help improve their hockey skills. It consists of both on-ice and off-ice sessions run by several legends of hockey as well as BC Hockey course conductors and coaches. Proceeds will be used to purchase hockey equipment for deserving children throughout British Columbia. The camps are made possible through a partnership between BC Hockey, the Vancouver Canucks Centre for BC Hockey, KidsSport, Team 1040 Sports Radio and HLPA Goals & Dreams Fund.

Canucks SuperSkills – In previous years, one lucky minor hockey team has been selected to appear on-ice with the Vancouver Canucks players and participate in the skills competition.

Public Service Announcements – Vancouver Canucks players and coaches have recorded announcements concerning amateur hockey issues.

Community Corner Radio Appearances – Through the partnership, BC Hockey has appeared on the Community Corner segment on Team 1040 Sports Radio to discuss issues important to amateur hockey.

Silverskate Awards - Presented by the Vancouver Canucks Centre to the BC Hockey Championship team in each division at the representative levels, these awards celebrate the strong ties between minor and professional hockey.

For more information about the Canucks Centre for BC Hockey, please visit the Canucks Community pages.