Mission Statement

Children's Programs:

1. Develops educated leaders in children/youth physical activity
2. Provides excellent and inclusive recreation/sport and educational experiences to young people
3. Promotes the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and the University of Manitoba as destinations for post secondary education
4. Contributes to the creation and dissemination of physical activity knowledge.

Vison

To be recognized locally and nationally as a leader in providing evidence-based programs while actively collaborating in the creation and dissemination of physical activity knowledge. Children's Programs develops excellent, innovative leaders and provides stimulating, quality programs for children /youth that reflect the values of inclusiveness, fair play and healthy development.

    

Bison Ice Camps

Full equipment is required and is not supplied by the university. Players may be asked by our experienced coaching staff to switch programs in order to place them in the most appropriate group (based on skill levels). All programs include swimming unless otherwise noted.

Children must be the minimum age for the camps by December 31, 2012.

Our Practice Plan

Coaching

On ice, groups will be challenged by our most experienced hockey coaches who will lead them through a week of skill building style practice plans. Players will cycle through a series of stations and will also apply these newly honed skills to different types of game situations. Players will be split into groups within each program based on age and skill/ability.

Off-Ice Instruction

Groups will be led by experienced hockey players who will run them through different off-ice hockey activities, including dry land training, which will focus on agility training, conditioning, game situation practice, hockey talk and some nutritional sessions. Other recreational activities will be incorporated into the program plan designed to match the age and skill level of each group, which will develop teamwork and fair play.

BISON ICE CAMPS AGES 1A 1B 2A 2B *3A 3B 4A 4B 5
Goalies In Net 10-13         12984 12985 13040 13041  
Goalie Training 8-13     12922 12926          
Learn to Skate 5-8   12867   12929          
Mini Herd 5-8 12892 12877 12944 12958 13000 13029 13050 13082 13103
Junior Herd 8-13 12889 12890 12954 12955 13022 13026 13049 13080 13102
Ringette 8-11   12897              
*New* Shots Camp 8-13     12928 12923          
*New* Tryout Prep 10-13         13002 13001 13064 13065  

Performance Tips

Did you know that you can benefit from drinking around 16 or so ounces of water two hours before you exercise? Make sure you sip water throughout the activity for optimum performance.