Links - Dodge Caravan Kids Presidents Corner - North River Minor Hockey Association

Dodge Caravan Kids Presidents CornerCongratulations and thank you for joining the Dodge Grand Caravan Kids Team This program is our way of helping young boys and girls enjoy the great game of hockey as Chrysler Jeep Dodge retailers team up with minor hockey associations like yours to sponsor Novice House League teams across the country Why Because we believe Canadas favourite sport has a lot to offer In addition to the physical fitness and health benefits players will learn valuable life skills including leadership dedication teamwork the importance of listening to authority respect sportsmanship perseverance and most importantly how to have fun! Its also fitting that Canadas favourite minivan is making it easier for kids to enjoy Canadas favourite sportHave a great season Well see you down the roadReid BiglandPresident and CEO Chrysler CanadaTIPSFOR PARENTSShout encouragement whisper constructive criticismWhen you consider the playing surface equipment and skills involved ice hockey is perhaps the most complicated amateur sport out there Its also one of the most enjoyable with more young boys and girls participating every year As parents its important to build a positive foundation of confidence and fun particularly at this age Take every opportunity to point out and reinforce good things That was great the way you tried to pass to Johnny or You were really skating fast today! Put a positive spin on opportunities for improvement too Every time you shoot on the net theres a chance the puck will go in so try to shoot a little more or Passing the puck to a teammate is the fastest way to move down to the other teams end Next week lets try to look up and if one of your players is open pass them the puck and see what happensFOR KIDSBe a team playerHockey is a team sport The players who help make a goal possible are just as important as the one who puts the puck in the net Dont try to do everything yourself pass the puck to teammates who are open and theyll do the same for you when they have a chance Youll be surprised how much fun it is when everybody works together as a teamIts okay to loseThink of your favourite NHL hockey team or player I bet you can remember them losing games lots of times When youre a Caravan Hockey Kid the only thing that matters is having fun Whether its a practice or a game just try your best and have fun Every time you play youll get a little better and before you know it youll be playing better than you ever thought you couldTRAVELLING TIPSSometimes it seems like getting players siblings and gear to the arena on time can be more stressful than sudden death overtime in a championship game Well the folks at Dodge Caravan Kids have years of Hockey Parent experience between them So we pulled together some time proven tips to share with our fellow Hockey Moms and Dads Wh...