July 12, 2010
Learn to Play and Youth Information
Upcoming LTP, Beginner League, Inline Techniques and Elite Skills!
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The
Buffalo Wings Roller Hockey League has 2 basic goals when it comes to our
youngest players. The first goal is to
teach the boys and girls how to play In-Line Hockey. The second, and maybe most important, goal is
to help kids live a positive life. We
believe that learning a skill builds self confidence and provides an outlet to
establish friendships through a fun, recreational sport. Our coaches and instructors are positive role
models who give of their time for the love of the sport and the desire to have
a beneficial impact on kids’ lives.
With
the Learn-to Play Program in its 2nd year, it’s apparent that the
program has really taken off. Our registration was actually triple that
of last year’s. We had a ton of kids return for a second year, but the
really surprising number was the total number of new-comers. Seeing so
many excited new faces was totally thrilling. Of course the goal is to
see the players progress into the Buffalo Wings House League, once they are
comfortable. Some of these youngsters
start out, barely able to skate, but soon enough are skating with a reasonable
amount of speed, both forward and backward.
Our coaches teach them the basics of the game as well as Fair Play and
Good Sportsmanship.
These
are the various programs that we offer throughout the year at the Amherst Ice Center from the end of April through the end of
August and at the Kenan Center in Lockport
from September through mid-April.
In-Line Techniques/Strategy ( Advanced Skating
Techniques, Game Strategy and Rules)
FREE Learn to Play (In-Line Hockey and skating instruction- for BEGINNERS)
Designed to
teach beginners In-Line Hockey Rules and Game Strategy. Instruction will
be game format, with coaches stopping play frequently to critique and advise
players on proper positioning (forward/defense), game strategy and ‘team’
mentality.
Beginner League
This league
is designed to be a non-intimidating opportunity to play the game with other
players of similar skill level. These
are 1 hour In-Line games – exciting and
moderately fast paced, with an emphasis on learning and having fun.
Skills and Drills
This program
is designed to reinforce the skills taught in the Learn-to-Play and Beginner
League. This is a combination of
instruction and practice through scrimmage games.
Elite Skills
Designed for
the Intermediate to Advanced players. Buffalo Wings Pro-team Players will
teach skating, passing, shooting, and stick handling techniques. After
the instruction portion, there will be scrimmages to practice the skills.
