{"id":958,"date":"2023-06-14T18:43:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T18:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raidershc.ca\/?page_id=958"},"modified":"2025-12-11T09:43:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T16:43:39","slug":"programs-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/raidershc.ca\/?page_id=958","title":{"rendered":"Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Raiders Hockey Club offers our members the following programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Community Hockey \u2013 U7 to U21 (Junior C)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Flames Community House League \u2013 NCHL \u2013 U9 and U11 <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Intro to Hockey \u2013 open to players who want to try hockey (ages 4 to 9)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Spring and Summer Development Camps <\/span><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n

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    Hockey Calgary also offers the following programs in addition to what the Raiders Hockey Club offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. First Shift \u2013 Try Hockey Programs<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Junior Flames Program<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Elite Hockey<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Female Hockey (GHC)<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Recreational Hockey Calgary (RHC)<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Here is a comparison of the RHC, House League, and Community programs:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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      For more information on the Community Hockey game play guidelines, please go to the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n Game_Play_Guidelines.pdf (hockeycalgary.ca)<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

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      \n \n \n U7 Community Hockey (Timbits)<\/span>\n
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      The U7 (Timbits) program is a mandated program in Calgary for the Initiation division for 5 and 6 year olds. The program focuses on skill development and the FUNdamentals of the game for the players, coaches, and parents. It is an environment in which children can learn the basic skills without the distractions that are often associated with an over emphasis on winning.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The U7 (Timbits) Program and its rules and regulations are all outlined within the <\/span>\n \n Timbits Program Guide<\/u>\n <\/a> found on the Hockey Calgary website.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The Raiders U7 (Timbits) program begins in September and runs until mid-March. Players will be placed on either a Junior team (5 year olds) or a Senior team (6 year olds). In some instances, due to registration numbers, there maybe mixed teams combining 5 and 6 year olds.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The September and early October dates for ice time will vary but will then be followed by a set schedule of dates for ice times. Once the schedule has been generated, the set dates will be announced for the U7 (Timbits) program with ice times rotating amongst the U7 teams. Our goal is to provide ice at either Crowfoot Arena or Vivo. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Full hockey equipment is required including a practice jersey to start the program. The equipment list to outfit your child can be found in the \u201cResources\u201d tab on our website or on the Hockey Calgary website <\/span>\n \n click here<\/u>\n <\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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      \n \n \n U9 Community Hockey<\/span>\n
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      F<\/span>or players age 7 and 8, this league focuses on skill development and the fundamentals of hockey. The purpose of this league is to address the need for more skill development in the U9 age category. Our goal is to provide a positive environment for learning the fundamentals of hockey and to stimulate interest and desire to continue playing the game of hockey.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The U9 division is one where associations promote coach, parent, official, and player education during the season. Each player will be evaluated fairly and placed on a team where they are best suited to further develop their skills. Teams are limited to when and how many games they can play. <\/span>\n As a result, players will practice more and play fewer games (half ice) to increase their skills compared to other age Divisions.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n

      U9s will typically have 2 practices a week and 1 game per week. Practices are assigned by the Raiders Hockey Club and practice days\/times will vary throughout the week. Games are assigned by Hockey Calgary and game days\/times will vary throughout the week. Practices schedules are released after the game schedule is released by Hockey Calgary. Tournament play, fundraising, cash calls, and other such items are decided at the team level.<\/span><\/p>\n

      This is the Hockey Calgary <\/span>\n \n INTRO TO HOCKEY GUIDE<\/u>\n <\/a> which explains the U9 program in detail and the many benefits of half ice hockey.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Other Resources and Information:<\/span><\/p>\n