Hockey Buds (2025) Inc.

Hockey Buds Drop-In Ball Hockey training session is aimed towards athletes from 8-Under to and including 14-Under, providing kids and their families the best of what youth sports can be: having fun, staying active, making friends, and creating great memories.

Receive a $25 thank you voucher to use toward full program enrollment.

Having various youth ages learn hockey together provides a unique, highly collaborative dynamic that benefits both younger and older participants. Learn more of the benefits of the program further down this page.

"Building skills, confidence, and a love of the game from first stride to elite play."

Cost: Only $10 per athlete.

Day: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

Duration: approx. 55 mins.

Session breakdown: 3 X Skill develpoment stations [passing, shooting and stickhandling] + 30 minute game to apply such skills.

Open to: 

8-Undeer - 2nd - 3rd grade

10-Under - 3rd - 5th grade

12- Under - 5th - 7th grade

14-Under - 7th - 9th grade

Athletes will also complete endurance and conditioning training. Athletes will get to apply such skill development in a game atmosphere.

With a strong emphasis on team building, respect and kindness towards others while athletes stride to elite play!

Payments options and discounts

• • We accept online [payment card].
  • We also offer our Assist-A-Kid program thus no kid is left out due to expenses. Enquire at administrative.director@hockeybuds.ca

PLAYER EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION

ALL PLAYERS GEAR [Mandatory except where noted]

• Hockey stick
• Gloves
• Helmet with cage
• Athletic shoes
• Shin Guards [ball hockey or soccer]
• Water Bottle

NOT REQUIRED, BUT PERMITTED IF DESIRED

• Elbow Pads [soft]
• Knee pads [soft]

Benefits of the Hockey Buds training sessions:

Accelerated Skill & Cognitive Development

Rapid observational learning:

Younger players naturally mimic the advanced stickhandling, shooting mechanics, and positioning of older players.

Elevated hockey IQ:

Mixed-age games force older youth to slow down and think strategically, while younger players must adapt to a faster mental pace.

Controlled physical play:

Because of the age gap, older players instinctively focus on body positioning and stick checking rather than relying on pure size or collision, teaching everyone cleaner defensive habits.

Social Growth & Mentorship

Built-in leadership roles: The 12U and 14U players step into mentorship roles, which builds their confidence, communication skills, and emotional maturity.

Boosted confidence for younger players:

Playing alongside "big kids" makes younger athletes players feel valued, accelerating their social comfort and belonging in the sport.

Stronger community culture:

Blending ages breaks down social cliques, creating a tight-knit environment where everyone supports one another.

Practical & Logistical Advantages

Simpler family schedules:

Parents with multiple kids in different age brackets can handle drop-offs, practices, and games all at the same time and place.

Lower cost of entry:

Ball hockey already requires minimal gear compared to ice hockey. Mixed-age groups make it even easier to pass down outgrown equipment right on the spot.

Easier roster management:

Helps maintain consistent, viable program/game numbers without worrying about low registration in a single age bracket thus keeping costs down and lest of a chance of cancelling programs/leagues that would negatively impact the athletes that want to participate. 

You may have to check your junk mail for confirmation of enrollment and payment.

Email would be from NXT GEN Academy Ball Hockey Program c/o noreply@corsizio.com

Do not reply to this email instead send any questions/concerns to administrative.director@hockeybuds.ca