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For The Love Of The Game Ringette Academy is a new program being
offered to Bunny, Novice, Petite and Tween players. The program has been
developed independently by myself, Jodie Smibert, following
Lisa Brown's coaching philosophy of learning through fun.
Jodie has played hockey/ringette for 30 yrs and was part of the first
U18 Canada Winter Games girls' hockey program. Jodie was Head Ringette
Instructor for Canlan Ice Sports, is a Sherwood Park ringette coach,
and is the 2010 Sherwood Park Novice Select B Head Coach. She currently plays for a
Women's Tier A hockey team, a Co-Ed A hockey team and an Open Ringette Team.
Lastly, Jodie is a member of Ringette Alberta's LTAD (Long Term
Athlete Development) Committee for implementing LTAD into ringette in
Alberta. LTAD is a new athlete development program instituted by
Sport Canada.
Having grown up in a small town and spent winters on the outdoor rinks
or playing street hockey, Jodie grew up playing For The Love Of The Game
and loves passing that passion for the game on to young players so they
play ringette for all the right reasons.
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SPECIAL NOTE!
Megan Horne formerly of the Edmonton WAM, National Ringette League, will
also be instructing!
The objective of the
program is not only to keep the kids skating during the "off season"
but also to offer them a unique, fun experience they will not soon
forget. This program removes the pressure of winning or losing
players experience during the season, and focuses on fundamental skill
development through games and shinny ringette.
Did you know?....The ages of 9-12 are the most important for skill
acquisition. Poor training between 6-16 years of age cannot be fully
corrected (athletes will never reach genetic potential). It takes
10,000 hours or 10,000 repetitions to master a skill! Skating year
round makes a tremendous difference in skill development and
advancement.
Our program includes skating to music, one-on-one instruction gauged at maximizing the
individual's personal skills, and Heart & Hustle daily awards. We hope
your child will have an experience they will never forget and complete
the program with a positive outlook, improved skills and skating...and a
true love of the game. |
