(11-12 year olds)
The golden age of player development

This is the most significant period for development, the window of accelerated adaptation to motor coordination. Group interaction, team building and social activities should be emphasized.
At this stage, children are developmentally ready to acquire the general sports skills that are the cornerstone of all athletic development. Hockey Canada recommends that players in the Learn to Train Stage continue to focus on the development and refinement of individual skills and individual tactics.

Goals for the U13 age division:

• Fun
• Refining of individual tactics
• Intro to team play