The U7 (Formerly IP) Fundamental Skills program is designed to teach the foundational skills every young hockey player needs. Offered once per week, it complements minor hockey programs for U7 and Junior Fundamentals players.
Sessions focus on proper skating technique, including forward and backward stride, starts and stops, crossovers, and tight turns, as well as the basics of puck control, passing, and shooting. Players work in small groups at skill stations, allowing for plenty of repetitions, personalized feedback, and instructor guidance in a fun and supportive environment. The weekly breakdown of sessions throughout the program will be as follows:
Day 1 – Skating Day 1
Day 2 – Puck skills Day 1
Day 3 – Shooting Day 1
Day 4 – Skating Day 2
Day 5 – Puck Skills Day 2
Day 6 – Shooting Day 2
Day 7 – Skating Day 3
Day 8 – Puck Skills Day 3
Day 9 – Shooting Day 3
Day 10 – Program Recap 1 or Games Day for 10 Week Registrants (All 3 components)
Day 11 (If offered) – Program Recap 2 (All 3 components)
Day 12 (If offered)– Games Day
PLEASE NOTE we HIGHLY recommend beginner players register for our Intro 2 Hockey Program before enrolling in U7 Fundamentals. Players must meet a minimum skill requirement which includes the basic ability to take a stride, use their edges to turn, and control the puck while moving forward. Participants are subject to removal and placement in our Intro 2 Hockey Program if deemed necessary by an instructor.
Dates, Times, and Cost
Bell Sensplex- FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
| Age Group & Registration Link | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2020-2021)- REGISTER HERE- Kanata | 12 WEEK Sunday's: Jan 3, *10, *17, *24, Feb 7, 21, *28, Mar *7, 21, Apr 4, *11, *18 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $522 |
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2020-2021)- REGISTER HERE- Kanata | 12 WEEK- Tuesday's: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30 | 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm | $522 |
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2020-2021)- REGISTER HERE- Kanata | 11 WEEK- Wednesday's: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 24, 31 (No session on Feb 10) | 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm | $478.50 |
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2020-2021)- REGISTER HERE- Kanata | 5 WEEK-Thursday's: Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 25, Apr 1 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $217.50 |
| SOLD OUT (Click here to register for the waitlist) | 12 WEEK- Sunday: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, *15, *29, Dec *6, *13 | 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm | $522 |
| FALL- 5-6 years (2019-2020) - REGISTER HERE - Kanata | 10 WEEK- Sunday: Sept 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, *15, *29, Dec *6, *13 | 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm | $435 |
| FALL- 5-6 years (2019-2020) - REGISTER HERE - Kanata | 10 WEEK- Tuesday: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15 | 5:15 pm to 6:05 pm | $435 |
| FALL- 5-6 years (2019-2020) - REGISTER HERE - Kanata | 10 WEEK- Wednesday: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16 | 5:15 pm to 6:05 pm | $435 |
*Footnote:Nov 15th session will take place 1hr earlier (1pm)
*Footnote:Nov 29th session will take place 15min earlier (1:45pm)
*Footnote:Dec 6th, Dec 13th will take place 15min later (2:15pm)
*Footnote:January 10th & January 24th sessions will take place 45 minutes later (2:45pm)
*Footnote:January 17th sessions will take place 30 minutes later (2:30pm)
*Footnote:February 28th sessions will take place 15 minutes earlier (1:45pm)
*Footnote:March 7th & April 18th sessions will take place 15 minutes later
*Footnote:April 11th sessions will take place 1 hour later (3pm)
Richcraft Sensplex- FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
| Age Group & Registration Link | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2020-2021)- REGISTER HERE- Gloucester | 10 WEEK- Monday's: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 22 | 4:15 pm to 5:05 pm | $435 |
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2020-2021)- REGISTER HERE- Gloucester | 10 WEEK- Tuesday's: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 23 | 5:15 pm to 6:05 pm | $435 |
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2020-2021)- REGISTER HERE- Gloucester | 12 WEEK- Saturday's: Jan 2, 9, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 27, Apr *3, 10 | 1:15 pm to 2:05 pm | $522 |
| FALL- 5-6 years (2019-2020) - REGISTER HERE - Gloucester | 12 WEEK- Saturday: Sept 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24*, 31, Nov 7, 21, 28, Dec 5, Dec *12, 19 | 1:15 pm to 2:05 pm | $522 |
| FALL- 5-6 years (2019-2020) - REGISTER HERE - Gloucester | 9 WEEK- Monday: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14 | 4:15 pm to 5:05 pm | $392 |
*Footnote:October 24th session will start 15min later (1:30pm)
*Footnote:Dec 12th session will start 15min later (1:30pm)
*Footnote:April 3rd session will start 2 hours later (3:15pm)
Cavanagh Sensplex- FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE
U7 Fundamentals Program- Cavanagh Sensplex
| Age Group & Registration Link | Dates | Time | Cost |
| WINTER- 5-6 years (2019-2020) - REGISTER HERE - Kinburn | 10 WEEK- Wednesday: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10 | 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm | $435 |
| FALL- 5-6 years (2019-2020) - REGISTER HERE - Kinburn | 10 WEEK- Wednesday: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16 | 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm | $435 |
Information
Our qualified instructors will correct and properly demonstrate each skill in a fun and comfortable learning environment, designed to increase each player’s confidence and enjoyment. Skaters will work in small groups at stations with extended times to increase the number of repetitions, with constant error detection and correction from instructors. Our lesson plans are designed to be fun for all participants and feature great instructor-to-participant ratios in order to ensure personalized feedback and proper support for all players. We believe excellence is achieved through repetition. While each session follows the same proven program structure, new drills and variations are introduced to continuously reinforce key skills and support player development.
Full program details will be provided to registered families one week prior to the start date of the program.
If you have questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact our team at senshockeyprograms@sensplex.ca, or give us a call at (613) 599-0222.
Equipment Needed
CSA Approved Helmet
With Cage
Practice Jersey & Hockey Socks
Neck Guard
Shoulder & Elbow Pads
Hockey Pants & Shin Pads
Hockey Stick & Gloves
Hockey Skates
Jock or Jill
Mouth Guard
Optional
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All Sensplex programs and camps are planned based on enrollment numbers well in advance of the program start date. As such, cancellations and refunds are generally not permitted, except in cases of medical necessity.
If a participant is unable to attend a camp or program due to medical reasons and provides notice prior to the start date, they will receive a credit for the full amount paid, less a $35 administration fee. This credit may be applied to any Sensplex camp or program occurring within the next one (1) full calendar year.
A doctor’s note is required to validate medical cancellations and must be submitted within one week of notification. Please note that all credits issued are non-transferable.
We appreciate your understanding and support of our programs.
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