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HOCKEY 101:
RINK BASICS
GETTING COMFORTABLE YOUR
FIRST TIME AT THE RINK
ARRIVE WITH TIME TO SPARE
Getting dressed takes longer than you
might expect, especially at first. Give
your family plenty of time before practice
or games.
LET THE COACHES DO THEIR JOB
Cheer, encourage and enjoy watching your
child play. Coaches will handle instruction
from the bench and on the ice.
KEEP IT POSITIVE
Support the players, coaches and
officials. Youth hockey is at its best
when the rink is a positive, fun place
for everyone.
RESPECT THE LOCKER ROOM
Follow your team's locker room policies
and give players and coaches the space
they need before and after ice time. If you
or your child needs guidance in getting
their gear on correctly, don't be afraid to
ask coaches and other parents for help!
HELP KEEP THE RINK CLEAN
Pick up after yourself, keep common
areas clear, and strive to leave the
rink better than how you found it.
ASK QUESTIONS
Every hockey parent and player was
new once. Coaches, team managers
and other parents are happy to help if
you are unsure about where to go or
what to do.
