U7 TIMBITS

U7 TIMBITS (2018(Sr)-2019(Jr))
The U7 division continues to be sponsored by Tim Hortons and is a mandated program in Calgary for 5 and 6-years old..  The program focuses on skill development and the FUNdamentals of the game for the participants, coaches and parents. On average there are over 100 teams that make up the Timbits Age Category in Zone 9- Hockey Calgary.  The Timbits Program and its rules and regulations are all outlined within the U7 Timbits Program Guide.

Our program starts with evaluations in mid-September where players are then placed in the Junior (2018) or Senior (2017) division and placed on balanced teams and finishes mid March.  With the sponsorship dollars received from Tim Hortons, Hockey Calgary is able to purchase jerseys, host the Timbits Jamboree, purchase pucks, provide each player with a Timbits Medal, supply water bottles to various tournaments, host educational sessions for coaches and operate a learn to play hockey program for first year Timbits players.

TIMBITS SCHEDULE

U7 Junior teams will have scheduled ice times on Monday/Saturday and U7 Senior teams will have scheduled ice times on Friday/Sunday.  Teams will rotate through the different times on their specified day, so that no one team is getting all of the ‘early’ ice times.  We do our best to keep to these same days however there may be times when this is not possible due to ice limitations.  When deviations from these days is required, we do our best to provide as much notice as possible to families.

U7 TIMBITS JUNIOR

  • 8 games will be scheduled by Hockey Calgary
  • Games will be scheduled on Saturdays
  • Games will be scheduled in line with community regular season – Dec 4 to 21 & Jan 3 to Feb 25
  • Total number of games is 16
  • Teams can begin playing formal games November 25
  • Maximum 2 tournaments/jamborees (excluding Hockey Calgary Jamboree)
  • Maximum 1 out of town tournament (defined as any rink outside Hockey Calgary boundaries)

U7 TIMBITS SENIOR

  • 8 games will be scheduled by Hockey Calgary
  • Games will be scheduled on Sundays
  • Games will be scheduled in line with community regular season – Dec 4 to 21 & Jan 3 to Feb 25
  • Total number of games is 20
  • Teams can begin playing formal games November 11
  • Maximum 3 tournaments/jamborees (excluding Hockey Calgary Jamboree)
  • Maximum 1 out of town tournament (defined as any rink outside Hockey Calgary boundaries)

TIMBITS JERSEYS

Thanks to Tim Hortons, each player in Timbits receives a Timbits jersey and socks that they get to wear for the season.  The jerseys must be worn during each practice, game and tournament that the team takes part in.  No name bars and or sponsor bars are permitted on the jerseys. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season

TIMBITS JAMBOREE

Each year Hockey Calgary puts on a Timbits Jamboree. This event is a celebration of Timbits hockey and its attributes. The Timbits Jamboree is a family orientated day where families can enjoy the success of the season.  Each player who attends the Jamboree receives their Timbits Medal, honouring each player for a job well done as well as a gift from Tim Hortons. The Timbits Jamboree takes place in March.

TIMBITS LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAM

Player, coach and parent development are at the forefront of Hockey Calgary's mandates relating to hockey development in Calgary. As a result, Hockey Calgary has developed a Timbits Learn to Play Hockey Program. The purpose of this program is to educate parents and coaches on the importance of skill development, while introducing first time players to the game of hockey. This new initiative is a partnership between Tim Horton's, Hockey Calgary and the 16 community associations within Calgary.

Thanks to Tim Horton's 320 first time hockey players and parents will have the opportunity to experience Hockey Calgary and its initiatives first hand. There is no cost to parents, participants and/or coaches to take part in this event. Thanks to Tim Hortons sponsorship with Hockey Calgary, we are fortunate to be able to host events such as the Timbits Learn to Play Hockey Program.

EQUIPMENT

Click the link for more information and resources about equipment - Required Equipment

Additionally, it is important to note:

  • Hockey sticks should be between the child’s chin and nose --- while ON skates.
  • Hockey Tape should also be put on both the ‘butt end’ and blade of the stick.
  • Skates ‘out of the box’ are NOT sharp. They will need to be sharpened prior to the participants first skate session.

FULL EQUIPMENT is ALWAYS MANDATORY!!