| Five months into the season and my kid isn't playing any better. What's wrong? |
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Navigating the 10U hockey landscape as a parent can be daunting. It's such a critical age in so many ways, with the lessons learned on and off the ice laying the groundwork for the player your child will eventually become. Joe Bonnett has some tips and best practices – a series of do's and don'ts to get you through. |
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Q: My 10U hockey player doesn't seem to care whether his team wins or loses. Should I be concerned about his competitiveness?
A: Not at all. At his age, having fun is more important than wins and losses. Besides, the scoreboard shouldn't be the measuring stick for competitiveness at young ages. Here's what you should watch for instead.
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| While body-checking is illegal in girls and women's hockey, body contact is not only legal, it's inevitable. In fact, it's an integral part of the game. Because of that, USA Hockey is changing the way body contact is perceived and taught in girls hockey, starting at the youngest levels and continuing through 10U, 12U and beyond.
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| Body Contact |
| Prior to 13 years of age, all USA Hockey players compete under body-contact rules, but it's important to understand that no-check hockey doesn't mean no contact. Watch this short video that defines body contact and shows examples of both legal and prohibited forms of contact. |
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