Age divisions are based on year of birth and follow Hockey Canada Player Pathways
FUNdamentals
This program has been designed for beginner players in their first year of hockey.
It focuses on fundamental skills, balance and agility, edging, skating forward and backward, stopping, cross overs, puck handling, passing, shooting and more.
Saturday mornings at 9am
FUNdamentals+
Geared towards players aged 2017 and older only, offering the opportunity for players to attend specific development programming with teams among the same age group and closest skill level, in addition to regular FUNdamentals programming. This development programming offers unique opportunities for players to increase engagement, confidence, and skills, such as power skating, edge work, and stick handling.
***Registration in FUNdies+ is player dependent and based on individual player abilities. Player assessment and recommendation for placement in FUNdies+ to be done during regular FUNdies programing.
U9 - 2016, 2017
U11 - 2014, 2015
U13 - 2012, 2013
U15 - 2010, 2011
U18 - 2007, 2008, 2009
The St. Thomas Panthers GHA try to offer 3 teams in every age division:
Tier 1 - A
Tier 2 - B/BB
Tier 3 - C/HL
Categorizing each team is dependent on coaches evaluation of the team. Team category can be moved up or down to ensure the team is playing in the division that is best for the development of its players.