Although indoor ice rinks make hockey playable year-round, people still think of it as a winter sport, and that’s when interest spikes. At The Edge Sports Center, we offer youth hockey programs to get young players on the ice, learning the game, and reaping the many benefits that come with playing sports. If you have a young hockey player in your home, our hockey programs are the perfect way to help them improve their game.
Players receive many benefits from time on the ice. Here’s a look at some of the top reasons to participate in youth hockey programs.
Winter Physical Fitness
Staying fit in the winter is difficult for everyone, including kids. Even if your kids are eager to go outside and play in the snow, frigid temperatures and shorter days limit how much time they can spend outside. Finding indoor activities that encourage fitness will promote health and wellness now and encourage lifelong healthy habits. Hockey in particular is an excellent sport for improving coordination and motor skills.
Build Character and Improve Mental Health
When our parents told us that something “builds character,” that usually meant we were going to hate it. However, that’s definitely not true of youth hockey programs. Hockey is an exciting sport, and playing it requires a high level of discipline and focus. Competitive sports also teach stress management and resilience, teaching kids to react in a fast-paced environment and learn how to win and lose with grace.
Strengthen Social and Life Skills
Many successful adults credit team sports with teaching them many important social and life skills. When you play on a team, you have to learn to communicate and collaborate with your teammates. A team that can’t work together isn’t going to win, no matter how talented the individual players are. Teams also need captains, providing opportunities for kids to develop leadership skills. As players on a team, kids learn how their skills dovetail with those of their teammates. The ability to acknowledge when someone else is better at something is crucial to effective team play and to success later in life.
Youth Hockey Programs at The Edge Sports Center
Whether you have an avid hockey player in your family or are just looking for a good winter activity, youth hockey programs at The Edge Sports Center are the way to go. We offer programs for kids of all ages and skill levels, so experienced players and kids who are new to the sport can benefit from time on the ice.