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Ice hockey is one of the most exciting sports on the planet! Below are just some of the benefits of taking to the ice!

• Active and healthy! Ice hockey is great for improving your cardiovascular fitness as well as your coordination, strength, flexibility, agility and reflexes.
• Improved mental health. Exercise is known to be mentally energizing and helps relieve stress and anxiety.
• Improved teamwork and socialization. Playing ice hockey makes you part of a team and community, improving your communication and socialization skills.
• Discipline. Ice hockey has strict rules, which teaches you discipline to keep all players safe on the ice.
• Holistic. The club is a welcoming and fun place to play and is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in ice hockey. That's why we offer a variety of ways to get involved, including para ice hockey and SEND ice hockey.

We offer playing opportunities for juniors, seniors (men and women), recreational (community) players, para (sledge) players, SEND players and students.

• Beginner's Guide
• Introduction
• Junior Ice Hockey
• Senior Ice Hockey
• Para Ice Hockey
• SEND Ice Hockey

A beginner’s guide to ice hockey

• Body Control
• Long Penalties
• Small Penalties
• Goals
• Age Groups of Players
• Players
• Rink "Zones
• Faceoffs
• Game Clock
• Puck and Net
• What is a Penalty?

Body Checking

Body checking in ice hockey is a defensive technique intended to confuse the opponent with the puck or to completely separate the puck from the player. Most types are not penalized and count as legal checks. A player may use his shoulders, hips or torso to bump or interfere with an opponent, but only if the opponent has the puck. If a player does not have the puck, it is interference and the player will be penalized. A body check aimed at the head is a foul. A body check aimed at the back of an opponent is a foul if the opponent is facing the boards.

Major Penalty

A player who has received a major penalty must be removed from the ice for five minutes.

The most common major penalty is combat. Both players are penalized for five or ten minutes. Substitutions are permitted if a minute penalty is assessed.

At the referee's discretion, a foul that would normally be a minor offense may become a major offense. This usually occurs when an opponent is seriously injured or, in the referee's opinion, there is an intentional attempt to injure an opponent.

A player who receives a major penalty with serious injury or attempted injury is ejected from the match.

If a player who has been suspended, the teammates will be punished. No replacement is accepted.

Minor Penalties

Players with minor penalty have been sent off from ice for 2 minutes and are not allowed (power play).

The minor penalty is imposed when the opponent's player is obstructed. The following includes the following:

• Tripping (stick or knee)
• Holding (stick or hand)
• Hooking (with a stick)
• Interfare reservation (to control or obstruct the player without a pack)

The following penalties are imposed on the use of dangerous cane:

• intense
• Spearing
• Grinding (hitting the other person's head and face)
• Cross check (hitting the opponent with a stick shaft)

Dangerous physical fouls have the following penalties:

• elbow
• Check from behind
• knees
• Rafiness (in a broad sense, usually including wrestling and pushing)

Objectives

The goal is to score more than the opponent team.

The goal is counted as one of the scoreboards.

The goal can be determined by anyone on the ice, including the netminder.

Player Age Groups

U10 s-After 2014 U12-2012 and 2013 U14 2010 & amp; 2011 U16 2008 and 2009 U18 2006 and 2007

Players

Each team is on ice with a total of six skaters and one net marker. The five "skaters" have a position of three forwards and two defense. Net Minde r-The job is to prevent the ice hockey pack from entering the net. Defense Player (left & right) -The work is to stop the opponent's forwards when the team is not holding the pack, and when the team is holding the pack, the attack supports. Forward Cente r-In charge of fac e-off (start and resumption method of play after the goal), regain the possession, cover the center of the ice at both ends of the link. Forward (left & right wing) -Forward is in charge of playing on both sides of the link. He is responsible for his defense, but is mainly relying on as a scoring source. The replacement of players is unlimited and can be performed at any time. There is no need to take turns referee permission or interruption of play. The players can participate in the game "on the spot", that is, in the flow of play, unless the players leave are within 5 feet from the bench, are not participating in the game and are not with their opponents. 。

Rink “Zones”

The link is divided into zones with the red line in the ice center and two blue lines.

Defender Zon e-Area with a goal net of a team that protects the goal net.

Neutral Zon e-The center of the link, between the two blue lines.

Aggressive/Aggressive Zone - The area containing the opposing net.

The Face Off

Play begins when the referee throws the puck between two opposing offensive players. Faceoffs are used to restart play after a stoppage. There are nine faceoff points marked on the ice.

The Game Clock

Games are played in three 20-minute periods. For example, after a penalty or after the netminder has picked up a rebound.

The Puck Stick and Net

Puck The puck is made of black vulcanized rubber. A typical puck is 1 inch thick, 3 inches in diameter, and weighs 5, 5-6 ounces. A puck can be moved with a hockey stick or with the feet, but it is illegal to lift it with the hands. A stick is held by each player and is used to retrieve, control, carry, pass, and shoot the puck. A goal is scored by using the stick to drive the puck into the opponent's net. If the shot is accidentally deflected into the net by another player's body, it still counts as a goal. Net A cage 4 feet high and 6 feet wide with a nylon mesh on the back. There are two nets at either end of the ice, which are defended by goalies.

What is a Penalty

A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for a violation of the rules. Most penalties are enforced by sending the violator to the penalty box for a certain amount of time. During the penalty, the player cannot participate in the game. Penalties are called and enforced by an official on the field. The difference between a legal game and a penalty is interpreted by the official.

Power play - A team can have more players on the ice because the opposing team has incurred a penalty and must take a player out of the game for a certain amount of time. The power play lasts for the duration of the penalty. For minor penalties, the power play ends early if the team with the man advantage scores a goal.

Penalty kill - The opposing team is at a disadvantage by having fewer players on the ice. A player must clear the penalty minute to pass on the penalty kill.

Penalties include stick fouls such as high sticking, hooking, and tripping, as well as body fouls such as holding and roughing.

Minor penalties are 2 minutes. Major penalties and fouls are for more serious infractions and can be 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or a full game. A penalty ends immediately if the opposing team scores a goal.

Getting started

What is England Ice Hockey?

England Ice Hockey is a nationwide headquarters organization in England and Wales. The purpose is to promote and provide the opportunity for people of all ages to participate in an exciting sport called ice hockey. England Ice Hockey is operated by all members involved in ice hockey.

What is ice hockey?

Ice hockey is the fastest team sport on the earth. Discipline, respect, teamwork, and spee d-based sports. Hockey requires a bundle of technology, determination, and energy to compete with this exciting sport.

The hockey is great just to look at, but it's even better to play. More than 2 million players, both men and women, are playing ice hockey while having fun. Local clubs that are members of England Ice Hockey have everything you need to start.

Why get involved?

Improves physical strength, muscle strength, coordination, and agility, and fosters confidence, motor skills, and sel f-esteem.

The most important thing is to enjoy children in a positive, healthy and secure environment. The skills learned at the link reinforce the skills learned at school and at home. We consider these skills as life skills.

Is ice hockey for you?

Ice hockey is a gende r-shared sport where all members participate. The junior team is all mixed teams up to seniors (18 years old or older).

Wome n-only teams start with U16 and proceed to U18 and senior women.

In addition, there are many active teams in the country who practice and play friendly games throughout the year.

England Ice Hockey offers a way to all kinds of players, whether you are the next crossby or just want to enjoy with your friends.

What is the first thing I need?

The first thing you need is skating shoes for ice hockey. When you wear ice hockey skating for the first time, you will feel a mysterious feeling. Instead of wearing it like other shoes, it is necessary to firmly fit your feet and tie it firmly so that your feet fit well in the boots. Good skating shoes do not hold your feet, and there is enough space for growth (usually one toe width).

Before buying the wrong skate shoes, go to the link staff to talk and check skate shoes and equipment as much as possible.

What does ice hockey equipment cost?

As a guide, you can prepare a full kit for around 200 pounds. This amount can be increased depending on your child's size and the type of tool that is optimal for you.

We always use a recycled kit, search for auction sites and retail sites, and search for bargains on the final line. When walking on ice, I want to make sure it's safe. The best way to do that is to use only the appropriate tools that suits you, and that it fits your body properly. Since your child's safety is the first, shor t-circuit action is forbidden.

What equipment do I need?

At first, there is enough tools and protective equipment. The basic set of equipment is composed of gloves, elbow pads, guards, and your own ice hockey skating shoes.

As part of our environmental policy, ice hockey tools are being reconstructed, and new players and existing players cooperate equally and contribute to the environment.

Ask how you can start in a club near you. There are projection tools that can be rented and purchased, so it may be perfect for starting.

Skating!

Once you get a hockey skate, practice skating.

For all hockey players, skating is everything, regardless of the position to play. EIH believes that players can always improve skating.

So our message is simple. We need to play as much as possible, and most links are provided to play regularly. If you practice with the Learn To Skate program on the link, you can open the road!

Pathways: Learn to Skate and Learn to Play

There are two main routes before the players enter the junior league.

1. Learn play

2. Learn play

Learn to Play is a basic program to be able to skate before playing ice hockey. Even if you have a unique learning program for each link, even if you are ready to play ice hockey, it is recommended that you continue to improve because skating is a basic technology.

You don't have to participate in Learn To Skate before going to Learn To Play, which is specialized in ice hockey, but we recommend that you learn level 5 skating before going to Learn to Play.

Learn to Play is performed independently of EIH, usually links, in some cases, the club is performed. Links are not directly affiliated with junior clubs, so there is no direct route to the club. In this program, you can acquire basic skills to become a competition hockey player, but we recommend that you contact your local club and tell you that you are interested.

Price guide

Equipment Price List - Youth Player/Junior - Ice Hockey Player Equipment:Ice Hockey Skates, Sticks, Pads & More (puckstop. com)

• Helmet £88
• Neck Guard - £41
• Shoulder Pads - £44
• Elbow Pads - £22
• Gloves - £46
• Shin Guards - £37
• Skates - £63
• Composite Stick - £67

The Starter Protect Kit is a great way to get started as it has all the basic equipment, but you will need to buy other basic equipment.

All prices above are taken from the website. You may find alternative prices and discounts in store.

• From £110 to £189

The Starter Protect Kit is a great way to get started as it has all the basic equipment, but you will need to buy other basic equipment.

All prices above are taken from the website. You may find alternative prices and discounts in store.

FAQs

From £110 to £189

• The Starter Kit is a great way to get started as it has all the basic equipment, but you will need to buy other basic equipment.

All prices above are taken from the website. You may find alternative prices and discounts in store.

• How old can I start?

Generally speaking, the earlier you start, the better, but kids just need to be able to stand on the ice and follow the coach's instructions. We have kids as young as 4 playing ice hockey at our club, and we also have a special program for kids under 10, which is always a lot of fun.

• But I can't skate!
• All ice hockey players must learn how to skate before they can play ice hockey. It's a good idea to go to a rink at least once to try skating before joining the Learn to Skate program.
• How do I start ice hockey?

Start by attending a skating class at your local rink.

This is the start of your ice hockey journey. As your skating skills improve, you'll receive badges and certificates.

Once you've reached a decent standard where you can skate unassisted and stop safely on the ice, you should consider joining a Learn to Skate program!

I'm not sure if I want to play ice hockey?

We understand that it can be quite a daunting task for older kids looking to start ice hockey, especially when they're inexperienced and lacking confidence. Players looking to take up ice hockey after playing other sports should reach out to players who have already completed several seasons.

The EIHA Training Only option allows players to join one of the EIHA clubs and attend team session training sessions without the pressure of playing matches.

How can I improve?

Joining our team will ultimately lead to selection for our League team and the opportunity to play in one of the England Hockey League matches domestically.

• From here, players can be selected for Showcase Trials (the equivalent of County Ice Hockey) and then into the England National Team Programme (ENTP) for overseas tours and international competitions.
• What are the age categories?
• 2023/2024
• U10 2014 and onwards
• U12 2013-2012

U14 2011 - 2010

U16 2009 - 2008