Initiation Program
Experience the Difference!
The Initiation Program is the foundation of your Hockey Structure. The Wall Sports Arena introduces the Initiation Program to make your youngster's first contact with hockey a safe and positive experience. It's a structured, learn-to-play hockey program designed to introduce beginners to the game's basic skills. It enables participants to become contributing members of a team effort; to develop self confidence; and to experience a sense of personal achievement. These goals are achieved in an atmosphere of cooperation and fun.
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The future of this sport lies within out youth. We play an important role in helping beginning hockey players to develop responsible playing attitudes. A well run Initiation Program will foster enjoyment of hockey to our young players and ensure the growth of hockey. |
The Game is Fun!
While ice hockey requires a great deal of skill, the proper instruction and attitude make the game fun and rewarding. The Initiation Program incorporates the most current and innovative ideas available today. The lesson plans have proven successful on every type of community setting.
The Initiation Program Teaches Basic
Hockey Skills and Much More!
The established program objects:
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To learn the basic skills required to play the game of hockey
To develop an understanding of basic team work through participation in a variety of activities and adapted games situations
To have fun while playing hockey and engaging in physical activity
To create and refine basic motor skills
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To be introduced to the concepts of cooperation and fair play |
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Each Level consists of 14 lesson plans that follow a defined path of progression. As players move through the program, they improve on both hockey skills and self-confidence.
Each skill is introduced and refined in a professive "one step at a time" manner
Players participate in practice drills, informal and modified games and are soon proficient enough to have fun while they play.
Althouth the main emphasis is on fun and progressive skill development, the Initiation Program also allows youngsters to experience - "Cooperation" "Fitness" "FairPlay" "Safety"

Fall 2008
14 weeks beginning Sunday, September 14
Sunday's @ 9:30am
$300 per player
Full equipment is required
Times and schedules are subject to change
IMPORTANT: All players must now be registered through USA Hockey to participate in our hockey programs at Wall Sports Arena. This is an annual membership. The fee is $30. Check made payable to USA Hockey. This is a separate fee that must be paid at time of registration. Please note that your player needs proof of membership before he or she can participate in this program.
The registration fee is waived for players ages 6 yrs and under, yet they still need to register/ The fee of $30 remains the same for all other players or coaches regardless of age, level of experience, number of games played, etc...
Registration Form
Winter 2008
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The Wall Sports Arena Hockey Staff
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Mike Dianora
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Head Coach of Wall High School
Assistant Hockey Director at WSA
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Former College Hockey Player |
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Jay Monteverdi |
Coach of Wall Sports Arena Learn to Skate & Initiation programs
Assistant Coach St. Rose HS Varsity Hockey
Head Coach of Eagles - Mites & Squirts
Livingston Hockey Club member
1970 - 1976 New Jersey Rockets
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1976 - 1980 Seton Hall Prep |