Iced Out on the Rink (Hockey)
Welcome to the world of hockey! Whether you’re a street hockey player or dreaming of making it to the NHL, this example invites you to explore the thrilling world of hockey. There’s a whole rink of opportunities waiting for you, so lace up your skates, grab your stick, and get ready for the ice!
How the Award will get you there:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will attend hockey training sessions with the school team three times per week, dedicating 1 hour to skill development and technique refinement.
Example Assessor: Assistant hockey coach
ORB Category: Court/Field Sports
ORB Subcategory: Hockey
Example log for ORB: Worked on puck control exercises, including passing, and shooting drills, to enhance accuracy and control during gameplay.
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will dedicate 1 hour each week to analyzing old hockey games, writing down gameplay mechanics, tactics, and decision-making.
Example Assessor: School hockey coach
ORB Category: Sports related.
ORB Subcategory: Others: Sports knowledge.
Example log for ORB: Today I rewatched a Toronto Maple Leaf’s game, now I understand why we keep losing every season! Just kidding. We need to trade one of the Core Four!
Example SMART Goal: I will commit to volunteering as a helper for a minor hockey team for a total of 20 hours over the next 13 weeks, assisting with practice sessions and drills.
Example Assessor: Community center coordinator
ORB Category: Leadership
ORB Subcategory: Coaching/teaching
Example log for ORB: We set up practice for the kids to learn how to do a wrist shot. Gave them some tips on how to pick the corner.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Lace up your skates and discover the outdoor rinks scattered across your city of Toronto! Compare city-built rinks to rinks built (and maintained) by the local community or compare the city rinks that have received renovations from Maple Leaf’s funding as to those who have not yet received it. It’s like embarking on a skating adventure, exploring the city streets, and uncovering the ways your community enjoys these outdoor spaces!
Example Assessor or Supervisor: Gym teacher
