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Featured Blog:More Youth Hockey Myths Dispelled - It is Never Too Late to Start
Roseville hockey dad Mike Murphy covers being too old to start youth hockey in today's blog.
School buses are running their routes, the leaves are beginning to turn and the State Fair has come and gone. All signs that summer are coming to a conclusion and that winter will soon be here.
The Roseville Area Hockey Association will be holding its annual registration on Sunday September 9th from 11am to 3pm and Monday September 10th from 6pm to 8pm. The event will happen in the Olympic room of the Roseville Ice Arena. More detailed information can be found at www.rosevillehockey.org.
There is little in life quite as rewarding as introducing a kid to something they will love for the rest of their lives. Hockey is one of those joys.
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But as a board member, and as a parent that has always been approachable, I hear a lot of questions about hockey – “Why should their kid sign up, what is the cost” etc. I have learned that there is one consistent – there is a lot of misinformation about youth hockey. In the days leading to registration, I will list and debunk the top 10 myths of youth hockey.
Hockey is the great sport. Don’t let bad information keep you from enjoying it!
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Myth #3 My kid is too old to learn. Everyone in hockey starts at age 4.
Nope, not even close to being true.
To start with, RAYHA does not even take 4yr olds into the youth program. Nationally, 70 percent of 4 yr olds that play hockey quit after their 1st year. It is far better for kids to start hockey a little bit older, love it, and play for the rest of their lives than to try to get a head start.
More importantly, we have kids start youth hockey at all ages. Last year we had new skaters at Squirt, PeeWee and the Bantam Levels. I expect to see most of these kids back this season. Kids can learn to skate at all ages. They are amazing learners, and while they may end up with other kids that are more accomplished skaters, your player will catch up to them before your eyes.
Check back often, as the last two myths will be fun.
- Hockey is too expensive.
- Hockey Parents are crazy. Why would I want to be a part of that????
Hockey lets you watch your “little acorn” become a “mighty oak!”
