Ever since max was a year old I have tried to keep him involved in activities. I want him to learn, grow, and interact at a young age - because I think it will only benefit him! We enrolled at the little gym of Springfield, where he took baby gymnastics classes. He learned to balance, jump, roll, listen to an instructor, wait in line, and interact with other kids his age. It was the greatest thing we could have done and although the drive sometimes sucked...it was good for him! He is a high energy little boy and he needed something to run it all off. As he was approaching age 3 I started looking into other options for sports. I figured soccer was going to be the only option but found out that he could do hockey! My brothers both played hockey so I thought why not...but he could not even skate?!?!? I went to a meeting and learned a little more and put to rest some of the false things that I had heard from others like...
1. Hockey is expensive - False
*although it can be, it is very affordable for beginners. $200 for beginners and $50 for equipment (minus helmet, stick, and skates) plus the season is October - March
2. You kid has to know how to skate -False
*my child could not even stand on his skates and they had him up on his own taking small strides within 3 weeks
3. You practice late and on the weekends - False
*beginners practice Monday and Wednesday from 5-5:45pm and occasionally Saturday mornings at 8am if there is extra ice available
At home - this was our first time getting all of the pads on...it takes practice!
Learning to skate pushing the net
One of our amazing coaches giving max some one on one instruction
One of the moms on the team personalized all of the jerseys for $5!!! They feel cool and the coaches know who is who ;)
My big man giving me his best game face.
This was just some of the things I had heard that made me question it. If you do have questions I will be happy to talk to to you! Max loves it and looks forward to practice each week! I could honestly do nothing when we started...not even stand up! Now he can skate, get up when he falls (most times), and participates in drills . I can't say enough good things about the DYHA program. They treat you like family and the coaching staff is exceptional!!! If you have young ones don't over look this as an option to get them involved. Ohhhh and yes...now I am a hockey mom :) too funny!!!
And yes practice is exhausting and when we get home it is dinner and a good glass of wine! This one is still my obsession!!!
xoxo,
G
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