Female - Creston Jr. Jets

Structure and Registration Info

Currently, the structure of our female program is as follows. Please note the days and times offered may change in the Fall and Winter sets.

Season Structure

Our Female Development program is designed to give girls more opportunities to develop their skills, build confidence, connect with other female players, and have fun on the ice. The program complements players' regular CVMHA hockey and is open to female players across our age divisions.

Fall & Winter Sets

We offer two separate development sets each season - Fall and Winter. Each set includes a minimum of 6-8 ice sessions, giving families the flexibility to participate in one or both sets.

Two Development Groups

Ice times are generally divided into two groups to provide age-appropriate development and gameplay:

• U7/U9: Focuses on cross-ice and half-ice activities, skill development, small-area games, and age-appropriate gameplay.
• U11/U13/U15/U18: Provides opportunities for full-ice drills and gameplay while continuing to focus on individual skill development and team play.

Our goal is to give players opportunities to play alongside and build relationships with other girls close to their age, while also recognizing that players develop at different rates.

Based on a player's skill level, experience, confidence, and previous exposure to full-ice play, some U9 players may occasionally be invited to participate with the U11-U18 group. These opportunities will be considered on an individual basis by the Female Development coaching team and will only occur when the player is ready and participation does not create a safety concern for the player or others on the ice.

When coaching numbers allow, we may also divide players into smaller skill-based groups during drills so that activities can be appropriately adjusted to each player's current stage of development.

What an Ice Session Looks Like

Each session is structured to balance development with fun. A typical ice time includes:

• Warm-up
• 2-3 skill-focused drills
• Scrimmage, small-area game, or other fun gameplay

The goal is to keep players moving, maximize puck touches, build confidence, and make every session something they look forward to.

Goalie Development

We also want to encourage girls who are interested in trying goaltending! Players can use Female Development ice times to try the position or gain additional goalie practice. Where possible, we will work with CVMHA to help provide access to goalie equipment for players who would like to give it a try.

Themed Ice Times

Hockey should be fun! Throughout the season, some sessions may include optional themed activities such as Halloween, winter holidays, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick's Day. Players are encouraged to participate, but themes are always optional.

Minimum Registration

To provide a quality experience and allow each group to run effectively, we require a minimum of six registered players per group, per set. If a group does not reach the minimum registration, that set may not proceed for that age group. Where possible, we will explore other arrangements or opportunities so interested players can still participate in Female Development.

Equipment Requirements

All players must wear full hockey equipment and hockey skates in accordance with CVMHA requirements.

Most importantly, Female Development is about creating a space where girls can play with girls, learn from one another, build friendships, develop their game, and feel part of our growing female hockey community.

 How to Register

To register for the female hockey program, please sign up at the registration page here.

If you are a new player, please connect with our Registrar at registrar@crestonvalleyminorhockey.com to receive a Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) number.