The Team Activity Log is a tool that will assist coaches in tracking their on-going Competition/ Development RATIOS.

We recognize the challenge of ice time within your association and the worries of meeting objectives when so much is not in control of the coach. During the 2009/2010 season the Sport Development Committee (formerly known as Athlete Development) reviewed the practice to game ratios used within the associations and we believe that the ratios listed below are easily achievable.

Use the Team Activity Log to track your team's Competition/Development Ratios throughout the season.

U7 & U8

Although there is no suggested practice/game ratio at this level, the majority of the time will be spent on practices. For this reason we have chosen a training/game ratio of 100/0. 100 percent development periods versus 0 percent competition sessions. The focus for the U7 & U8 level will continue to be having FUN and becoming comfortable on the ice using simple group skating games and activities. Develop basic skating skills such as basic stance, falling and getting up, edges, balance on skates, start, stop, walking all directions, forward/backward stride and glide. Introduce sticks and rings, playing fun games to learn how to send, receive and carry a ring. If associations want to schedule exhibition games they may do so with any association within the province…no official schedule will be issued. If needed coaches can be on ice to assist players with the development of the sport. LTAD also supports the need for officials to officiate this level as this allows our young officials to utilize their skills and train for the higher levels of play.

U9 & U10:

A training/game ratio of 70/30. 70 percent development periods versus 30 percent competition sessions.

U12:

A training/game ratio of 70/30. 70 percent development periods versus 30 percent competition sessions.

U14: A training/game ratio of 60/40. 60 percent development periods versus 40 percent competition sessions.

U16: A training/game ratio of 60/40. 60 percent development periods versus 40 percent competition sessions.

U19:

A training/game ratio of 40/60. 40 percent development periods versus 60 percent competition sessions.

18+:

A training/game ratio of 25/75. 25 percent development periods versus 75 percent competition sessions.