The High Performance Regional Program stream includes the following programs for boys:

• FHBC 'Learn to Train' Development Program (targeting ages 10-13)
• FHBC 'Train to Train' Performance Program (targeting ages 13-15)

These programs are for athletes interested in continuous, committed, High Performance Training during the fall months in their own region, with certified coaches. The Regional Program is the first step in the provincial team athlete identification process.

Learn to Train Development Program

Athlete Eligibility for 2013 Session:

• Male athletes born in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 
• Live (or attend school) within their Region

Program Focus:

• Technical Skills Development
• Participation in an educational, supportive and fun environment
• Fun game play during the FHBC Festival in July, 2013

Program Highlights:

• 20-25 hours of on-field training with certified FHBC coaches
• Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
• Introduction to Physical Testing
• Participation in FHBC Festival

 Important Dates for 2013 'Learn to Train' Program:
Trials:  March/April, 2013.
Program start: May, 2013. Check your Regional Page for details.
Festival: July, 2013
For more detailed information,  please visit the 'Learn to Train' program page.

Train to Train Regional Program

Athlete Eligibility:

• Male athletes born in 1998, 1999 and 2000
• Live (or attend school) within their Region

Program Focus:

• Continue developing the fundamental movement skills (FMS)
• Continue developing and refining the technical and tactical skills covered in the Learn to Train program
• Introduce and develop the next level of challenging and advanced technical and tactical skills, in a systematic way
• Develop a deep understanding of the various concepts, which govern the game, via mini hockey

• Improve the game understanding of the players, via simplified mini games, specific to the theme and specific situation of the game

Program Highlights:

• 12 hours of on-field training with certified FHBC coaches
• Sport Science Session

• Early identification opportunity for Team BC

Program Structure:

There are 4 regions in BC:

• Interior (Okanagan & Kootenays)
• Island (Victoria and MidIsland)
• Northwest (Vancouver and Northshore)
• Southeast (Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey)

Important Dates for the 2012 Train to Train Program:

Program start: the weekend of September 21st
Program end: the weekend of November 2nd

For more information, please visit the Train to Train Program page.