October to March

H.E.R.O.S. uses hockey as a catalyst to invite positive behaviour and teach participants essential life skills such as:

• Teamwork
• Co-operation
• Respect
• Listening
• Self-esteem
• Commitment
• Decision making
• How to have healthy fun

At the beginning of each school year, 32 boys and girls are selected to participate in H.E.R.O.S. Winter Program.

The program, managed by professional, certified instructors, creates a fun, safe and stimulating environment. The program consists of one hour of on-ice instruction followed by one hour of off-ice instruction. Every child is treated as a HERO.

On-ice drills include:

• Step 1 – Learn to skate
• Step 2 – Learn to shoot
• Step 3 – Learn to play hockey

Equipment, ice time and healthy snacks are provided free of charge to H.E.R.O.S. participants.

Additional H.E.R.O.S. incentives such as free NHL game tickets and H.E.R.O.S. merchandise are provided for participants as rewards and reinforcement for good behaviour and consistent attendance.

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