As a part of the City of Brampton’s 2025 Budget and ongoing commitment to increasing recreation and sports opportunities for residents, the City is launching a free Youth Hockey Development Program. In partnership with former Canadian professional hockey player and Brampton native, Phil Oreskovic, these free programs will provide youth with the chance to learn the fundamentals of the game through entry-level instruction at their local outdoor ice rink.
– Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton
Programs will begin on Friday, February 7, at 5 pm at Gore Meadows Outdoor Rink with a special event including food trucks, information booths, and an exciting visit from the Ready, Set Play team and the Brampton Recreation mascot, Buzz.
During each 50-minute session, youth will receive expert coaching to develop foundational hockey skills, enhancing their skating, passing, shooting, and teamwork abilities while encouraging a love for the game.
This initiative underscores the City’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in sports while encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle for youth. By introducing programs like this and expanding opportunities through investments such as the recently opened Rosalea Park Tennis Facility, which connects more youth to year-round tennis programs, Brampton is reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible and diverse sports opportunities for local youth.
Youth sports play a vital role in encouraging physical activity, teamwork, and personal growth, ensuring a brighter, healthier future for the next generation and a community that values wellness and lifelong healthy habits.
Save the date | Youth Hockey Development Program sessions
Youth are invited to drop into an upcoming Youth Hockey Development session. The program will take place at five outdoor rinks across the city. Programs are weather permitting, and participants are encouraged to check the outdoor rink status before visiting. Participants are required to bring their own equipment including skates, a CSA-approved helmet with a face mask, shin guards, a hockey stick, and hockey gloves. Visit brampton.ca/youthhockey for more detailed information about the program and schedule of age group-specific timeslots.
Schedule
- Wednesdays beginning February 12, 2025
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: Peel Village Park Outdoor Rink, 41 Watson Cres., Brampton, ON - Thursdays beginning February 13, 2025
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: Major William Sharpe Park Outdoor Rink, Phelps Dr, Brampton, ON - Fridays beginning February 7, 2025
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre Outdoor Rink, 10150 The Gore Rd., Brampton, ON - Saturdays beginning February 8, 2025
Time: 12-4 pm
Location: Earnscliffe Recreation Centre Outdoor Rink, 44 Eastbourne Dr., Brampton, ON - Sundays beginning February 9, 2025
Time: 12-4 pm
Location: Boreham Park Outdoor Rink, 360 Conservation Dr., Brampton, ON
Additional Quotes
“With a city-wide increase in recreation programming by five per cent through the 2025 Budget, Brampton aims to welcome 8,000 more patrons to its facilities and programs, reflecting our commitment to encouraging active and healthy lifestyles. By offering this free hockey program, we are breaking down barriers to participation and giving Brampton’s youth an unforgettable opportunity to learn and grow through sport. We’re excited to have a former NHL player and Brampton native involved to inspire the next generation, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of this incredible experience.”
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
