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Originally Posted by Buff
Here in Lethbridge we have Lethbridge Rec Hockey. It costs 50-75% less than minor hockey, depending on the kids age. They have 5 divisions divided by age range and each division gets one ice time per week on the same day, time and rink. Pretty easy. They do drills for the first half of ice then scrimmage and once a month they light up the clock and have an actual game. It's a great program and anyone of any skill level can play. It has been around since 2016 as Lethbridge Rec Hockey but it started in the 90s in Coaldale and grew.
There is another similar organization in Lethbridge. It isn't advertised, it runs by word of mouth is full and has been around since the 80s.
Organizations like these do exist and they are a great alternative for kids and families who don't have the time and/or money to participate in minor hockey or just don't want their kids in the toxic hockey culture that's slowly being revealed.
Unfortunately these are limited in size or exposure but hopefully more of these organizations pop up in communities across the country because it is a great opportunity for kids to have fun playing the game.
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The culture exists in any elite sport worldwide. I know this is a story about what happened at Hockey Canada but let's not assume it is only hockey. The same ####e could happen in everything from soccer to tennis.