LTAD says kids around that age should be focusing on basic movement skills. Kids playing multiple sports are more well rounded and less prone to injuries. Look for a program that aligns themselves with teaching athletes skills based on their developmental age, not chronological. As for a hockey vs skating, I would do what the kid is more interested in? Makes it not as much a chore with a buy in from the kid. I’m sure at that age and hockey program will mostly be focused on the basic skill of skating anyways?
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