Redcliff and Medicine Hat teen hockey players can sharpen their checking skills at a pre-season clinic hosted by the Redcliff Minor Hockey Association. The three-session clinic runs September 8, 10, and 12 at the Redcliff Rec-Tangle Arena and is open to athletes in the U15, U16, and U18 age divisions.
The clinic costs $70 for all three sessions, with ice times on September 8 and 10 at 7:45 p.m. and September 12 at 12:30 p.m. Registration closes September 4, 2026, and interested families should contact the U15 director at [email protected].
Full body-checking is not permitted until the U15 division under Hockey Canada rules, making proper instruction important for player safety and skill development ahead of league play. The clinic provides a structured opportunity for players to learn checking techniques before regular-season games begin.
The Redcliff Minor Hockey Association’s regular ice times start the week of September 14, 2026. The clinic is listed on the association’s website at redcliffminorhockey.com. Medicine Hat players are welcome to participate, reflecting the ongoing collaboration between the two neighbouring hockey communities.
