Heros Hockey
‘Heros Hockey’ combines elements of floor, street and ball hockey, and can be played on indoor and outdoor playing surfaces.
Heros Hockey offers an accessible, skill-enhancing, safe, and cost-effective alternative to traditional hockey. It’s a fast-paced game that kids of all skill levels can learn and play.
HEROS Hockey supports this program – thank you
Activity Benefits:
- Engage Youth: This program aims to engage youth in Indigenous communities by offering an accessible and culturally adaptable hockey experience.
- Promote Skill Development: Enhance hockey skills off the ice, making it an ideal training tool through the use of lightweight, high-performance equipment provided by Heros Hockey.
- Ensure Safety and Accessibility: Reduce injury risks with minimal protective gear requirements and adaptable playing surfaces, making the sport more accessible.
Heros Hockey setup:
Playing Surfaces:
♦ Indoor Surfaces: Gym floors, sports courts, and other smooth indoor surfaces.
♦ Outdoor Surfaces: Concrete, asphalt, and artificial turf.
Equipment provided:
♦ Sticks: 40 carbon fiber sticks designed for durability and performance on various surfaces. Various sizes for all youth. It is customized with a Calgary Flames, Hockey Alberta, and HEROS Hockey logo on the sticks.
♦ Ball: 50 specialized whiffle-type ball for enhanced safety and playability.
♦ Nets: 6 durable and adaptable nets in one size measuring 2ft W, 1.5 ft H and 1ft L.
♦ Jerseys: 32 Youth Jersey’s that are customized with a Calgary Flames and HEROS Hockey logo. It is also reversable.
♦ Hockey Bag: Hockey bag will hold everything except the nets. It is customized with a Calgary Flames, Hockey Alberta, and HEROS Hockey logo on the hockey bag.
Lifespan and Durability:
♦ Sticks: Durable with proper care, such as regular cleaning and moderate temperature storage.
♦ Balls: Durable but may need regular replacement based on the frequency of play on rough surfaces.
Indigenous Languages Project
We’re excited to announce our initiative to incorporate Indigenous languages from across Alberta into the design of HEROS Hockey Hockeyball sticks. This pilot project aims to empower Indigenous youth by providing them with tools to overcome adversity through sport. In line with this goal, we’ve thoughtfully designed the hockey sticks to reflect that commitment.
Recognizing the vital role language plays in identity, culture, and history, we’ve integrated phrases from Indigenous languages that embody the spirit of “To try hard” or “To persevere.” This initiative not only honors our rich cultural heritage but also inspires resilience and perseverance in the next generation.
Iiyika’kimaat – “To try hard” in the Blackfoot Language (Siksikáí’powahsin)
Ahkameyimok – “All of you persevere or try hard” in the Cree Language (Nêhiyawêwin)
Aîchiktaga – “To do your best” in the Stoney Language (Îethka Îabi)
Wo kaa’wo tsaa’aah – “To persevere or to try hard” in the Dene Tha’ Language
De’ghare hur es d’say – “To persevere or to try hard” in the Denesuline Language (Dëne Sųłıné)
Gumisitiy – “To persevere or keep going” in the Tsuut’ina Language
Piyish kaakashkitow – “Persevere” in the Michif Language
We are so thankful for your ongoing support and sponsorship.
Your generous donation is greatly appreciated.
