tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post5665963796104281248..comments2014-01-22T15:57:44.901-08:00Comments on Riley White: Why There Should be Body Checking in Younger Ages of HockeySarah Lehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12888625789568300137noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post-45787815372205988162014-01-22T15:57:44.901-08:002014-01-22T15:57:44.901-08:00I agree with you Riley! I believe that body contac...I agree with you Riley! I believe that body contact at younger ages would better prepare kids for their future hockey career. It will help them keep there head up during the play and ultimately make them better hockey players. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post-26226841890640521922013-11-19T06:23:25.251-08:002013-11-19T06:23:25.251-08:00I strongly agree with you Riley. As a goalie in ho...I strongly agree with you Riley. As a goalie in hockey I see all the activity that goes on on the ice usually better than the players and even coaches. I can testify that most injuries occur from improper body checking(illegal body checking) or a player not knowing how to take a hit. Although checking clinics can help prepare a child for hitting, it is controlled and doesn't show the real power that a hit can have, especially when the kid is 6 foot and the other kid is 5 foot like Riley said. But, if they start body checking earlier when these kids are closer in size, they can all develop the ability to hit and get hit and get stronger for later years when the size and strength vary a lot more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post-6448517465346072013-11-03T13:57:37.230-08:002013-11-03T13:57:37.230-08:00Do girls' leagues include body checking? I ne...Do girls' leagues include body checking? I need to be prepared if M&M decide they want to play hockey.Sarah Lehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888625789568300137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post-41411833762703847492013-11-01T07:08:34.167-07:002013-11-01T07:08:34.167-07:00I agree that body checking clinics are very effect...I agree that body checking clinics are very effective at developing the proper skills to place a clean and safe hit however these clinics do not provide the knowledge for in game situations. These clinics are setup and controlled which is not comparable to a real game when there is no control when body checking takes place. I believe that for younger players to be safe they should practice like a game so that when they do start thier regular season, they are ready for body checking to take place. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post-40583143932298176302013-10-28T10:03:35.344-07:002013-10-28T10:03:35.344-07:00Would it not be sufficient for Atom level players ...Would it not be sufficient for Atom level players to simply partake in body checking clinics? <br /><br />These clinics are designed to teach hockey players to check both safely and legally, but even more importantly how to take a hit properly in order to avoid being injured. <br /><br />Would this not satisfy the same issues that you have presented for introducing hitting at a younger age rather than having them begin hitting at Atom? Would it not be better to introduce them to the concepts and "skill" before putting them in the "real life" situations? Practice before performance?Mrs. Aultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426062412722287569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post-53688027470927325242013-10-28T10:02:15.027-07:002013-10-28T10:02:15.027-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mrs. Aultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426062412722287569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724659491742518205.post-23118228870447281682013-10-16T11:54:44.325-07:002013-10-16T11:54:44.325-07:00I need to get this right: Previous to Hockey Canad...I need to get this right: Previous to Hockey Canada's decision, body checking became part of the game around ages 11 and 12. Now it is part of the game at ages 13 and 14. You think body checking is a skill that should be learned at ages 9 and 10.<br /><br />I agree with your reasoning IF body checking is necessary for the sport. What purpose does body checking play in hockey? Is it a necessary component of the sport? Do girls leagues include body checking? I need more information!Sarah Lehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888625789568300137noreply@blogger.com