Vancouver Canucks First Shift

The fun starts here! Try hockey for the first time in an accessible and affordable way!

2025 Registration

The Program 

The NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families. We want families to experience the game at its best — to understand why so many Canadians feel an inherent love for the sport, and to stimulate a desire for continued participation. We want to take away any intimidation as it relates to equipment requirements, and/or rules of the game, remove potential safety concerns, and most importantly, provide an experience that is memorable and fun.

Hockey Canada has created a fun curriculum that focuses on:

    • Small areas games and skills stations active
    • Wide variety of skating skills, puck handling, passing and shooting exercises
    • Discovering the sport through variety of basic motor movement patterns
    • Fun games to ensure participants enjoy a full range of hockey experiences

 

Participant Registration Fee Of $299 Includes:

    • BAUER Equipment (Head-to-Toe)
    • Welcome Event
    • Equipment fitting demonstration
    • Expert fit session and equipment distribution

 

On-Ice Experience Includes:

    • 6 Weeks, 1 session/week, 1 hour on a consistent day and time
    • Focus on Fun and Learn to Play
    • Insurance for participants