TOP Hockey Club
Jr. Titans (U7) Development Program
The U7 Development Program has been re-branded into the Jr. Titans Program for the 2026-2027 season! The program is designed to provide an introductory "team" experience for players who have completed Learn-to-Play. Led by professional non-parent coaches, this program focuses on building fundamental skating, puck skills, and basic hockey strategy through the Play · Teach · Compete Model. The Jr. Titans Program features a predictable, weekly schedule with two practices per week at local rinks, with the full schedule set well before the season starts. During the ski season there are typically no practices or games from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm each weekend.
All games for the Jr. Titans Program will be played as half-ice intersquad “Showcase Games,” designed to optimize development time and create a highly efficient schedule. Showcase Games provide more puck touches and more scoring, while introducing competitive hockey and teaching core skills like listening, hard work, teamwork, and more.
- Ski-Friendly Program: no programming from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm throughout ski season.
- Set Schedule: two skills practices per week plus a weekly 'Showdown' Game; no rotating times or changing schedules.
- Weekly Showcase Games: half-ice intersquad games designed to maximize development and schedule efficiency.
- Professional Coaches: non-parent coaches hired and trained by TOP Hockey, modern curriculum used.
- Multi-Sport Friendly: minimal overlap with TOP Lacrosse & TOP Soccer.
- Player Pathway: clear progression U7 → U8 → U15+ with consistent standards.
- Internal Applications (U7): currently enrolled TOP Hockey U7 families have first right of refusal to return for the following season.
- Internal Applications (LTP): currently enrolled TOP Hockey LTP families have a window to express interest for the following season.
- Internal Application Review: TOP Hockey staff review internal applications for program fit and invitations are sent out.
- Public Application: any remaining spots are offered to the public via application process on April 1.
- Public Application Review: TOP Hockey staff review all applications for program fit and invitations are sent out.
Questions? Email hockey@topsports.ca.
Behind The Scenes
FAQs
Common Questions
How are teams selected? Are there tryouts?
At the Grassroots level, we don’t use tryouts. It’s like giving a math test before the first day of class—it doesn’t help long-term development and can push kids out of sport. Players are selected via an application that considers previous experience, multi-sport history, and family philosophy.
What is the structure of the program?
We combine high-quality practices, intersquad Showdown Games, and professional coaching to create a development-focused program that’s efficient and family-friendly—no over-investment of time or resources at young ages.
What does a weekly schedule look like?
Typical weeks feature two skills practices, plus a weekly 'Showdown' Game. Once the season schedule is set, changes are minimal.
Who are the coaches?
Our professional coaches are teachers and mentors who model teamwork, respect, and work ethic. They’re selected for coaching and playing experience, aligned philosophy, and are fully trained on the TOP Hockey model and expectations.