Is our “Intro to Travel”, it allows our 8U players a small scale travel season. Through weekly development sessions, our 8U players will work hard to develop proper fundamentals and skills, all while creating memories with their teammates.

The USA Hockey “Learn to Train” phase takes place during the ages of 10-12. These age levels are prime opportunities for players to develop fine motor skills and the RIGHT way to train. USA Hockey explains that what is learned during this time plays a major role in the rest of the athletes career. Emphasizing the importance of playing at the appropriate level regardless of letter (A/AA/AAA).

Referenced as USA Hockey’s “Train to Train” phase. Physical strength and athleticism are a main point of emphasis and at these age levels players should begin to piece a plan together for what they want out of the game of hockey (Pro, College, Juniors or just for fun). QCR strives to assist its players with all goals.

Lastly the “Learn to Compete Phase” is designed for our players to sharpen their tools as hockey players. The overall athlete begins to shift their main focus from overall development to the competition level and playing within a structure.