April 18, 2012
Body checking forums - More dates and locations coming soon, please check this page often for updates
The first body checking forum took place at the University of Calgary in Murray Fraser Hall 162 at 6PM on April 16, 2012.
Directions to Murray Fraser Hall
Body checking motions
Hockey Calgary announced they will be delaying body checking until the Bantam level starting in the 2012-2013 season.
A body checking committee was put together following a membership motion put forth at the 2011 AGM. This committee gathered detailed information through studies, public input and research and then presented their findings and recommendations to the Hockey Calgary Board of Directors.
This matter is subject to a vote by Hockey Calgary members at the 2012 Hockey Calgary AGM taking place on June 23, 2012.
More information
Body checking resources
Toronto Non Contact Hockey League on body checking
Pediatric Sport-Related Concussion Article (PDF)
Body checking literature review (PDF)
CMAJ Research (PDF) (web site)
Hockey Canada links and information
Radio episode on body checking
Mel Davidson's thoughts on body checking
Hockey Alberta links and information
Checking information and course
USA Hockey links and information
Dispelling the myths of checking in pee wee (MP3)
Impact the rule would have on skill development (MP3)
How improved skills will make the game safer (MP3)
Hockey USA web page on body checking
Other links
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