As the world stays at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, brands big and small are coming up with new and innovative ways to keep minds sharp and bodies physically active. GTHL partners and sponsors have started to create programming for players and their families to participate in at home.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Believing in the power of play, Canadian Tire Jumpstart has launched the Play From Home Resource Hub which includes a variety of ways to keep kids active and entertained. Recent additions have included a scavenger hunt and appearances by Canadian Tire athlete ambassadors such as Connor McDavid.
The Resource Hub is free of charge and can be accessed here.
Hockey Canada
Our national governing body has compiled a ton of programming to keep you occupied at home, including hockey-themed materials to integrate into school-based lesson plans.
Once class is out of session, follow along with Hockey Canada’s lead strength and conditioning coach as he preps players with off-ice training regiments.
ACTIVE WITH ADAM: Hockey Canada’s lead strength & conditioning coach, @adstrength, with weekly tips to stay active at home.
This week’s focus: FLEXIBILITY
Articles every Monday on https://t.co/2y7liMQJl2 & Adam doing a LIVE workout on @HockeyCanada IG every Thursday❗️
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) April 20, 2020
Toronto Maple Leafs
Coordinator of Hockey Development at the Leafs and GTHL Coach Greg Schell is leading players through easy exercises they can do at home with little or no equipment. Videos are posted every few days and focus on drills that will help you transition back to the ice.
NHL/NHLPA
The NHL and NHLPA have teamed up to provide their Future Goals program to students working remotely. Future Goals includes interactive hockey-themed STEM education for elementary and middle school students, as well as resources about making healthier choices.
Click here to access the Future Goals program.
TRUE Hockey
The GTHL has teamed up with TRUE Hockey to reward players for practicing hockey at home. Players are encouraged to post their hockey at home videos on social media to win weekly prizing courtesy of TRUE Hockey. Click here for full content rules.
The GTHL and @playtruehockey have teamed up to reward you for staying home!
Learn how you can win weekly prizing: https://t.co/q5jvPShU8G pic.twitter.com/IHrWX403zm
— GTHL Hockey (@GTHLHockey) April 22, 2020
Hockey Snacks
In addition to daily live streams on their Facebook account, nutritionist Seanna Thomas is taking over the GTHL Instagram every Tuesday, bringing you new and healthy recipes to make at home. Tune in every Tuesday at 3:30pm.