Jr. Ice Bears Girls Program
Building Confidence. Developing Skills. Growing Girls Hockey in Knoxville
The Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears are proud to continue growing opportunities for girls to experience, learn, and compete in the game of hockey. Our Girls Hockey Program is designed to provide a positive, supportive, and competitive environment where female athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, create friendships, and develop a lifelong passion for the game.
Whether your daughter is just beginning her hockey journey or already has playing experience, our goal is to provide a clear development pathway that encourages participation, individual improvement, and teamwork.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: Grow girls hockey in Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee while providing affordable, high-quality development opportunities for every player.
Through professional coaching, structured skill development, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, we aim to create an environment where girls can thrive both on and off the ice.
We are focused on growing girls hockey the right way: building participation at the grassroots level, developing individual skills, creating a welcoming team environment, and establishing a foundation that can support future girls-specific teams as interest and participation increase.
Girls are not limited to a separate program. They are Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears players, with access to the same development pathways and opportunities as everyone else.
Building a Stronger Girls Hockey Community
While girls participate in our regular association programming, we also recognize the importance of creating opportunities for female athletes to connect with one another.
As participation grows, our goal is to introduce additional girls-focused development sessions, special events, clinics, and potential competition opportunities that complement our existing programs.
These opportunities will enhance, rather than replace, the regular hockey experience available through the Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears.
What Our Program Offers
- Skill Development: Focused instruction in skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and hockey fundamentals.
- Professional Coaching: Experienced coaches dedicated to developing each player's individual abilities.
- Team Environment: Opportunities to build friendships, confidence, leadership, and teamwork alongside other female hockey players.
- Development Pathway: Opportunities for players to progress from Learn to Skate and Learn to Play into recreational and competitive hockey.
- Growing the Game: Building a stronger girls hockey community in East Tennessee while keeping opportunities accessible to families.
Ages
What aged players are appropriate for this program?
Example: Appropriate players at least 9 years old who have completed at least one year of Learn-to-Play.
When
What time of the year does this program run?
Example: Season begins with tryouts in August and runs until playoffs in February.
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Example: Practices and home games are held at the RecPlex. Games may be played across the metro region.
Practices
When are practices and how often are they?
Example: Teams practice 2-3 times per week.
Games
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
Example: Teams will play 20-30 games over the course of the season and will usually fall on the weekends.
Jerseys
Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?
Example: Club jerseys are required and may be purchased at TJ Sporting Goods.
Extra Costs
What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?
Example: Expect team managers to collect funds to cover tournament entry fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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