Minor Hockey
Rascals
Learn to Play Hockey with the BWC Rascals
The Burnaby Winter Club Rascals Program is the largest learn-to-play hockey program in British Columbia. Designed for kids ages 3 to 6, it provides a safe, fun, and supportive environment where young players can build confidence, develop skills, and make new friends.
Players are grouped by age and ability so everyone can learn and progress at a comfortable pace. Our goal is to help each child grow their love of the game while feeling included and supported.
The Rascals program runs twice a week, with two seasonal intakes — October and January. Each session is 40 minutes long, and there are no early morning ice times, making it easy for families to participate.
You don’t need to be a BWC member to join the Rascals program. Many participants later continue into our Minor Hockey Association or even the BWC Academy.
The focus of this program is to combine learning to skate and learning to play hockey. Players must be able to stand and glide forward on the ice to participate in the program. They must also be able to participate alone, get up by themselves, and skate/walk the width of the ice. Full hockey gear is required. We recommend that players complete at least 2 skating levels prior to registering.
For questions or updates, contact info@bwchockey.com.
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Program Information
- Rascals must be 3 years old by August 31, 2026 to participate in October. Rascals must be 3 years old by December 31, 2026 to participate in January.
- Ages: 3, 4, 5 & 6 years (2020/2021/2022/2023)
- Registration Fee: $975.00 (October to March)
- Half Session Fee (Wednesday OR Saturday): $500.00 (October to March)
- Fall Intake: Saturday, October 3, 2026 to Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Winter Intake: Wednesday, January 6, 2027 to Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Holidays (No Session): Saturday, October 10 (Thanksgiving) / Saturday, February 13 (Family Day)
Start Times and Level Descriptions:
Rascals 1 -Brand new to hockey with at least two levels of skating lessons (Must be able to participate alone, get up by themselves, and skate/walk the width of the ice)
Rascals 2 – New to hockey with more skating experience.
Wednesday at 4:35 p.m. and Saturday at 12:45 p.m.
Rascals 3 – Returning Rascals player or equivalent experience.
Wednesday at 5:20 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Rascals 4 – Returning Rascals player comfortable with puck control.
Wednesday at 6:05 p.m. and Saturday at 2:15 p.m.
Rascals 5 – Returning Rascals player very comfortable with puck control.
Wednesday at 6:50 p.m. and Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Gear: Full hockey gear is required (including neck guard and helmet with cage).
Inside Edge will send you a welcome and initial placement email in September. Please add info@insideedgehockey.com to your safe senders list. After the first session, players may be moved at the coaches’ discretion to keep classes balanced.