Canadian Registered Charity: 743452153RR0001 — Effective Oct 6, 2025.
PAD - Passion. Aptitude. Discipline.
PAD Program Overview
The Passion, Aptitude, and Discipline (PAD) Program is a youth life-skills initiative from TIGA that blends sport context with culture and leadership—delivered as education-only, off-ice sessions. First launched with the Capreol Minor Hockey Association (CMHA), PAD focuses on practical, plain-language learning—goal-setting, hydration and sleep routines, injury-prevention education, and positive team culture.
(Any on-ice activities, if pursued, are scheduled and delivered by CMHA hockey officials outside TIGA’s charitable programming.)
Rooted in Indigenous values and welcoming of Francophone youth, PAD helps create safer, more empowering spaces where young people can thrive off the ice and bring those skills back to their teams and communities. It offers a practical model Northern Ontario associations can adapt to strengthen youth through education, culture, and community connection.
Mission
To build confident, respectful, and resilient youth by delivering culturally grounded, plain-language off-ice education that strengthens life skills—goal-setting, hydration and sleep routines, injury-prevention education, and positive team culture.
Vision
A generation of players who lead with integrity, learn with passion, and contribute to their communities—bringing strong off-ice habits and team culture back to the rink and beyond.
Core Values
Passion – Encouraging players to develop a love for the game and personal growth.
Aptitude – Fostering critical thinking, building intelligence, hockey IQ, and life skills in youth.
Discipline – Teaching structure and focus all while promoting respect in all aspects of life.
Modules at a Glance
Goal-setting & Team Culture: Simple goals, roles, and respect.
Hydration & Sleep Basics: Everyday routines that support energy and focus.
Injury-Prevention Education: Warm-up, cool-down, “know your limits,” when to seek help.
Communication & Inclusion: Positive language, anti-bullying basics, how to ask for support.
How It Works
Co‑design – We listen to local priorities with the association and co‑create an off‑ice session plan.
Deliver – We run off‑ice education sessions with clear facilitator notes and safety guardrails.
Hand‑off – We provide templates and checklists so local coaches and volunteers can continue delivery.ds and priorities of