{"id":9651,"date":"2021-03-03T20:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T01:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/femme.hockey\/?p=9651"},"modified":"2021-11-22T11:23:01","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T16:23:01","slug":"dek-hockey-a-sport-on-the-rise-among-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/femme.hockey\/en\/articles\/hockey-2-articles\/dek-hockey-a-sport-on-the-rise-among-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Dek Hockey: a sport on the rise among women"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are still people who believe that hockey is a man’s sport or a youth sport. However, dek hockey is experiencing strong growth and is attracting more and more women. Currently, 20 centers offer this sport year-round. In the summer, there are more than 80 centers, in addition to the numerous tournaments organized throughout Quebec.<\/span><\/p>\n

This summer, I will start my 4th year in dek hockey. At DekHockey Drummond<\/a> where I play, there are over 70 women’s teams. A sign of the popularity of this team sport among women. Literally sold on ball hockey, I explain (almost) everything about dek hockey and how to get started. I also share with you the many benefits I’ve discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dek hockey, a sport accessible to all women, regardless of their level<\/h2>\n

As women, we often have the imposter syndrome. We don’t always dare to venture out when we have no experience. Like many, I hesitated for a long time to join a league because I had never played hockey. I have always loved team sports and competition. I played soccer for a long time in my youth, but never hockey.<\/span><\/p>\n

One morning, I picked up the phone and signed up. I discovered an intense sport, adapted to my level, made unsuspected friendships, and kept in shape. The perfect game<\/em> plan!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Catherine\"Catherine<\/h3>\n

Competition and fun<\/h3>\n

I started playing in a draft league for women 30 years and older. It was perfect for me! Regardless of the league, all players are ranked according to their level. This way, everyone can have fun and have a chance to hit the ball during the games. After each season, all players’ ratings are re-evaluated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dek hockey is played on a three-on-three surface, plus a goalie. In mixed leagues, there is always a girl in the game. She gets a lot of assists because when she scores a goal, it counts as two points!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The benefits of dek hockey<\/h2>\n

Cardio, intensity, friendships, fun, endorphins, energy… dek hockey brings me a multitude of benefits that I had underestimated before signing up.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s an intense team sport above all! In 45 minutes, I used up a lot of energy while having fun. As a team, we have fun, we encourage each other, we develop strategies and our skills to counter the opponent. As the season progresses, we improve and develop strong friendships with the players on our team, and even with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dek hockey is as good for your physical health as it is for your mental health!<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\"Tournoi\"Tournoi<\/h2>\n

At the end of a season, you get to know everyone. You substitute on other teams. In short, you become part of a beautiful community that is passionate about the same sport. <\/span><\/p>\n

That’s why I now play on two teams in the summer, as well as the winter. I occasionally substitute on other teams, in addition to playing in a few tournaments a year. The more you play, the more you want to play. Even when you’re sweating in <\/span>35 degrees Celsius in the summer, you find a way to have fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Gagnantes<\/h2>\n

Some dek hockey highlights<\/h2>\n