Esso Fun Days is designed to introduce the game of hockey and its basic skills in a fun and supportive learning environment for the first time female hockey player. It is a one-day program that includes on and off-ice activities. They are hosted by local minor hockey associations and are free of charge for participants.

Esso Fun Days are:

• A fun introductory to female hockey for the first time player, coach, official or administrator.
• Designed to introduce beginners to hockey and its basic skills at no cost to the first time participant.
• Designed to make females’ first contact with hockey a safe and positive experience.
• Enables participants to become contributing members of a team effort, to experience team spirit, develop self confidence and experience a sense of achievement.
• Designed so that it can be delivered to females of all ages (Local association may direct to a certain age group based on association needs)
• A fun, informative hockey program that establishes Esso as a lead supporter of female hockey programming and development.
• Attract first time players to register for female hockey programs including the Hockey Canada Initiation Program, so that they will enjoy the game of hockey for a lifetime.

To host an Esso Fun Days, minor hockey associations must submit an application to BC Hockey. Once approved, BC Hockey and Hockey Canada support the program by providing program material, promotional material, participant certificates, jerseys and financial support for the event. Applications can be found on the BC Hockey website.