The comparison of time utilization of ice-hockey players during the competition on a small area and on the whole skating ring (Pee-Wee).

Title: The comparison of time utilization of ice-hockey players during the competition on a small area and on the whole skating ring (Pee-Wee). Goal: To compare and determine the most proper combination of size of the playing area and the number of younger school age players during an ice-hockey match. Methodics: File for research: 25 video recordings from ice-hockey competition of Pee-Wee age children on skating rings of three different sizes. Three players with different level of abilities were chosen from every competition. The result of the evaluation is the total ice time during the game and also the time players were on the puck. Statistic methods: A direct method of observing was used during the evaluation of individual players. To generalize the results an analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used. Conclusion: The analysis of the research showed that active participation of as many players as possible in an ice-hockey match is the best possible through combination of half size skating ring with two teams playing four on four. Key words: ice hockey, younger school age, time on the puc