One of Canada’s best ever women hockey players will be in Langley later this week.

Cassie Campbell-Pascall, a former member of the Women’s National Team, will taking part in the Chevrolet Safe & Fun Hockey festival at the Langley Events Centre Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11.

The Chevrolet Safe & Fun Hockey festival, organized by General Motors of Canada and Hockey Canada, is a grassroots initiative developed for young hockey players between the ages of five and eight.

In partnership with Hockey Canada, the Chevrolet Safe & Fun Hockey program was developed for parents, minor league players, and coaches to be much more than a “how to” course on the fundamentals of hockey.

It’s also a philosophy that’s designed to help today’s hockey enthusiasts develop a positive attitude towards healthy competition, co-operative teamwork, fair play and grace under pressure.

The festivals, which are held around the country, allow about 100 young players on and off-ice sessions geared twoards promoting respect and responsibility in the game – and in life.

Kids who qualify to participate will have a chance to develop their skills with the likes of Campbell-Pascall, or the other two event ambassadors Canadian hockey greats who have thrown their support behind this project: Bobby Orr and Mike Bossy.

In addition, attending parents also get the chance to take part in Hockey Canada seminars designed to help effectrively communicate the philosophy of a game that is truly “safe and fun.”

A festival was held in Newfoundland at the end of August, and the event this weekend in Langley is geared to female players only.

For more information and program specifics, visit www.chevrolethockey.ca.