HOCKEY CANADA SKILLS ACADEMY
A fully licensed Hockey Canada Skills Academy that specializes in performance training and skill development of student-athletes during school hours. The program is for male and female athletes in Grade 6, 7 and 8 attending Skaha Lake Middle School. The purpose of this program is to develop personal potential and a positive attitude for student-athletes to carry into all aspects of their lives. The program will consist of 35 ice sessions October to June.
- Cost $1200
- Deposit required at sign up $260 (by March 31)
- Professional on Ice Instruction provided by full-time staff from the Okanagan Hockey Group
- On-Ice sessions will be delivered by a fully trained coach from the Okanagan Hockey Academy
- On-Ice sessions include Goalie Instruction
Program Fees Cover:
- On-ice sessions (ice time rental)
- Instructor Costs – on-ice and off-ice
- Hockey Canada License
- Coaching equipment and supplies
- Fees include HCSA jersey and socks
- Transportation Costs back to SLMS after ice sessions only
Insurance and Liability:
Students and instructors will be insured through the BC Hockey and Hockey Canada
Course Credit:
Each student will receive equivalency for Physical Education.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated each term in the areas of on-ice and off-ice performance. This will include their work and effort. An evaluation will be included in each student’s report card.
Please note:
- All students must provide their own set of full equipment
- The SLMS Hockey Skills Academy is open to both male and female players
- We do not make up teams and play hockey games
- Program is intended for individual skill development
Student Responsibility while attending the SLMS Hockey Academy:
- Attend Skaha Lake Middle School full time
- Commit to academic responsibilities
- Maintain excellent attendance
- Be a responsible citizen within the school and community
- Demonstrate a desire and commitment to improve
- Work in a climate of spirit of cooperation
Admission to the SLMS Hockey Skills Academy is dependent upon students’ satisfactory standing in academic courses
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We have over 50 years of experience.
In 2010 I was fortunate enough to play at the Okanagan Hockey Academy on the Midget Prep team. With coaches like Robert Dirk and Greg Holst it was an unbelievable year. I have to this day still never been on such a close-knit team. It was my first year of midget hockey and that meant a lot more travel. Playing in the CSSHL I got the opportunity to play in some pretty awesome spots. The league helped me learn to stay on top of school, which has helped me not only in college but also in junior. I was able to make an easy jump to junior and college academically with the help of Dave Nackoney, a guidance counselor at Penticton Secondary School who works with all the student athletes. To this day if I need anything he is always more than willing to help. It is the great staff that left such an impression on me, and made it possible for me to be where I am today.