Our school is offering the Hockey Canada Skills Academy Course to students, completely free of charge. This program occurs during the regular school day and allows students to develop their hockey skills and enhance their success in the classroom. Students combine athletic development with academic achievement through specialized hockey training. Whether you're aiming for the next level of competition or using hockey to develop discipline and teamwork, this program lets you pursue your hockey passion. Players with all levels of experience are welcome to enroll in this program, including those who are new to the sport.
The Hockey Canada Skills Academy Course integrates on-ice skill development (skating, shooting, passing, puck-handling) with off-ice training and classroom learning (weight training, nutrition, sport psychology, aerobic fitness), allowing student-athletes to improve individual hockey skills during the school day while earning a grade 9 physical education credit. It's a program that is designed to improve skill, boost confidence, develop leadership, and promote overall athletic and personal growth. The program will be taught by a Hockey Canada certified instructor and will be supported by various community partners. Each student will receive a free customized jersey in addition to new practice socks.
To summarize, key components of the HCSA Course include:
- On-Ice Training: Focuses on fundamental individual skills like skating, stickhandling, shooting, and passing, under the leadership of a Hockey Canada certified instructor.
- Off-Ice Training: Includes strength & conditioning in the weight room, dry-land drills, and practical life skills.
- Classroom Instruction: Covers important topics for athletes, such as nutrition, sport psychology, leadership, goal setting, and game analysis.
- Academic Integration: Students receive a grade 9 physical education credit for the program, balancing hockey with their regular school curriculum.
It's worth noting that all students enrolling in this program will obtain their grade 9 science credit (SNC1W) from the same teacher through a unique schedule that ensures they receive five 75-minute periods in a classroom per week. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Mayes ([email protected]) or Ms. Schooley ([email protected]).