The goal of the Hockey Academy program is to provide each student-athlete an opportunity to pursue excellence, and to improve and develop the physical, mental and tactical demands of the game of hockey. Throughout the training, students will improve their time management, independence, and organizational skills. Students will participate in a variety of on and off ice training sessions. On-ice sessions include fine-tuning hockey fundamentals such as skating, puck-handling, checking, passing, and tactics. Off-ice sessions include team-building, cross-training, weight training, uni-hockey, floor hockey, mental training, character development and various field trips.
All of our programs have access to superior athletic instruction and a wide-range of cross-training and fitness opportunities.
Sport Academy schools charge a program fee that varies by school and by sport in order to offset the costs of things like equipment, field/rink rental, staffing of sport-specific coaches and trainers, as well as administration costs.
History
Edmonton Catholic Schools has been offering sport specific programming for students as a program of choice since 1997. The Sport Academy schools offer superior athletic instruction for those students whose educational experience would be enhanced with sport specific training. Academy students benefit from participation in these sports in terms of learning to be responsible, organized, and committed to an education that is both academic and athletic.
Shadow Days
Are you ready to take your hockey skills to the next level? A Shadow Day at one of our ECSD Hockey Academies is the perfect way to experience firsthand what makes our program exceptional.
What Are Shadow Days?
Shadow Days offer prospective students the chance to observe and participate in aspects of our Hockey Academies. From on-ice training to classroom visits, you’ll gain valuable insight into how we blend academics and athletics.
What to Expect
During your Shadow Day, you can expect to:
- Engage in on-ice training with our expert coaches.
- Explore our dynamic academic environment and see how we support student success.
- Meet our dedicated coaching staff, teachers, and current students to learn about the program from all perspectives.
How to Sign Up
Signing up for a Shadow Day is easy! Simply visit the Hockey Academy webpage of the school you’re interested in and follow the instructions to request your visit. Each school may have its own process, so be sure to check their page for specific details.
Hockey Academy
The Hockey Academy at St. Thomas More offers students a variety of on and off ice training sessions. On-ice sessions include hockey fundamentals such as skating, puck-handling, checking, passing, and tactics. On-ice sessions take place in a number of west Edmonton arenas. Off-ice sessions include team-building, cross-training, weight training, uni-hockey, floor hockey, mental training, character development and various field trips. Mr. Wade Burt is the Lead Teacher for our hockey academy. Mr. Burt has extensive hockey experience. He has played for the University of Alberta Golden Bears and has extensive coaching experience. The fees for the hockey program are $2500/year. The Academy runs from September through June. Payment options can be arranged by contacting the school.
Application
Begin the application process and become a Knight today!
Call 780 484 2434 to register
Guidelines & Expectations
In order to run a quality program, it is imperative that your son/daughter hold themselves to a high standard of behaviour. This has a direct impact on the quality of the program for all involved. The following steps will be taken should your child have a difficult time with this.
1. Three Strike Rule
If the student is reprimanded (verbally or written) the Academy Director will implement the appropriate consequence based on the severity of the offense. A letter will be sent home or a phone call made to inform you that this has occurred and of the next step and/or implemented consequence. Possible consequences include:
- 1st time offence = Warning - Letter or phone call home & removal from academy for one session
- 2nd time offence = Removal for 1 week (5 school days-parent meeting)
- 3rd time offence = Removal from academy
If the students is removed from the Academy for the 2nd or 3rd offense he/she must remain at school as this is treated as an in-school suspension. The student must serve the in-school suspension during which time the student will remain in the office completing homework/assignments until a meeting with the parents can be schedule. At this point the student is also placed on probation until there has been a meeting with his/her parents to discuss potential removal from the Academy and to reiterate Academy expectations.
If any offense is deemed severe enough the Academy director and/or principal has the right and final say to remove the student.
The Student Conduct Policy serves as a guiding document.
Minor Infractions: Missing/incomplete assignments or homework, disruptive classroom and field trip behavior, coming late to school/ice session, etc.
Major Infraction: Repeating minor infractions, missing school/ice session, disrespectful behavior to staff or students, bullying, fighting, etc.
Monthly Calendar
Facilities
The St. Thomas More Ringette Academy is located in West Edmonton.
We currently use the following arenas for On-Ice Training:
- Terwillegar Recreation Center
- Callingwood Arena
- River Cree Arena
For off-ice development we attend the following locations:
- ATHX (The Base) by River Valley Health
- The GO Center at U of A
- The Butter Dome at U of A
- Vertically Inclined
- Ed’s Rec Room
- Terwillegar Rec. Center Pool
Hockey Academy Fees & Budgets
Request a Shadow Day
Shadow Days work as a two-fold opportunity for a prospective St. Thomas More family to gauge the overall fit of the school and to ensure that we are the right place for your child to begin or continue their education.
We offer a Shadow Day as a “true-to-life experience,” for prospective students.
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