Open to students in Grades 6-12, the Hockey Canada Skills Academy will help student athletes learn and improve on advanced individual skills and tactics, while developing a lifestyle on and off the ice that emphasizes building character through achieving both athletic and scholastic success. Purposeful practices led by highly trained staff, strength and conditioning designed to maximize physical attributes, and a focus on leadership will all position the student athlete to achieve their individual goals.

Technical development focuses on establishing confidence and creativity specific to each player's (forward, defenseman and goaltender) position:

• Multi Directional Skating
• Passing
• Shooting
• Puck Control
• Checking Progressions
• Deceptive Skills
• Decision Making & Thinking
• Stance & Movement

Tactical themes are established to increase the athletes' understanding of and passion for the game, translating to maximum success as student athletes progress throughout the various levels. Ice sessions incorporate numerous competitive small area games and cutting edge teaching methods so athletes are stimulated and challenged in each ice session.

• Puck Control/Protection
• Tactical Assessment
• Delays
• Creativity
• Offensive/Defensive Width & Depth
• Passing Lane Concepts
• Face-Offs
• Puck Patience
• Gap Control
• Escape Ability
• Angling
• Time/Space
• Transition
• Shot Blocking

2023-2024 Fee Structure Hockey Canada Skills Academy(HCSA)

Registration fees partially offset the operational costs to successfully run the academies (ie. facilities, skills expert wages, National or Provincial sports organization fees, transportation and equipment). Given the sport itself and the facilities used, the registration fees vary between the sports academies that are offered.

** NOTE: REGISTRATION FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ** 

Typical day for a WECDSB Secondary and Middle School Student

Typical day for a WECDSB Shared Student