Claremont Sports Institute

ACADEMY PROGRAMS - General Information:

Students accepted and enrolled in the CSI academy programs will focus on skill development within their sport. In grades 11 and 12 there is greater emphasis on post-secondary athletic and academic requirements, including: SAT preparation, scholarships and leadership. Students in their respective grade levels earn credit for PHE9, PHE10, PHE11, PHE12, Science of Sport and Training 9/10, Strength and Conditioning 11/12. Work ethic, commitment, personal and social awareness and responsibility are critical to success in these programs.

APPLICATIONS

All students wishing to apply and be considered for the CSI academy programs (Boys Lacrosse, Rowing, Aquatics and sport performance Golf) are asked to complete and submit an application package and submit to the school. Applications are available online at www.claremont.saanichschools.ca  Applications must be completed in full at the time of submission.

Important Notes: Out of area students will be asked to submit a school application as well.  Families should notify Claremont if they wish to still enroll at Claremont despite an unsuccessful application into an academy program.

This is a ‘Program of Choice’ and therefore full payment is required. A deposit will be required once the student has been accepted in the Claremont Sports Institute academy program.

For all new students applying to Claremont and wanting to take CSI Lacrosse, Rowing, Aquatics or Golf, all 3 of the following are needed in order to register for your Program of Choice:

1. CSI Sport Application with your Registration Package.

2. Claremont School Registration Package to the Claremont Office.

3. Course selection form to the Claremont Office.

Returning students must complete a Returning Student CSI Commitment Form and course selection form. This will be done in class with respective classes and teachers.

CSI - Aquatics Klaudia Laszlo, klaszla@saanichschools.ca 

CSI - Rowing Greg Sedun, gsedun@saanichschools.ca

CSI - Lacrosse Darren Reisig, dreisig@saanichschools.ca

CSI - Golf Shon Ryan, sryan@saanichschools.ca

LACROSSE ACADEMY - Boys

Considered one of the elite high school lacrosse programs in North America, the CSI’s Lacrosse Academy is proud to offer a premier lacrosse experience with superior on-field coaching, and a wealth of competitive opportunities for players. This unique model allows players to take their game to the next level.

2024-2025  Fee is $1250 for new students and $1250 for returning students (this base cost does not include higher level Field Trips).

LACROSSE ACADEMY - Girls High Performance - Year Long

This year-long program is intended for athletes in grades 9-12 who are interested in playing lacrosse at a high level.  We are proud to extend this premier lacrosse experience to the girls program with superior on-field coaching, and a wealth of competitive opportunities for players. This unique model allows players to train with like minded athletes, travel and take their game to the next level. 

The program will travel  to high quality tournaments in the United States as well as schedule competition with teams from the Island and Lower Mainland. Development will take place during regular on field training sessions, video analysis, and with the assistance of various guest coaches and all done daily within the timetable. 

Aside from on field lacrosse training, the course will also include strength and conditioning, fitness and mini units in other traditional PHE activities.  Additionally, students may have an opportunity to host clinics for middle schools and to complete first aid and refereeing certifications.

Important Notes: Students in year-long programs earn 4 credits per semester, for a total of 8 credits for the year. 

Grade 9/10 girls receive 4 credits for PHE/Lax and 4 credits for Sport Science 9/10.

Grade 11/12 girls receive 4 credits for PHE/Lax and 4 credits for Strength and Conditioning 11/12.

2024-2025  Fee is $750 for new students (Sticks and Googles are extra) (this base cost does not include higher level Field Trips).

ROWING ACADEMY

The CSI rowing program includes athletes that range from beginner to Jr. National team. The program aims at developing teamwork and individuals through daily training at school and Elk Lake (current home of the National Rowing Team), mixing on-water rowing with various dryland and cross-training activities. Athletes compete at all local school and club regattas throughout the year, along with select athletes racing at Nationals in Ontario. Outside of training, a variety of topics are covered such as sport science, fitness, nutrition, strength training, sport psychology, physiology, time-management, goal setting and leadership skills.

2024-2025 Fee is $2500 for new students and $2175 for returning (this base cost does not include higher level Field Trips).

AQUATICS ACADEMY

The CSI Aquatics Academy is a swimming program run in partnership with Island Swimming. It provides swimmers the opportunity to excel at both their academics and athletics in an environment which supports both. CSI Aquatics is run out of Saanich Commonwealth Pool.

2024-2025 Fee is $500 paid to the school (this base cost does not include the swimming fees paid to Island Swimming).

Important Notes: Students in year-long academy programs earn 4 credits per semester, for a total of 8 credits for the year. 

4 of the credits are for grade specific Physical Health Education and the other 4 credits are for the grade specific elective course described below.

1.   Science of Sport and Training 9 & 10 (Jr)

This course has been designed to enhance student athletes’ knowledge and understanding about the science of sport and training. Students wanting to improve their overall fitness and develop a lifestyle that will target the body for peak performance as well as maintain a healthy body for a lifetime will benefit from taking this course.

2.   Strength and Conditioning 11 & 12 (Sr)

As described above in PHE Course Overview section