列治文学区冰球R.C. Palmer Hockey Academy

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Program Information

The primary objective of the Palmer Hockey Academy is to promote both academic and athletic excellence by providing a high quality hockey skills development program imbedded within the hours of a regular school day. Students in the academy will participate and earn credits in two specialized ‘Hockey Academy’ courses as part of their regular 8 course timetable. Students will be bussed to one of the Richmond Arenas for the on-ice training course designed to enhance the students’ technical and tactical skills. The other course will be a dry-land strength and conditioning course to develop fitness, strength, power, and endurance. Students will take these courses on alternate days for the entire school year (120 hours of training for each course). This program is very cost effective considering that amount of ice time included.

Program Goals Actions

· To provide professional technical and tactical hockey instruction to student-athletes committed to high level performance under the direction of professional coaches and teachers

· To provide sport science instruction in a range of relevant areas, including dry-land training, fitness, nutrition, strength training and exercise physiology

· To provide an excellent academic environment to support the academic growth of the student-athlete and to enhance opportunities to pursue post-secondary athletic and/or academic scholarships

· To provide time management, goal setting, teamwork and leadership skill development and to learn about mental preparation

· To foster character development in the student-athletes to enhance self-confidence, sportsmanship, and to promote positive attitudes – all valuable life skills

Registration & Admission Actions

· Preference will be given to students entering Grades 8-10 (students in grades 11/12 will be considered if space permits)

· 25-30 students (players & goalies) required per class. There is potential that we may offer two groups if enrolment is high.

· Available to all students in the Richmond School District (male & female) who have four years of ice hockey experience or can demonstrate a comparable skill level. Open to Rep(A) or House(C) level hockey players.

· Students will be expected to maintain strong work habits, attendance and citizenship.

· Application forms are available at the Palmer Office and must be completed and return to the school by March 2, 2012.

· Students must complete and submit a school transfer form to Palmer Secondary by March 2, 2012.

· Anticipated program fees will be approximately $3000.00/year payable in instalments