St. Dom HCSA

In September 2016, St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School in Bracebridge began offering the innovative Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) for Grade 9 and 10 students. Students can choose the program as part of their course selection and receive two physical education credits each year, while improving their individual and technical hockey skills at the same time. The program emphasizes hockey skills as well as fitness, nutrition, and leadership. Students will be provided with dry land and on ice training.

The primary objective of the HCSA program is to enhance the educational experience of each student by integrating hockey into their school day.

HCSA programs enhance the confidence, self-esteem and opportunities for students in both academics and athletics beyond the primary, intermediate and secondary school system, while making efficient use of arena facilities during school-day hours.

The intention of the HCSA program is not to develop future professional or international-calibre athletes, but rather to deliver individual technical skill development to students currently playing hockey during the school day while also offering the chance for all students to try the game at in an accessible school setting.