Queen Charlotte Hockey Canada Skills Academy

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Queen Charlotte Hockey Canada Skills Academy

• Parent information session

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How did we get here?

• 1. TTFM responses from students indicated 41
  satisfaction with availability of clubs and
  activities
• 2. Discussions with students during class visits
  indicated students desired creative activities
  and opportunities.
• 3. Research and investigation, both locally and
  nationally, lead us to this program as a best fit
  for or our school.

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What Is a Hockey Canada Skills Academy?

• HCSA is a hockey program that seeks to provide an
  environment where student-athletes can pursue
  personal hockey skills development while in the
  pursuit of academic excellence.
• There are over 60 schools across Canada using the
  program, including East Wiltshire.

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Goals of the Program

• To build a commitment to excellence, discipline,
  dedication, time management, and strength of
  character.
• To challenge each student to achieve their
  personal goals by developing their hockey skills
  and improve their fitness level, while
  maintaining a high level of academics.
• To provide a safe environment in which students
  can improve their level of skill, build positive
  relationships, improve leadership skills and have
  fun.

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Who Can Apply?

• All students in grades 7 to 9 (male and female)
  regardless of experience and skill are, eligible
  to apply.
• Queen Charlotte is committed to having as many
  students as possible benefit from this
  experience. It is also important for safety
  purposes, that we have a manageable amount of
  participants. Other programs have had 30
  participants.

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What Would the Schedule Look Like?Two Afternoons
Per CycleDay 2 and Day 6

• 1205 to 1230 Lunch.
• 1230 to 1255 Classroom session. Students will
  be working on the material they miss from that
  afternoon.
• 1255 to 140 Fitness session in our gym.
• 140 to 200 Walk to the rink and get ready.
• 200 to 345 Ice session at Simmons.

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Parent Responsibilities

• Parents/guardian would be responsible to
  transport the gear to the school, either prior to
  or during lunch hour. The exact times yet to be
  determined.
• Parents/guardian would be responsible to pick up
  their son/daughter between 345 and 400 PM.

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Cost to Participate?

• There is no student fee. There is a significant
  cost/budget associated with this program.
• Hockey P.E.I. is supporting this program by
  providing 5800.00 this year. The district has
  made substantial contributions of staff and
  monetary support.
• There will likely be a need to group fundraise
  for a small remaining portion of the program but
  it will be more of an awareness/fun
  activity/event.

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Application Process

• Tuesday June 9th at 700 PM. Parents session.
  Applications handed out.
• Friday June 19th. Application deadline.
• Thursday June 25th. Students will be chosen by
  the selection committee.

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QCHSA ten point recap

• 1. We have been working on, researching,
  preparing, and lobbying since September
• 2. Program is not a pilot - taken care of out of
  LDT, health, and PE. Received district management
  approval
• 3. Designed to engage students and support their
  success as learners
• 4. No student fees - still some outstanding
  budget, but will likely group fundraise with a
  spirit building event during program
• 5. Program designed for 30 - 34 participants

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QCHSA ten point recap

• 6. Received 5800.00 from Hockey PEI
• 7. 2 hockey certified staff members will receive
  further training in Toronto this summer
• 8. June 9, 700 p.m. in cafeteria -
  parents/student information meeting. Applications
  available after meeting
• 9. Selection committee includes 2 hockey
  certified staff, 3 grade level reps, and 1
  administrator. 2009/10 group will be finalized
  and invitations sent out on June 25.
• 10. We are available to meet/discuss our program
  at anytime. We will provide a detailed report
  after year one

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Thank You

• Any Questions?