1	The Philosophy of our Program: The Spencer Hockey Academy is a healthy athletic and academic environment where students can participate in a sport that they are passionate about. The program will enhance their enjoyment of education, thereby increasing chances for post secondary opportunities.
2	The Primary Goals of the Hockey Academy are: To promote superior athletic habits and teach the values and ethics of being an athlete and student Increase and maintain student enjoyment of education To develop body co-ordination, motor skill, and cognitive skills To develop individual skill and knowledge about hockey To develop health and nutritional awareness
3	A Regular Week: A grade 8 program and a grade 9 program. Each program will: have three on ice practices a week have two lessons in the classroom a week one off ice training session a week This schedule will remain the same until late April when the ice at JDF Parks and Recreation is taken out
4	Schedule for May and June The blocks will remain the same for May/June however the activities will change. Each grade will: once a week take part in “cross training activities” off campus Participate in 3+ hours of off-ice training a week at the school 2 hours of classroom- Sports and Academic Theory 1+ hour(s) of study skills and group learning through AVID®
5	The Tangibles Students will be driven to and from the rink via Sooke District bus service There will be storage for the players hockey gear at the school All ice times are at Bear Mountain Arena There will be a separate girls changing room and two boys dressing rooms.
6	The Tangibles con’t The programs schedule fits in the regular Spencer timetable. If you wish to communicate with me the best way would be through email via our web site www.spencerhockeyacademy.com or call the school. We will do our best to keep the site updated with current information over the course of the year.
7	Working with Hockey Canada We are an official Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) Hockey Canada will contribute the following services to our program: HCSA off ice development training curriculum guide HCSA Operations Manual for On ice instruction Member of Hockey Canada’s coaches club (online program)
8	Program Fees Program fees for the year will be $1000.00 per player A payment program of $150.00 a month for 6 months beginning in September 2005 has been developed If you wish to pay full fees in June or September, that would be very much appreciated You can, upon request, receive a receipt for your payment from the secretaries in the Spencer School office
9	Sport and Academic Theory Class Will be conducted in a standard classroom setting Some of the course components will include: Health and Nutrition Sport Psychology Study Skills ( Through AVID ®) Special Guest Speakers Hockey Strategies: individual concepts, team concepts, technical skills, tactical skills
10	Off Ice Training Program During the Months of Sept. to April: Hockey Specific off ice training Students will be using Stride Slides ® which will improve each players skating, stickhandling, and shooting
11	Off Ice Training Program During the Months of May and June: Student will spend two days a week involved in “rigourous” dryland training 1 day of training using Stride Slides ® 1 day of off campus activities (cross training) They will undergo fitness testing the beginning of May and then at the end of June
12	Avid ® Avid is a new program that helps students: To better write, listen, speak, question, take notes, study, organize time, and work with others I am a trained Avid teacher and will spend time with each program teaching some of the Avid® strategies as part of their SAT class.
13	On Ice Instruction The focus for the On Ice Instruction will be based on skill development and will have an emphasis on: Skating Passing Shooting Stickhandling Offensive and defensive tactics
14	On Ice Instruction con’t Players will undergo on ice testing to evaluate their skills (three times over the course of the year). The players will then be grouped in colors based on their stage of skill development. With the exception of 1 or 2 warm up and skating drills to begin and end practice, the ice will most commonly be broken up into either 3 or 6 stations.
15	On Ice Instruction con’t I will be supported with a minimum of one other instructor each practice The other instructors involved will be experienced local area Junior A and Junior B coaches We will also be assisted by current Victoria Cougars and Victoria Salsa players volunteering on the ice
16	Assessment and Evaluation Each student’s hockey skills will be evaluated at the beginning of the program. They will identify the student’s strengths and weaknesses in regards to hockey skills. From this evaluation we will develop a learning plan for each student which will be identified to them. Students are evaluated each term in the areas of on-ice, off-ice and for their work in the classroom. A report is included in each student’s report card each term.
17	Equipment and Supplies All students in the hockey program will be required to have: Full Hockey Canada approved hockey gear Sticks for on the ice and off ice P.E strip each Friday (including hockey gloves and proper runners) Regular school supplies (including a three inch binder)
18	Sponsorship We have received some Sponsorship funds from local businesses such as Bear Mountain We are still accepting sponsorship from local businesses As compensation we offer: Logo’s display on web site and/or Jerseys Name on Appreciation Plaque located in the front exit of Spencer Middle School
19	Parent Involvement We are looking for parents to help with: The three on ice testing dates- Involves assisting with timing players (stop watches involved, should be wearing skates) Recording information (using a clipboard- does not involve having to put on skates) Parent Planning Committee Plan and organize special events Organize guest visits and speakers Help plan and support field trips Help with Sponsorship and Fundraising Female parent to attend practices Please sign up after this presentation outside the theatre.
20	In Conclusion Please see us outside of the theatre: To view a sample of the practice uniforms for next year Some forms that both the parents and the students need to fill out For some food and beverages See parent sign up sheet
21	"Questions" Questions?