Tigers Hockey Academy - Where Academics Meet the Ice!
Academy News Update: Registrations for the 2010-2011 school year are now being accepted. Linked below is a registration form. Those returning to the program also need to re-register. Only applicants that submit a program deposit will be guaranteed a position in the program.
Tigers Hockey Academy Application Form (pdf file)
Tilley School and the Tigers Hockey Academy offers Grade 4 to Grade 9 boys and girls the opportunity to make ice-hockey a part of their daily school routine. The instructors, certified teachers with coaching credentials, will lead male and female hockey players through a wide-range of skill development. Students will receive 125 hours of on-ice instruction throughout the school year plus 60 hours of off-ice instruction. Off-ice training and theory will be held at the school, and on-ice activities will be across the street at the Tilley Arena.
Off-ice activities will encourage students to develop into all around athletes. A variety of activities can encourage students to develop hockey specific skills through nonspecific hockey activities. Benefits to this type of training are injury prevention through whole body development and increased participation due to avoiding repetitive activities. Skills will be taught concerning nutrition, mental control, leadership, communication and fitness training. Additional off-ice activities include attending Calgary Flames games, Brooks Bandits games and participating in fun games versus local celebrities.
On-ice activites will focus on hockey skills such as skating, passing, puckhandling, shooting and checking. Instructiion techniques using a variety of drills and small area games will allow for individual growth and development. Combining skill development with fun will add that competitive edge for which all young players strive.
The program fee consists of a $225 non-refundable registration fee plus $325 for a full year. This will cover the costs of guest speakers, ice costs, Hockey Canada practice jersey, and fitness clothing. It is recommended students be a member of a minor hockey association or plan on being a member of a minor hockey association.
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