Hockey Academy
The UNISUS Hockey Academy is tailored for scholar-athletes aspiring to achieve their highest potential in hockey, while acquiring academic achievements to enable life-long academic and professional success.
We have partnered with the OHA, who bring over 60 years of expertise in youth hockey instruction and development. Together with the OHA's Hockey Canada coaches, and augmented with UNISUS in-house coaches, our program is sure to provide an accelerated skill development program.
Our comprehensive athletic development systems allows for an accelerated development in hockey skills, while pursuing excellence in academics at the same time.
We are one of the few schools in B.C. to offer a hockey academy together with an innovative International Baccalaureate academic program.
Designed to provide aspiring young athletes with top-tier training through a holistic athlete development system, a pathway to succeed at international high-level competition, and an IB-enriched academic program that empowers individuals through a personalized learning system, our 2023-2024 Academy offers a unique opportunity for students to excel in both their academic and athletic pursuits.
Ask us about all the exciting details of this Hockey Academy, including the exceptional leadership and partnerships in place to build a thriving community of scholar-athletes who are ready to make their mark in the world of hockey!
The Summerland Arena in Summerland, B.C. will serve as the base for on-ice lessons.
Coaches' Corner
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The UNISUS Scholar-Athlete program combines a world-class International Baccalaureate education with a holistic, focused approach to sports
The program is designed for students who aspire to reach high-performance or advanced levels in their athletic pursuits and successful academic achievements.
Research indicates that students who engage in competitive athletics at school develop crucial skills that have long-lasting positive effects.
UNISUS Scholar-Athletes develop essential skills such as resilience, heightened accountability, and unwavering dedication towards achieving their goals and objectives.
These skills not only benefit them in sports but they also have a profound impact on their overall personal growth and success.
Key Benefits of the Scholar Athlete Program
Academic Pathway
- IBDP and/or enriched B.C. Dogwood Diploma for grade 12 graduating students
- Our individualized pathways to graduation and individual learning system enables all students to achieve their best academically
- The IB based program creates confident, capable learners prepared for success in college/university
- IB is globally recognized by top universities worldwide for early acceptance and scholarship attainment
- Many IB graduates receive first year credits when achieving benchmark results
Athletic Development
- Holistic athlete development including physical strength and conditioning, mental wellbeing, nutrition, and injury prevention
- Focused dry-land training to complement on ice/snow training led by qualified sports therapists
- Individualized training plans and performance achievement reports supported by analytics and video
- Post-secondary application and offer management with focused approach to athlete brand development
Program Details
Program Schedule
