Elevate your ice hockey skills with the National Sport School programme in partnership with SDR Academy. Designed for female players across Western Canada, this program blends world class on ice and off ice training at facilities such as WinSport with specialist coaching in nutrition and sports psychology to support both athletic and personal development while keeping academic progress on track.
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SDR Academy
Led by SDR Academy’s top coaches, every athlete receives tailored instruction that sharpens individual skills and enhances team play through deliberate, sport specific training.
Expert Coaching
Holistic Athlete Development
From skating and puck handling to positioning and hockey IQ, we focus on building fundamentals and habits you’ll carry into every game.
Pathway & Exposure
Athletes benefit from yearly progress tracking and active promotion of profiles to university and college scouts across Canada and the United States to increase opportunities for post-secondary recruitment.
Training Schedule
The training schedule is designed to fit around the athlete’s academic and minor hockey team commitments, providing flexibility and focus on both individual and team development.
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September to March:
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2 on-ice sessions and 1 off-ice session per week, or
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2 off-ice sessions and 1 dryland session per week (held before or during school hours).
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April to June:
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3 on-ice sessions and 2 off-ice sessions per week, or
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2 on-ice sessions and 3 off-ice sessions per week, scheduled during or after school hours.
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Off-ice sessions include workouts, mobility training, recovery sessions, and classroom sessions for mental and tactical learning.
Application Process
To join this prestigious program, applicants must complete both the SDR Academy and National Sport School application processes. Interviews are held to ensure each athlete's suitability, and decisions are based on a combination of athletic potential and academic commitment.
Applications are now closed for the 2025-2026 SDR Academy x National Sport School High Performance Program! This is an amazing chance for female athletes in Grades 8-12 (born 2008-2012) to train at top-tier facilities while attending school.
Program Duration:
September 2025 – June 2026
Expert-led sessions in nutrition, sports psychology, and fitness training.
Key Dates:
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Applications Closed
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Deadline: December 20
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Interviews: January
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Acceptance Notifications: Early February
Applications Closed