The St. Bon's Program

The Hockey Canada Skills Academy is a project that began here at St. Bon's in 2007. Although the program has been across the country for several years,our academy was the first here in Newfoundland.

This Hockey Canada program focuses on individual hockey skill development.  There is an emphasis on developing skating, shooting, passing, body contact and also several practical game skills. It is a unique program because players of all skills levels and practice together. Even with the difference in age or skill level, all the players have an equal opportunity to improve. Due to this uniqueness, the program has seen tremendous growth in recent years, making it more accessible for students and hockey players across the country.

Our 2009/2010 program has been a success with over 40 St. Bon’s students participating in three programs. The registered students are divided into three groups of approximately 15 students (male and female) who work with a certified Hockey coach for three sessions each 7 day cycle. Each session is 90 minutes and fifty percent of the sessions are held on the ice surface at the St. Bon's Forum which is on our property and the other half are held off ice in the Aula Maxima where the hockey students use specific equipment to train, body build, improve agility, and develop skills and techniques. This program uses some of the Physical Education time and some after school time so that student’s courses are not impacted.