| ACADEMY DESCRIPTION |
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| Information | The OTE Academy prides itself on providing the best skills program value in the North Okanagan. Helping local players stay local and building truly elite hockey skills is the founding principle that drives all of our work. Past OTE Academy student athletes have now gone on to play Professional Hockey, Male/Female U-Sport, WHL, BCHL, KIJHL, and U18AAA Female level. On the Edge Hockey Academy Information
Highlights Training Off-Ice Online |
| Academy Goals | Our goal is to help each and every student learn how to achieve their potential in life, school, and in hockey. Helping to shape fully rounded student-athletes is far more than x’s and o’s and flow drills. That is easy. At OTE, students will leave our program with a much better understanding of what it takes to achieve their potential and how to plan and execute for success. |
| Academy Grades | Grades 8 - 12 |
| Academy Location | Pleasant Valley (PV) Rink, Main PV Gymnasium, and off-ice PV classroom |
| Academy Schedule | Semester 1 | Block A/B
Semester 1 | Block C/D
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| Coaches Credentials | Hockey Canada – High Performance 1 Trained On-Ice Skills Instructors Goalie Coaches – Hockey Canada Goal-Tending Cert On-Ice instructors – Hockey Canada HP1 and Dev 1 Strength and Conditioning – Fully Certified & Insured Trainers Nutrition Coaching – Conducted by PN1 Certified Staff |
| Academic Credits | Grade 8/9
Grade 10 - 12
The academy courses are supported through our online school vLearn. |
| Student On-boarding | All students will undergo an initial onboarding procedure to cover health and safety considerations in the beginning of the academy program. Academy mentors will do regular site visits to support onboarding procedures. |
| Parent Communication | Parents will receive communication on student progress following the regular district reporting schedule. Please contact the vLearn office for any additional inquiries. |
| Insurance Coverage | We are required to purchase and provide proper liability insurance for our group size and activities to be permitted to rent any of the Vernon Recreation facilities. |
| STUDENT REGISTRATION & SELECTION PROCESS |
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| Information | On The Edge Hockey Academy provides two streams of advanced hockey development. Our Rep Level (AB Block) and Fast-Track (CD Block) are both designed to rapidly accelerate hockey skill development. Program content is identical but tailored to provide the proper progression pace based on current skill levels. Rep Level is intended for those who are playing Rep/Competitive level hockey. Fast-Track is designed for those players aspiring to attain a Rep team roster spot or who are currently wanting to seriously level up their game. Hockey Academy has played a pivotal role in promoting numerous local players to the next level.
Integrated AB Block – Rep Group (Maximum students: 24 Skaters/4 Goalies) Integrated CD Block - Fast-Track Group (Minimum student registration needed 16 Skaters)
2025.26 Integrated Program Application
Program Information Session: Date: January 14, 2026 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Location: Fulton Secondary (2301 Fulton Rd, Vernon, BC) See attached flyer for full information: SD22 Academy Information Night 2026.27 |
| Selection Process | Minimum previous Organized Hockey experience. Group dynamics and skill level come into effect when the subscription is greater than capacity. |
| Link to Expression of Interest | Expression of Interest Form for the 2026/27 school year (2026.27 EOI opens January 14, 2026). Expressions of Interest are due March 27th. Any expressions received after this date will be waitlisted and admitted as space permits. As needed, the Teacher/Coach of the academy will contact you upon receiving this expression of interest to follow up with any further registration information, required parent(s)/guardian signatures and to answer any questions you may have. Please note that the completion of this form signifies your interest in the Academy but does not guarantee your acceptance. |
| FEES |
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| Information | $3095.00 - $3295.00 (subject to board approval)
Breakdown of Fees  |
| Financial Hardship | If an elite player’s participation is hindered by financial barriers, they are asked to contact the Academy main Contact to review other potential support options. |
| TRANSPORTATION |
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| Information | Mid-day bus transportation is provided to or from school. Parent transport at the beginning and/or end of day is required. |
| CONTACT INFO |
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| Information | Sam Mowat Hockey Academy Contact Email: info@samtasc.ca Phone: 250-550-4046
Corinne McWhinney District Principal of vLearn, Career Programs & Academies Email: cmcwhinney@sd22.bc.ca Phone: 250-542-0249
International Students should contact our International Department for full details on SD22 Secondary School Admissions and possible Academy participation. |