FAQs

What is Optimum Hockey Academy?

It is a comprehensive program that offers academics, on-ice skill development as well as strength and conditioning on a daily basis at the Great Park Ice Facility.

When does the Academy start and end?

The Academy will start in early September and end in early June. Holidays and breaks will be consistent with a typical public or private school. The program is designed to offer flexibility to families and their schedule’s, students will be at the academy Monday through Thursday for the school year.

What does a typical day look like for a student?

Daily Schedule (subject to change)
8:45 am Drop Off
9:00 am – 10:30 am Class Room
10:45 am – 11:45 am *Strength & Conditioning
12:00 pm – 12:40 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm On Ice Skill Development
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Class Room
4:10 pm Pick Up

*Strength & Conditioning will be 2 -3 times per week, on the off days students will participate in seminars and field activities at the Great Park.

What are the requirements to attend Optimum Hockey Academy?

The Academy is open to players from ALL clubs, students must be in Grade 4 - 12.

Are there teams at the Academy?

No, the Academy is designed to enhance individual skills and the on-ice curriculum will be skill based.