Welcome to the Bandits Hockey Academy of Excellence Program!
The Calgary Hockey Development Centre Bandits Academy of Excellence Program was designed to create the best value for families looking for an exceptional Hockey experience. We run quality Hockey programs dedicated to developing strong fundamental elements for long-term Hockey success and enjoyment.
The “Academy of Excellence” (AOE) aims to create teams that will operate for an entire year vs distinct seasons. Evaluations will occur at the end of each year, which is March. Players will join the Academy of Excellence for a period of 1 year. Players may opt out of summer development but participation in winter and spring team/academy is a requirement. All AOE players will play under the Bandits logo
Academy of Excellence Overview
The AOE is a professionally run, year-round, one-stop-shop academy team/program designed to maximize long-term player development. The program includes:
Primetime access for all on-ice and off-ice development
Superior hockey development experience with professional coaching and instruction,
Alberta-wide gameplay in the Alberta Power League (APL) or Hockey Super League (HSL)
Convenient prime-time practices
Affordable fees.
Note: All AOE players will play under the Bandits logo
Academy of Excellence Program Goals
Provide families with a long-term, pre-planned development program
Eliminate the need for yearly ID skates, extra development programs and unnecessary travel
Create an Academy of similarly skilled and like-minded players, seeking an accelerated development pathway
Develop complete players by improving the four pillars of development “physical-mental-emotional-social”
Improve the four pillars of development “physical - mental - emotional - social”
Put players on a trajectory for success to achieve their long-term goals
The Bandits teams were created to provide a superior and comprehensive hockey program for young skilled athletes looking for an elite experience.
Academy of Excellence Developmental Objectives
Significantly improve the four core fundamental skills of hockey
Skating
Passing
Shooting
Stickhandling
Ensure each player understands the “game of hockey” tactically and strategically
Ensure each player understands and adheres to concepts of responsibility, accountability and discipline both on and off the ice
Ensure each player is having fun in a competitive and challenging environment
AOE TEAMS
Alberta Power League Teams (APL)
2015 Academy
2014 Academy
U11 & U13 Girls
Hockey Super League teams (HSL)
2014/2013 Team that will play in the 2013 minor HSL division
2012 Minor
2011 Minor
2010 Minor and Major
2009 Varsity (Minor)
Current 2010 Major players are grandfathered in
For those attending Bantam quadrant tryouts, but want to secure a backup spot, we will be holding small refundable deposits
U14 Prep (2009)
U15 Prep (2008)
U18 Prep (2007/2006/2005)
For those attending Bantam quadrant tryouts, but want to secure a backup spot, we will be holding small refundable deposits
AOE Developmental Elements
Coaching
HDC will provide a qualified coaching staff for each team as well as professional supplemental development staff.
Fees
Bandits AOE Player fees are all-inclusive - No Cash calls! No fundraising! No volunteer cheques!
Winter Academy: $3599+GST 2016-2014YOB / $3999 2013 YOB and up
Spring Team: $1399+GST
Summer Development Program: $699+GST
Total yearly fees $5699+GST 2016-2014 YOB / $6099 2013 YOB and higher
Split Payment options are available - Should you require assistance with a payment plan or information on sibling discounts please contact teresa@calgaryhdc.ca
NOTE: Families can opt-out of summer development or choose a Summer 'pay as you go' drop-in option