APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORT
Athletic Requirements
The program is open to players of advanced skill levels, male (grades 8-10) and female (grades 8-10). The students must be keen to improve their individual game and to maximize their own potential.
Academic Requirements & Support
Students must remain in good academic standing as discussed with each parent/guardian prior to beginning the program. Academic integrity protected as PE/Health Education learning outcomes are overseen and evaluated by EMS teaching staff. Credit for Independent Directed Studies projects will also be overseen and evaluated by EMS teaching staff. Educational support provided for all academic areas. Academic success is a priority and an essential aspect in our planning.
The Earl Marriott Secondary Principal, Counseling Department and P.E. Department are all partners in the Skills Academy program.
Daily Teacher Support
Tanner Murray
SD 36 Teacher and Program Coordinator
On ice training, fitness training and credited course content instruction will be conducted under the supervision of EMS Teacher, Tanner Murray. Tanner holds a Degree in Education from the University of
Alberta and an Associate Diploma in Kinesiology. He has worked in the Surrey School District as a Physical Education Instructor and Learning Support Teacher for 10 years. With this experience, he has developed a special skill set for teaching student athletes how to achieve athletic and academic success. This will be Tanner’s sixth year coordinating the EMS Hockey Programs.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
All applicants must submit the Application Form (click button below)
Registration begins October 21, 2021 and closes February 15, 2022. Returning students must reapply to the Hockey Academy every year.
Completed Application Form must be fully completed and submitted.
You will receive an email confirming that EMS has processed your completed application.
Selection for the Hockey Academy
Priority 1 - Returning students
Priority 2 - Waitlisted players from previous year
Priority 3 - Lottery for remaining players
Note: Those players not selected via lottery will be placed on a waitlist.
ONLINE APPLICATION
ACADEMY FEES
High Performance Hockey Skills Academy
Total cost for the 5 month Hockey Academy program is $2,000.00.
PAYMENTS
September 15, 2022 - down payment $500.00
February 15, 2023- 2nd installment $750.00
April 15, 2023- 3rd installment $750.00
All inquiries can be directed to Tanner Murray, Program Coordinator, Earl Marriott Secondary School: murray_t@surreyschools.ca