APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORT
Athletic Requirements
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The program is open to players of advanced skill levels, male and female (grades 8-12). The students must be keen to improve their individual game and to maximize their own potential.
Academic Requirements & Support
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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.
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The Earl Marriott Secondary Principal, Counseling Department and P.E. Department are all partners in the Skills Academy program.
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Daily Teacher Support
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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 played 3 seasons in the KIJHL with the Revelstoke Grizzlies and 2 seasons in the ACAC with Red Deer Polytechnic Kings. He 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 over 15 years. With this experience, he has developed a special skill set for teaching student athletes how to achieve athletic and academic success. Tanner began coordinating the EMS Academy in 2014.
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
All new applicants must submit the Application Form (click button below)
Registration begins October 11, 2024 and closes February 28, 2025. 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.
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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.
ACADEMY FEES Grades 8-10
High Performance Hockey Skills Academy 8-10 (2 blocks per day in the second semester)
Total cost for the 5 month Hockey Academy program is $2,250.00.
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PAYMENTS
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October 15 of Academy season - 1st installment $750.00
February 15 - 2nd installment $750.00
April 15 - 3rd installment $750.00
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All inquiries can be directed to Tanner Murray, Program Coordinator, Earl Marriott Secondary School: murray_t@surreyschools.ca
ACADEMY FEES Grades 11 & 12
High Performance Hockey Skills Academy 11 & 12 (1 block per day in the second semester)
Total cost for the 5 month Hockey Academy program is $1,125.00.
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PAYMENTS
October 15 of Academy season - 1st installment $375.00
February 15 - 2nd installment $375.00
April 15 - 3rd installment $375.00
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All inquiries can be directed to Tanner Murray, Program Coordinator, Earl Marriott Secondary School: murray_t@surreyschools.ca