About Regina Catholic schools

Our schools emphasize faith development, student learning, leadership skills, community service projects, and academic success. And we are a very successful school division. According to our Ministry of Education earning achievement data, our Division's average marks, graduation rates, and transition rates consistently exceed the provincial averages. After completing their education with us, our students are well prepared to directly enter the workforce or the post-secondary learning institutions of their choosing.

The division currently serves nearly 12.000 students, making us the fourth largest school division in the province. Our student population is steadily growing and diversifying, a reality that presents many opportunities.

We serve our students in 33 schools. We have 26 elementary schools, which include five French Immersion schools and one Special Education school for medically fragile students. We have four high schools, which include three French Immersion high schools, and one trades-focused school. We also have one kindergarten to grade 12 alternative school, the only one of its kind in Regina. Additionally, we offer a unique educational experience through Learning Online, which offers over 40 grade 9 to 12 courses.

Catholic school divisions exist to provide a distinctive Catholic faith-based education. The faith and value dimensions of the Catholic Faith are expected to permeate all aspects of instruction and school activities. Catholicism supports the belief that all parents are their child's primary educators. As such, the Regina Catholic School Division (RCSD) exists to provide a Catholic education for children of parents who are members of the Roman Catholic Church.

However, in the inclusive and welcoming ethos of our Catholic Faith, non-Catholic parents who wish to have their students educated in a Catholic school may apply for admission. Parents not of the Catholic faith who desire a Catholic education for their children must be respectful of the teachings of the Catholic Church and agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Catholic school Divisions relating to religious instruction and the permeation of faith within all aspects of the student's school experience.

The program's registration will be first come first served, with priority given to current RCSD students. Those wishing to register in the program and are not currently RCSD students will be placed on a waitlist.

Rcsd and golden ticket sports are committed to equitable programming opportunities for our students addressed through a variety of partnerships that enable access and eliminate barriers to inclusion.

Program Overview

The Regina Catholic School Division (RCSD) is pleased to announce the creation of our Grade 5 to 8 Hockey Academy. This hockey academy is a new addition to the sports academy programming and will grow our present partnership with Saskatchewan-based company, Golden Ticket Sports. The partnership will build on the success of our 2022 - 2023 Elementary Basketball Academy. Our Hockey Academy will be the first division-wide elementary Hockey Academy for students in Grades 5 to 8 in Regina!

The academy will start in September of 2023 and end on May 31st of 2024. With no sessions running during December or June.

Students will have two engagement opportunities with the academy per week. The per-grade grouping (grade 5/6 and grade 7/8) will have on-ice instruction delivered by Golden Ticket High-Performance coaches. The program features 60 sessions over the 2023 - 2024 school year. The academy's goal is to provide our student-athletes with high-performance coaching to improve as hockey players and further foster a love for the sport. We feel the academy presents a great opportunity for our student-athletes to 'Be Great Before Eight'!

RCSD and Golden Ticket Sports are committed to equitable programming opportunities for our students addressed through a variety of partnerships that enable access and eliminate barriers to inclusion.

Golden Ticket Sports has enjoyed success running similar programs with Regina Catholic Schools Basketball Academy, both Lloydminster Public and Catholic school divisions, as well as Moose Jaw's Holy Trinity and Prairie South school divisions.

Students can begin signing up at www.goldenticketsports.com.

Hockey Academy-related questions can be directed to rcsdhockeyacademy@goldenticketsports.com. 

Registration is now open to all RCSD Grade 5-8 students for the 2023-2024 school year.

Program Logistics

First date: Monday, September 18, 2023

Grade 5/6 programs will run Mon/Wed (start time between 7:15 and 7:30 AM) grade 7/8 programs will run Tues/Thurs (start time between 7:15 and 7:30 AM)

Program to run for 60 minutes on the ice

7:15-7:30AM until 8:15-8:30AM

Daily logistical plan:

Pre-ice:

Athletes arrive at the suggested time of 7:10 loam for the prompt 7:30 AM start athletes are fully dressed and prepared for the 7:30 AM start time

On-ice:

Power skating/technical skill development warm-up 

full-ice technical/tactical skill development circuit 

3 x 10-minute blended skill station rotations

Fun wrap-up ( small area games/compete)

Post-ice:

8:15-8:30 AM: athletes change out and have bags packed for transportation to schools.

Students arrive at their schools following on-ice sessions.

Where it takes place:

The Co-Operators Centre:

1700 Elphinstone St Regina, SK S4P 2Z6

A full calendar will be supplied once school calendars are finalized.

Coaching staff:

Tristan Frei

RCSD teacher

5-year UFR Cougar Hockey Athlete 

Professional player

Co-owner of Next Level Hockey Consulting

Taylor Frei

RCSD teacher

UOFR Cougar men's hockey assistant coach

Hockey Canada Development 1 coaching certification currently working towards his high performance 1

Co-owner of Next Level Hockey Consulting

Graham Hayes

RCSD administrator

5-year UOFR Cougar Hockey Athlete

Additional coaches to be named

On Ice Overview

RCS Hockey Academy athletes can expect an engaging and exciting 6o minutes of on-ice blended individual tactical and technical skill development. Athletes will be presented with various opportunities to push and compete against themselves in a variety of age-appropriate skill development drills, exercises, and learning opportunities.

The Academy's on-ice programming will correlate with hockey Canada's U13/U15 seasonal structure to ensure our athletes are not being burnt out from their competitive/league play outside of the academy. Throughout the school year, on-ice programming will correspond with hockey Canada's age-appropriate "Focus Of Development."

To achieve our on-ice goals, athletes will experience a routine and structure-based ice session. Athletes will all participate in the following:

1. Whole group power skating/technical skill development warm-up

2. Followed by a full ice technical/tactical skill circuit

3. Skill station rotation:

- 3 x 10-minute blended tactical/technical small group skill station rotations 

- All stations aligning with hockey Canada's age-appropriate core skills

4. Fun wrap-up: small area game/compete

- Athletes conclude ice-session by competing in small teams with and/or against each other in several different game-like situations

- Building off the skills and tactics explored prior in the on-ice session

What's Included?

60 1-hour on-ice sessions with Golden Ticket High-Performance coaches including mini-games to reinforce concepts

Golden Ticket Sports gear package

High-performance coaches who specialize in youth hockey

A program report card, twice per year

Transportation to your respective school following on-ice sessions

Payment and refund information

What's included and the cost breakdown

6o 1-hour on-ice sessions with golden ticket high-performance coaches 

Skills, game and tournament play, academy awards

Hockey academy gear package

Hockey report card from golden ticket coaches 

Program photos

Transportation from the co-operators back to their host school

Program fees:

Includes transport from Co-Operators Centre to your elementary school (where necessary)

Note: should you wish not to be included in the bussing transportation, a $200 refund will be issued to your method of payment.

Includes exclusive gear package and all other programming expenses

The total program cost is $2250.00 + taxes and processing fees payment 

Payment plan options available (2 payments in a year) (before Jan 1) discount for lump sum payment (save the installment transaction fees) 

Program space is limited based on ice availability. Do not wait to register

The program starts on September 18

Note: should you choose not to be included in the bussing transportation, a $200. Oo refund will be issued to your method of payment

You will be responsible for getting your child to school following the program

Payment and refund information

All payments will be handled by Golden Ticket Sports.

Registration will be done via credit card via League Apps registration. Payment may be done in one or two payment installments.

The academy fee will be $2250.00 (or $2050.00 should transportation not be chosen).

A non-refundable $600.00 will be held at the time of registration. This is not refunded at any period, regardless of the reason.

- athletes will keep their gear and report card( s) should they drop out of the program.

Drop out of the program before Nov 1 = 

900.00 if full payment has been made.

250.00 if on a payment plan.

Drop out of the program from Nov 1 - January 8

450.00 if full payment has been made.

No refund if on a payment plan

Drop out of the program after January 8 

No refund.

Financial Assistance Application

Frequently asked questions

Will the program be co-ed?

The Grade 5/6 program will be co-ed where/if necessary full intent is to have groups split

The Grade 7/8 program will not be co-ed.

Athletes will be split into separate portions of ice

What if there are too few female or male athletes in grades 5-6 or 7-8? Should we not have enough of one grouping, we will combine those on Mondays and Wednesdays

Ex: too few female athletes to have 4 days per week, will be combined grade 5-8 on Monday and Wednesday mornings

What options are there for goalies?

Goalies are welcome to join, there will be multi-faceted skill work for all positions

Are the schools aware that students could be arriving late?

Schools are aware that students could be arriving late from the program to their morning classes

Can parents stay and watch?

Absolutely.

Where will the hockey gear be stored after each morning session?

Hockey gear will either remain on-site for pick up at the co-operators for parents throughout the day or be transported to common locations

This is dependent on space and registration.

For other questions please email rcsdhockeyacademy@goldenticketsports.com

Program Overview

Students will take part in the program twice per week per grade grouping ( grade 5/6 on Mon/Wed and Grade 7/8 on Tue/Thu) with 60-minute sessions being run by Golden Ticket High-Performance coaches.

The program takes place at the Co-Operators Centre the program runs for one hour between 7:15-7:30 AM until 8:15-8:30 AM.

Registration is capped at 25 students per sheet of ice per day/grade split (ex.Grade 5/6 Mon/Wed).

This program will be open to any skill level as

Athletes will be provided with skill development, mental preparation, and sport for life skills.

The program features 60 sessions over the 2023-2024 school year.

Athletes will receive branded Golden Ticket Hockey Academy practice gear.

Calendar blocks:

Block 1: Monday, September 18 until Thursday, November 30, 2023

Block 2: Monday, January 8th - Thursday, February 15th 

Block 3: Monday, Feb 26 - Thursday, March 28th 

Block 4: Monday, April 8 - Thursday, May 30

*Dates subject to change

** Any day there is no school, there is no Academy.

RCSD Hockey Academy Information Package - MARCH 14 FINAL.pdf