Hockey summer school at BU
This summer the Bishop’s University Sports and Recreation Department will host its first hockey school during the week of August 6-10. The Gaiters Hockey School (GHS) will be held at the Jane & Eric Molson Arena located within the John H. Price Sports Centre and will be directed by Mr. Judes Vallée, current Head Coach of the Aigles Bleus de l’université de Moncton.
Assisted by Jesse Goodsell, Éric Roy and a squad qualified of team leaders, Mr. Vallée will teach young hockey players the secrets of their favourite game. Athletes’ physical preparedness will be ensured by Michaël Fullum and his team of trainers from the Fonctions Optimum Fitness Centre at Bishop’s University.
The School will welcome two age groups; Novice (born 2010/2011), and Atom (born 2008/2009). Each group will accept a maximum of 28 skaters including forwards, defensemen and goaltenders.
Practical and theoretical learning will occur in a bilingual setting that will enable participants to enjoy a totally unique experience in Sherbrooke. The programme will be comprised of on-ice and off-ice sessions, video-assisted modules, learning through play and other pedagogic segments. Access to the John H. Price Centre and other venues will also enhance the attendants’ sporting and learning experience. Furthermore, it will also be possible to use the indoor or outdoor pools, weather permitting.
On the first day, attendants will receive a complementary t-shirt and water bottle bearing the hockey school’s colours. In addition, hockey jerseys and socks will be provided for on-ice training.
“For us at Bishop’s, it is paramount that our sports facilities contribute as often as possible to the development of young athletes from the Townships and elsewhere. We hope these young athletes will return year after year, becoming ambassadors for the Gaiters Hockey School and at the same time doing so for Bishop’s University,” commented BU Athletics Director Matt Mcbrine.
To find more about the Gaiters Hockey School or register immediately, simply contact Claude Leclair at Bishop’s University by phone at (819) 347-9554 or by email at cleclair@ubishops.ca.