ONE GOAL

NSWC BANTAM & MIDGET ELITE DEVELOPMENT MODEL OUR BELIEF: Hockey should reinforce the value of being a good citizen, teammate and have a positive impact on the quality of life athletes enjoy after leaving the NSWC program.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A HOCKEY PLAYER: Playing hockey at a competitive level is a full time commitment for families. The friendships that players and parents develop at the NSWC are what will make the process worthwhile. It is our belief that these relationships will have the biggest influence on the quality of a players, and their families’ minor hockey experience.

THE NAME ON THE BACK COUNTS AS MUCH AS THE LOGO ON THE FRONT: If we expect players to represent the NSWC with pride then we have to ensure that our program addresses the needs of each individual player. Our goal is create a culture were players aspire to represent the NSWC throughout their minor hockey career based on the investment we CULTURE AND make in them as an individual. COMMUNIT Y Elite applies to the development Emphasis on leveraging new of the program’s curriculum, technologies to collect data and delivery of the program track player’s progress. and application of coaching standards. Consistent training/coaching methods, language and style Elite development model of play will be instilled at all applies to entire hockey levels. membership at NSWC. Athletic development should be Curriculum for LTDM should be integrated into programing, in transparent and communicated particular at the initiation levels. to membership. Program should provide players Elite development begins at the opportunity to develop at grassroots level (H1-H4), not their own pace and not exclude when players become elite. those that don’t excel early. PHILOSOPHY OF LTDM AT NSWC Our goal was to think outside the box and examine how other successful hockey and sport academies operate, integrating their best practices into the NSWC model. MINNESOTA VANCOUVER HOCKEY BULL HOCKEY WHITCAPS FC ACADEMY ACADEMY

• Belief is the best athletes eventually become the • Club oversees the best hockey players. • Data is collected and development and catalogued to track player implementation of training, • Players grow up playing development on and off and coaching standards. with their friends and the ice. representing their • Network of Whitecaps community, which is • Players receive individual FC hubs are overseen by credited for player training and coaching to key individuals; ensuring retention. address personal needs consistency in program based on development curriculum. • Focus at younger ages is tracking. too develop foundational • It provides supplemental skills and less on • Playing other sports is professional training for segmenting players into encouraged and introduced more serious and motivated SUCCESSFUL into academy curriculum. LTAD MODELS elite divisions. players. MISSION: To provide an elite KEY OBJECTIVES: development curriculum that serves all Ensure players are members allowed to develop Leverage the Facilitate all aspects at their own pace and professional hockey staff of player development still remain in a position at the NSWC to impact under one roof. to participate in and all members. elite development Program.

360O TRAINING

INTRO TO HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING AT THE NSWC ON-ICE DEVELOPMENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT OFF-ICE DEVELOPMENT NICK PETAN, KYLE TURRIS, , JETS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BUFFALO SABRES

DEXTER DANCS, JARID LUKOSEVICIUS, CAMERON MARKS, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY OF DENVER UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

NSWC TRADITION OF JORDAN BELLERIVE, LUKA BURZAN, LIAM KINDREE, DEVELOPMENT 01 To create a program that affords our existing base of maturing club players, from North Vancouver and the surrounding municipalities, the opportunity to train and compete at a top level while remaining in their community.

02 To retain current membership.

03 To provide a professionally run elite hockey experience that provides long term sustainability and continuity of minor hockey through all levels, initiation level through to midget.

04 To enter into a joint venture in the management of a quality elite hockey program and its delivery. To have the ability to customize a program to best suit the NSWC and build its culture. This would also include the involvement/input with regards to coach/staff selection and potential finance resource sharing.

05 To offer an integrated development model that suits a child at any level and provides mentorship opportunities through Elite hockey.

06 To continue to foster the NSWC brand for consistency and pride.

07 To be able to offer member’s value to their membership, by providing a cost-effective option for members or by ensuring non-member participants are required to pay club usage fees.

GOALS FOR AN 08 To protect the NSWC’s ice asset by controlling ice scheduling and impacts on the minor hockey ELITE HOCKEY program. PROGRAM AT 09 To align with the NSWC vision & strategic plan. NSWC MIDGET HOUSE MIDGET (15-17 years) MIDGET REP

BANTAM HOUSE BANTAM (13 - 14 years) BANTAM REP

PEEWEE HOUSE PEEWEE (11 - 12 years) PEEWEE REP

ATOM HOUSE ATOM (9-10 years) ATOM REP

HOCKEY 4 (7-8 years)

ELITE DEVOLPMENT OPTIONS HOCKEY 3 (6 - 7 years)

HOCKEY 2 (5 - 6 years)

INTRO TO HOCKEY (5-6 years) CURRENT MINOR HOCKEY COOKIE MONSTERS (4 - 5 years) PAT H WAY JUNIOR HOCKEY

MIDGET HOUSE MIDGET REP MIDGET ELITE

BANTAM HOUSE BANTAM REP BANTAM ELITE

PEEWEE HOUSE PEEWEE REP

ATOM HOUSE ATOM REP PROPOSED LTAD AT NSWC INITIATION NSWC IS PLEASED TO OFFER AN ELITE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE THAT WILL SUPPORT TWO TEAMS DURING THE 2018-2019 SEASON:

U18 for players born 2001-2003 U15 for players born 2004-2005 (15 skaters, 2 goalies) (15 skaters, 2 goalies)

While Hockey Sports Academies offer a unique combination of academics and professional skill development, comparatively, the NSWC is able to provide advantages that Academies cannot: athletes can continue to live at home, experience less travel that could impact their academic and social schedule, attend their school of choice, and experience an affordable 360-degree development model, all while enjoying the benefits of North Shore Winter Club membership.

Athletes selected for the full season U15 or U18 Elite program will have an unique opportunity to play at the highest PCAHA level, and augment the existing schedule by participating in AAA tournaments (55-60 games), while studying and living at home. The NSWC Elite program will provide players with professional coaching, leading to individual development, and exposure at the top level.

While hockey is important, education is critical as well. Through our partnership with the North & West Vancouver School District’s Peak/Pursuit Academic programs, the NSWC Elite Development program will provide the opportunity to obtain an education at the school of your choice while continuing to develop as hockey players. This partnership will give our players the best of both academics and sports, and will provide them what they need to move on to the next level.

Our players will also face top competition in the most scouted and prestigious tournaments and showcases. We will provide each NSWC player maximum exposure in order to try to reach their goals as student athletes at the major midget, junior hockey and college levels. We strive to create an environment that will produce well-rounded young hockey players, both on and off the ice. Education, HOCKEY ELITE leadership, respect and strong work ethic describe our Elite program philosophy. Our players will be equipped with the skills required, DEVELOPMENT to take their game to the next level. PROGRAM The goal of in introducing in-house Elite teams at the NSWC is to provide members a complete and long-term development model, along with a stepping-stone to Minor & Major Zone hockey options and Junior hockey that doesn’t involve leaving the club or disrupting them academically. The Elite teams would be a club program operated by the NSWC hockey department.

• The NSWC Bantam & Midget Elite Teams will participate within the PCAHA League at the A1 level and augment the BENEFITS OF A NSWC existing schedule by participating in Bantam & Midget AAA ELITE PROGRAM: tournaments (55-60 games). èèProviding a full A1 opportunity at one set cost • A nine-month intensive hockey program structured after the èèSkills, position training, skating, Sports School Academy model. shooting, video, dry-land training, elite coaching, equipment, and • Players choose to attend any secondary school, but must be snacks are included in the cost.

registered with the PEAK or equivalent program. èèProviding a comprehensive solution, schedule and regimen to • 165-170 of practices and on-ice skill development lead by players looking to get to the next highly qualified professionals. level. èèLeague and high level Tournament • 75-100 hours of dry-land training lead by a dedicated Play. Strength & Conditioning coach in NSWC facilities. èèIncreased level of scouting and • Access to the team’s medical personnel and wellness exposure. practitioners. èèProgram will provide players the opportunity to develop at their • Optimal team nutritional plans and meals. own pace and not exclude those NSWC BANTAM that don’t excel early. MIDGET ELITE • On-ice video analysis and review. PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY TO SEMINARS ON THE LEADERSHIP IN NUTRITION FOLLOWING TOPICS, AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE MORE, FROM INDUSTRY LEADING EXPERTS:

TRAINING & SPORTS SPORTS BUSINESS NUTRITION MEDICINE MANAGEMENT

ACCESSIBILIT Y TO SEMINARS COACHING INTERVIEWS ARE BEING FINALIZED AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY MARCH 30TH. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: èè A minimum of NCCP Development 1 and High Performance 1 certification èè Respect in Sport èè 5+ years of experience coaching at a AAA level èè Experience with LTAD & LTPD models èè Proven track record of success both professionally and personally èè Strong recommendations

DEVELOPMENT COACHES:

PUCK SKILLS SKATING & SHOOTING GOALTENDING COACH COACH COACH

COACHING SPRING TRYOUTS HELD:

BANTAM: April 12-15 MIDGET: June 8-10

Minimum of one (1) ice skills session and two (2) exhibition games • Commitments for the 2018-19 season will be given at end of tryouts • Additional skates will be offered to any player who is unable to make the initial try-out • Roster for Bantam finalized by May 25: 2 goalies, 6 defense and 9 forwards; Roster for Midget finalized by June 30: 2 goalies, 6 defense and 9 forwards

EVALUATION PROCESS The following outlines the expected cost to participate in each program. These are subject to change based on adjustments to the operation of the program. A team fee will be applied over and above the fee below. The base NSWC Elite fee will include:

{{ Game and practice ice {{ Team jerseys, pant shell and sock set; dryland apparel & tracksuits. {{ Competitive coaching staff salaries {{ Team trainer honorarium and training supplies {{ Dryland training {{ Officiating costs {{ On-ice skills training

{{ Player evaluation process {{ Exhibition game costs

{{ Professional website, statistics and news {{ Team supplies (pucks, water bottles, coach board, {{ Program Administration Fee coaching software, etc.) {{ PCAHA league registration & insurance {{ Team staff mileage and snacks

ESTIMATED NSWC ELITE PROGRAM FEE: $6,000 + applicable taxes Additional team fees will be charged above the NSWC Elite Program fees above by the team. This will allow the team consultation with the parents to plan accordingly. This additional fee will include: • Tournaments • Meals on the road • Hotels PROGRAM • Transportation COST SAM POULIOT HUDSON SHANDOR COLE MOBERG , WHL , BCHL Prince George Cougars, WHL

I felt that the Midget Elite program was great for The Midget Elite program helped me I was with an amazing group of guys that had my development. Being on the ice everyday and take my game to a new level. It gave me the same dedication and determination that I in the gym multiple times, I quickly saw myself the opportunity to work on both my on had. We had great practice times with excellent grow as a player on and off the ice. Playing in the and off ice skills while still having time to on and off ice training and development four to midget tier 1 league was good because it put me finish my homework at night. It also gave five times a week. We trained hard during the up against bigger and faster players after coming me the opportunity to affiliate with the day and had our evenings free to do homework out of bantam. For me and my teamsmates, North West Giants and play for them the or hang with our friends. Midget Elite was a midget elite was easily one of our best years of following year. I wouldn’t have gotten to great introduction to the next level; intense hockey, and why I am where I am today. where I am today without the program. training, work ethic and commitment.

2015-16 GRADUATION FROM NSWC MIDGET ELITE PROGRAM: ARE PLAYING ARE PLAYING ARE PLAYING ARE PLAYING NSWC MIDGET 9 IN THE BCMML 2 JR B 2 IN THE BCHL 3 IN THE WHL ELITE PROGRAM BC HOCKEY ZONE PROGRAMMING

BC Hockey launched a Zone Program in 2016 – 2018 and operated a pilot project. The BC Hockey Zone Program was developed to allow players to play at the highest level and allow districts to provide regional teams and pull from a greater draw zone. The success of the Zone Pilot Program has allowed for the first step to take place for Minor Hockey Associations to transition their focus to grass roots development and player recruitment. The Zone Program will allow participants to access affordable elite programming. Moving into the 2018 - 2019 season, BC Hockey will continue to work with District Associations in the operation of a zone program. Minor Midget was announced February 2018 to commence with 11 teams for the 2018-19 season; it will operate as a E15 team. The NSWC has an opportunity to partner with BC Hockey and be a host to the program for Zone 5.

The Midget evaluation process will align with the BC Major Midget League and Minor Midget evaluation process. The Zone Bantam Program is still under review. Information will be provided at the end of March 2018 on the program.

LOOKING AHEAD JUNIOR HOCKEY

MIDGET HOUSE MIDGET REP MINOR/MIDGET ZONE

MINOR/MAJOR BANTAM HOUSE BANTAM REP BANTAM ZONE

MINOR/MAJOR PEEWEE HOUSE PEEWEE REP PEEWEE ZONE

ATOM HOUSE ATOM REP PROPOSED BC HOCKEY ZONE PROGRAM INITIATION The Zone Program DIVISIONS - 2017-18 concept derived from th success of the BC Major PEE WEE PEE WEE BANTAM BANTAM MIDGET MAJOR Midget League (MML), MIDGET Tier 1 Tier 1 Tier 1 Tier 1 Tier 1 Tier 1 specifically the creation Ages 11-12 Ages 11-12 Ages 13-14 Ages 13-14 Ages 15-17 Ages 15-17 of Zone Teams. A Zone structure from Pee Wee to Major Midget DIVISIONS - 2018 & FUTURE will provide a clearly defined player pathway MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR to Junior Hockey. PEE WEE PEE WEE BANTAM BANTAM MIDGET MIDGET Ages 11 Ages 11-12 Ages 13 Ages 13-14 Ages 15 Ages 15-17

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 1st year players 2nd year players and 1st year players 2nd year players and 1st year players 2nd and 3rd year players exceptional 1st year exceptional 1st year and exceptional 1st year players players players

EAST/WEST EAST/WEST EAST/WEST EAST/WEST EAST/WEST EAST/WEST KOOTENAY KOOTENAY KOOTENAY KOOTENAY KOOTENAY KOOTENAY 2 Teams 2 Teams 2 Teams 2 Teams 1 Team 1 Team LOWER LOWER LOWER LOWER LOWER LOWER MAINLAND MAINLAND MAINLAND MAINLAND MAINLAND MAINLAND 10 Teams 10 Teams 10 Teams 10 Teams 5 Teams 5 Teams NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH 2 Teams 2 Teams 2 Teams 2 Teams 1 Teams 1 Teams PROPOSED BC OKANAGAN OKANAGAN OKANAGAN OKANAGAN OKANAGAN OKANAGAN 4 Teams 4 Teams 4 Teams 4 Teams 2 Teams 2 Teams HOCKEY ZONE VANCOUVER VANCOUVER VANCOUVER VANCOUVER VANCOUVER VANCOUVER ISLAND ISLAND ISLAND ISLAND ISLAND ISLAND PROGRAM 4 Teams 4 Teams 4 Teams 4 Teams 2 Teams 2 Teams ACADEMY MODEL COMPARISON BC HOCKEY ZONE While private CSSHL academies provide advantages when compared PROGRAMMING COMPARISON to traditional minor hockey programs, we do feel that there are some disadvantages that don’t fit with the culture of the NSWC. COST: BC Hockey is a non-profit organization, striving to provide cost- effective options for amateur athletes and focusing on growing the game COST: Academies run on a purely economic model. Costs range from of hockey at all levels. BC Hockey is about kids, the sport of hockey, and $15-$40k, potentially over a 5-year period, which totals over $100,000. the development of young athletes. While we recognize that there is a cost to playing hockey at an elite level, we also know that some elite level players and their families will not have SCHOOL: Players could remain in the secondary school that they are the means to enroll in Academies and our preference is to accommodate currently enrolled in, and receive academic credits for participating in the a development model that is blind to the affordability of families in program through the PEAK or PURSUIT programs. developing strong players without sacrificing the added value received. TRAVEL: As this is a BC Hockey program, travel would be limited to SCHOOL: We believe that hockey is one of several important settings Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and the Kootneys. The for building social networks at a young age and academies require that Major Bantam program is considering piloting their program in the 2018- players move to a single, specific school where, if they have to relocate, 19 season, limiting the travel to inside the Lower Mainland only, with the they may not be able to graduate with their friends outside of hockey. In exception of AAA tournaments. addition, several players at the NSWC attend private schools and deserve OPPORTUNITY FOR LATE DEVELOPERS: While some players excel at the opportunity to continue their academic pursuits while still being able to an early age, others with equivalent long-term potential may take longer play hockey at a high level. In many cases, hockey academy students face to develop. We can point to many cases of players at the NSWC that isolation, ostracizing from other students, and decrease their socialization required additional time in our minor hockey program to develop, but who opportunities at key ages. eventually progressed to elite level play, made the jump to the NW Giants TRAVEL: Unfortunately, many prominent hockey academies often requires and are now playing junior hockey. Integrating the zone program into our young players to travel significant distances daily or to move away from current NSWC development model could provide more opportunities for their homes to reside either on-campus or with a billet family to continue to players to mature at their own pace, as it would offer an alternative for develop their game. The CSSHL league spans through Western , so elite Bantam and first year Midget players from the NSWC to train and there will be an expectation to be traveling to Alberta or Manitoba. compete at a high level, keeping their skills honed for the opportunity to compete for Major Midget as well as the next level tryouts for the following year.

MAJOR MIDGET LEAGUE: The MML is the top provincial Midget hockey league in BC, consisting of 11 teams, and is part of BC Hockey’s High Performance program. In the past 5 years, 47 BC born players have been drafted or signed as free agents. 33 of these players played in the BCMML, while only 12 played in the CSSHL (8 of those were at OHA). COMPARISON 2017 RND BCMML MHA JR B CSSHL PROGRAM 2014 RND BCMML MHA JR B CSSHL PROGRAM Michael Rasmussen 1 1 OHA Sam Reinhart 1 1 Giants Scott Walford 3 1 OHA Jake Virtanen 1 1 Bruins Jordan Hollett 6 1 OHA Devon Toews 4 1 Bruins Brendan De Jong 6 1 VIJHL Danton Heinon 4 1 Hawks Jarrett Tyska 5 1 Yale Alec Dillon 5 1 Tbirds *Dylan Coghlan FA 1 Silvertips Chase Lang 6 1 Silvertips 2016 RND BCMML MHA JR B CSSHL PROGRAM 2013 RND BCMML MHA JR B CSSHL PROGRAM Tyson Jost 1 1 Rockets Curtis Lazar 1 1 OHA Dante Fabro 1 1 Giants Shea Theodore 1 1 Bruins 1 1 Yale Nic Petan 2 1 Canadians Lucas Johansen 1 1 Chiefs Tristan Jarry 2 1 Canadians Josh Anderson 3 1 Royals Jackson Houk 4 1 Giants Tyler Soy 7 1 OHA Dane Birks 6 1 KIJHL Ty Ronning 7 1 Delta Nolan De Jong 7 1 Tbirds Beck Malenstyn 6 1 OHA Kyle Burroughs 7 1 Hawks Jakob Stukel 6 1 Hawks Jedd Soleway 7 1 Rockets Wade Murphy 7 1 Tbirds RND BCMML MHA JR B CSSHL PROGRAM 2015 Mackenzie Skapski 6 1 Bruins Mathew Barzal 1 1 Chiefs Evan Campbell 5 1 Chiefs Noah Juulsen 1 1 Tbirds Ryan Gropp 2 1 OHA 2 1 Giants Adam Musil 4 1 Canadians Devante Stephens 5 1 Hawks Deven Sideroff 3 1 OHA TOTAL Adam Helewka 4 1 Giants BC PLAYERS Parker Wotherspoon 4 1 Hawks BCMML MHA JR B CSSHL Matt Bradley 5 1 Hawks SELECTED IN Brad Morrison 4 1 Cougars Glen Gawdin 4 1 Canadians NHL DRAFT Chaz Reddekopp 7 1 POE 33 1 2 12 SINCE 2013 Marcus Vela 7 1 Burnaby {{The Zone programs would operate outside {{Players would give back to NSWC minor of a profit model, focused entirely on hockey by participating in practices and affordable, equitable player development enhance the overall sense of community at without self-interest or bias. the club and enhancing its culture. These athletes would become role models for {{The club would all at once have the benefit of its association with the zone program, young children to aspire to. but would be at arm’s length from team { selection decisions, thus insulating it from any {Members would have a clearly defined political influence. pathway to junior hockey that would allow them to retain their NSWC membership. {{Provincial wide league play would provide a high level of competition that would rival {{NSWC would be able to create and CSSHL (Academies). oversee branded development programs such as a NW Giants spring hockey { {The Zone program would establish continuity program and summer hockey school. within the NSWC through to Major Midget play and would assist with retaining elite {{Hosting the program would provide a members who have outgrown current PCAHA recruitment incentive for new members and KEY competition at the Bantam level. CONSIDERATIONS retention for existing members. It would {{The program would attract high level provide the opportunity for young athletes FOR THE BC coaches who could be leveraged as to watch top teams and enhance the family HOCKEY ZONE development coaches within the NSWC. experience. PROGRAM CURRENT NSWC NSWC MALE MEMBERS MALE PLAYERS: CURRENTLY PLAYING HOCKEY OUTSIDE OF 2001 – 13 THE CLUB: 2002 – 26 24 Midget aged players 2003 – 33 (2001-2003) 2004 – 21 14 Bantam aged players (2004-2005) 2005 – 37

Based on above Potential forecast, if all numbers, forecast for players stayed at NSWC and the 2018-19 season: returned to play at NSWC: 4 MIDGET TEAMS 5 MIDGET TEAMS 3 BANTAM TEAMS 4 BANTAM TEAMS MEMBER STATS IDENTIFICATION COACH CAMP SPRING/SUMMER SEASON BEGINS SELECTION APRIL 12-15 EVALUATIONS SEPTEMBER 2018

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