Hockey at Lakefield College School

Hockey has always been an integral academic, social, and personal Games typically take place on either part of the Lakefield College School growth as hockey becomes an Wednesdays or Saturdays. Teams culture. We have come a long way at important part of the multi-faceted, play up to 25 games per season. The Grove from the earliest days in holistic LCS experience. Tournaments take place either 1879 when students enjoyed shinny locally, out of province, or out of games on Lake Katchewanooka and Hockey begins at the conclusion of country. the homemade campus rink. Today, the fall sports season in late October The hockey program at LCS is ideal our teams have access to a state- or early November, and finishes for students who are highly of-the-art outdoor ice surface on during the first week of March with motivated, university-bound, campus, the Bob Armstrong Rink the CISAA Championships. academically-strong players. Our that opened in 2006, as well as the Tuition fees cover the cost of the hockey players are encouraged to Lakefield and Douro Community hockey program including ice take advantage of all that the school Arenas. rentals, transportation and meals. has to offer, which includes: 29 LCS boasts a tradition of excellence All teams in the LCS hockey program recreational and varsity athletics in varsity hockey. Both girls and boys have ice sessions/dryland sessions programs in state-of-the-art indoor compete in the CISAA league, where five days a week. Teams use two and outdoor facilities; a unique LCS teams play with independent local arenas (90 seconds and 10 outdoor education program; schools from across . The minutes away) and are transported exceptional theatre, music and varsity program is challenging, to and from practice by bus. The visual arts programs; international supportive, team-oriented and fun, Bob Armstrong Rink, on campus, service and exchange opportunities; allowing players to focus on personal is available for student use during and a campus-wide commitment to fitness, athletic and personal growth, spares, lunch, after practice, community service. Hockey is but friendships, and a progressive evenings and on weekends. one of the many co-curricular understanding of the game. A opportunities in which students will student’s development within the have a chance to immerse hockey program complements their themselves.

Ian Armstrong: Director of Athletics  Head of Ondaatje House  Peterborough Petes 1982-1985  BA (Honours)  Drafted by the Boston Bruins 1983  B.Ed. Mt. Allison University 1989-1991  Signed by the Philadelphia Flyers 1985  AUAA All-Star  Hershey Bears 1985-1988  CIAU Academic All Canadian Testimonials from our Atlantic Families The MacDonald Family student, and had matured into a fine keep us up to date on courses and Murray River, PEI young man. He has received an overall progress. outstanding academic education, “Reagan settled into Lower Colebrook Luke MacDonald ’10, athletic training and development, House and life at The Grove extremely Preparing for Law School Entry leadership skills, met students from well, we are very proud of her academic other countries, and so much more. Reagan MacDonald, and athletic achievements and how Grade 12 she has embraced all the opportunities Myles and Dianne MacDonald, “As parents of a child that attended Lakefield College School has offered to Parents Lakefield College School for four years, her. She has friends from all over the we were thrilled for Reagan to be given “Luke’s main when we chose LCS world and is excited to be returning in the opportunity to attend LCS for was hockey, but he was also introduced September for her final year in Grade 12. Grades 11 and 12. Reagan’s goal was to other sports like rugby, cross country “Lakefield College School has been a to play hockey at a competitive level skiing, sailing, and softball. The school home for our children for over six years and benefit from the high quality of places a strong emphasis on athletics, and we have made lifelong friends on academics offered at Lakefield College but also on academics, leadership, the journey. School. LCS enables students to grow community service, values, and as young adults by placing emphasis “Please feel free to contact us responsibility. on leadership, respect for fellow school (902.962.2820) should you have any “Luke developed strong values and mates and peers. Reagan enjoyed her questions. We would be happy to confidence as a hockey player and a first year on the 1st Girls’ Hockey team answer them.” with the competitiveness and fast pace practices that Coach Armstrong ran. Reagan’s highlight of the year was playing in the Lake Placid, New York tournament of which they came home with a bronze medal.

“Lakefield College School is very unique, a community in itself with many opportunities in academics, athletics, community service projects and cocurricular activities with outstanding support from teachers and coaches always encouraging students to learn more. Living far from the school we very much appreciated the support of staff at LCS and the updates from Reagan’s academic advisor to The Lanigan Family years now, but I can honestly say that students know each other by name. Montague, PEI the three years at LCS have definitely The coaches recognize each athlete’s been my favourite, and the reason abilities and encourage them to Kristy Lanigan ’11 for that is my teammates. I had never succeed and improve. Life in residence Graduated, Mt. Allison University been on a team that shares a bond like has been good for Kristy. Her Head “Lakefield College School had such a the hockey girls do. One other thing I of House kept in contact with us and positive impact on me. It gave me the love about LCS, is the shinny rink. It gave our parenting values priority. opportunity to get involved in so many was located about 50 steps from my “The academics at LCS are excellent. things that I wouldn’t have had the residence and I was able to go out and The work is challenging, but the small chance to do at home. LCS has taught shoot pucks, or go for a morning skate student/teacher ratio and the me many valuable life lessons and to whenever I wanted. The shinny rink availability of the teachers for be a more independent individual. Our was where I spent most of the winter extra help are a real asset. Regular crazy spirit events and our canoe races and I would not have had it any other study time is set up for each night, on Regatta Day are some of the best way. which teaches a student good study highlights during the year. I love how “LCS is truly an amazing place. I am so habits. We also like the fact that you can be friends with people from privileged to have had the Lakefield College School emphasizes any grade, even the teachers. LCS also opportunity to go there and to community service work and offers a great academic program and I experience many new things, improve fundraising for the less fortunate. feel it prepared me for university. my hockey skills, meet so many “Kristy has matured so much at LCS. “Playing hockey for LCS was a dream wonderful people, and receive a great She has become more independent, come true. I was able to learn so education. I have made some close and her experience is one she will much from my coaches, and being friendships at The Grove, that I hope carry with her for the rest of her life.” on the ice almost everyday had truly will last a lifetime. I hope you take the benefitted my hockey abilities. I have time to consider going to been playing hockey for at least 10 Lakefield College School.” Kristy has graduated from Mt. Allison University, where she played on the Varsity Women’s Hockey Team, and on the Varsity Women’s Rugby team.

Kent and Nancy Lanigan, Parents “Kristy’s goal, and our goal as her parents, was to enable her to pursue her dream of playing hockey at a competitive level and to obtain a good education to help her reach her future plans. Being a small school, staff and The Arseneau Family a lot from both the players and my Sydney River, NS coaches. Our team may not have won every game or the championship, but Catherine Arseneau ’11, we sure did have fun trying. This was 4th year, University of the closest team I’ve ever been on, “Lakefield College School definitely it’s so great. Our seniors were great, changed me for the better. I’ve and the juniors were received with grown up and I’ve become more open arms. I learned so much and independent and responsible. LCS is improved a ton. like no other; you don’t dread going “LCS is definitely unique, with the to class like you might elsewhere. spirit events and students who The only thing I didn’t like was are excited to dress up. LCS is the leaving. For some kids, the end of the kind of place where your authentic summer, Christmas, or March Break assessment is a camping trip or really brings dismay, but for me it racing a balloon car down the dining was so different—I couldn’t wait to hall. Where else can you learn and come back. There, the staff, teachers, have fun every single day?” and coaches could be like your best Catherine is now studying Science at her progress than if she had attended friends. They’re so approachable and the University of Ottawa. school only a short bus ride away. We easy to talk to about anything. They made the right decision and know also make the subjects so much fun to André and Donna Arseneau, that the experiences Catherine has learn with their interesting teaching Parents had at LCS will serve her well in the techniques. “As parents of four children, we are future. “My hockey experience at LCS was always looking for ways to give them “Catherine played two sports she one of the best I’ve ever had. I learned enriching experiences. When the excelled at, and a third that was fairly opportunity for Catherine to attend new to her. She enjoyed them all. LCS presented itself, we were thrilled. She loved her hockey experience, her From our first contact with school fellow players, and her coaches. She staff to our regular communication has played hockey since she was five with her advisor, we were treated with years old and says this was one of respect and welcomed into the LCS her best years ever. Her hockey skills family. have improved and she is playing with “Academically, Catherine benefitted confidence. But this is to be expected from the challenge of the school. since everything about her time at While it was tough at first (for us, not LCS has helped Catherine mature into Catherine, it seems) missing her at a confident young woman. We are home, we were better informed of proud of her.” The Jones Family their way to help you do just that. I had “After talking to LCS representatives, Rothesay, NB an awesome time at LCS!” our concerns were eased. True to their word, LCS not only fostered a caring Katie is currently a Masters Candidate Katie Jones ’10, and safe family environment, but also at École Polytechnique Fédérale Graduated, Princeton University a haven for leadership and de Lausanne (Switzerland) after “The thing that I liked most about the development of the whole person. graduating from Princeton University, hockey program at LCS was the bond where she was on the Varsity Women’s “During Katie’s final year, she suffered that we shared as a team. Even though Hockey team. an injury that prohibited her from we were all very different people, playing hockey. The overwhelming Gerard Jones, Parent with different interests and groups of support we received from the Health friends, somehow we all managed to “Our experience with Lakefield Centre staff, along with her coaches get along and have a ton of fun. College School had been extraordi- and Athletic Director, Ian Armstrong, “The school was an awesome place to nary. Initially, like most parents, we was so relieving. This truly is a be. Everyone went out of their way to were apprehensive about sending our student-focused facility. Their be nice to you; every person you would 15-year old daughter away to school. attention to athletic health issues is walk by would say ‘hi.’ The teachers We wanted the best for Katie, but also truly superb and the student’s recovery genuinely cared about you and wanted feared the impact it may have on her is first in their hearts. and us. you to succeed, and they went out of “LCS has played a major role in fertilizing Katie’s dreams and aspirations. Katie was fortunate to be accepted to Princeton. We truly believe this dream would not have happened without Lakefield College School.

“The fine balance of success and humility has formed a culture for tomorrow’s leaders. The athletics are great and the academics are second to none. It truly is an honor and a privilege to have our daughter as part of the Lakefield College School family. Without hesitation, I would recommend LCS to any parent and student athlete.” The Babineau Family the ice, and other sports and activities acquired in moving forward with their Moncton, NB and to have some fun and laughs future.” with their teammates, and lasting Christian Babineau ’14, friendships they have made with Playing in the United States Hockey local and international students. The League while pursuing NCAA offers advisors are on top of their studies Alex Babineau, and are always available for a chat to Grade 12 keep us posted. Our boys have been Simone and Phil Babineau, Parents encouraged to try new experiences.

“Our son, Christian ’14, was actually “Alex enrolled in drama classes and the one who was instrumental in took part in the spring play. He is guiding us towards Lakefield College graduating in the spring of 2016, School. He was insistent that LCS and is looking forward to his grad year was the place for him, and his hockey. and focusing on his academic and Within the first months he was well athletic goals. established and he was calling us to “We are so grateful to LCS as we tell us how interesting his history, law witness the confidence our sons have classes, etc. were and how much he enjoyed his housemates. Christian is currently playing junior hockey in the U.S.A. pursuing his goal to and American college.

“The decision was an easy one, to send our youngest son, Alex ’16, who is also on the varsity hockey team, to attend LCS. He said to us when he settled in “It feels like home here.”

“As parents, we often say that LCS has adopted our boys. The administrative staff, teachers, house parents and coaching staff all sincerely care and look out for all their students. Our boys have learned the importance of time management. They have learned to work hard in school, play hard on Athletics Beyond LCS — Alumni Playing Hockey in University The following LCS students and recent graduates, who have played LCS hockey, have enjoyed continued success playing competitive hockey at university:

 Cody Ceci ’11  Kristy Lanigan ’11 Lakefield College School’s 1st Team, 2007-2008 Lakefield College School’s 1st Team, 2007-2011 Ottawa 67’s, OHL, 2008-2012 Team PEI, Winter Games Team, 2011 Canadian Under 18 Team, 2011 Mt. Allison University Women’s Varsity Hockey, Invitee, Canadian Junior Team, 2011 2011-2012 1st Round Draft Pick, NHL - , 2012 Mt. Allison University Women’s Varsity Rugby, 2014-2015 , OHL, 2013 , AHL, 2013  Keenan Murray ’10 Ottawa Senators, NHL. 2013-present Lakefield College School’s 1st Team, 2007-2010 OHL Priority Selection, Sudbury Wolves, 2008  Katie Jones ’10 Peterborough Stars, OJHL, 2009-2010 Lakefield College School’s 1st Team, 2007-2010 Pembroke Lumber Kings, CJHL, National Princeton University’s Women’s Varsity Hockey Champions, 2010-2011 Team, 2010-2014 Queen’s University Men’s Varsity Hockey, 2011-2013

Cody Ceci ’11 Katie Jones ’10, far left middle row Additional Hockey Opportunities for LCS Students

Lakefield College School is located close to four competitive hockey organizations:  Peterborough Minor Petes ‘AAA’  Peterborough Stars — Provincial Junior ‘A’  Peterborough Girls Ice Kats ‘AA’  Lakefield Chiefs Minor Hockey This past season, several boarding and day students played for these club teams, as well as for the Lakefield College School teams. Upon admission, LCS will facilitate tryouts for students with any of these organizations at the parents’ request. If a student is successful at making one of these teams, organization, time management and a commitment to maintaining a balance of academics and LCS athletics is required to play for the local team.

Kristy Lanigan ’11 Keenan Murray ’10 The Bob Armstrong Rink was dedicated in memory of a man who touched the lives of all who had the good fortune of knowing him. Bob Armstrong, former LCS faculty member, housemaster, and coach (from 1963 to 1987), was an outstanding athlete and former NHL defenseman for the Boston Bruins. A wonderful motivator and friend, Bob was an inspiration to the boys he coached and taught. The Bob Armstrong Rink, complete with Zamboni, not only celebrates a legend, but commemorates the long history of outdoor shinny games at The Grove.

You have to experience it to believe it! Lakefield College School is stunningly situated on The school offers boarding and day programming for 315 acres on the shore of Lake Katchewanooka, 90 grades 9-12, comprised of 71% Canadian students and minutes northeast of and 15 minutes north of 29% international students from 29 countries. With Peterborough, Ontario. Founded in 1879, the total 12 small residential houses (an average of 23 students), co-educational enrollment is 365 students the Lakefield College School community fosters a sense (105 day/260 boarding). of family, pride, safety and friendship. How does my child apply to Lakefield College School? The application process at LCS is multi-faceted—just like you are! In order to ensure the best fit for our students, we consider your academic record and potential, as well as the contribution you would make to our co mmunity.  To find out more about our application process, visitwww.lcs.on.ca/apply

How do we apply for financial assistance at Lakefield College School?

Lakefield College School awards over $1.8M in financial assistance to one in four students annually based on demonstrated financial need.  When considering a student for admission, no financial information is taken into account.  Parents are at liberty to apply for financial assistance at any point in the process, however, it is best to wait until a student has been accepted.  Families are directed to the Apple Financial Services website (applefinancialservices.ca), where they can complete a FACS Form online. Apple Financial Services will process the FACS Form and foward their confidential analysis to the Director of Enrollment Management.  The Director of Enrollment Management reviews the FACS analysis with the Financial Assistance Committee, and will notify the family of the amount of their child’s award based on the family’s demonstrated need.  Once a financial assistance offer has been made, the family is asked to send in a $2,500 registration fee which will secure their child’s spot at LCS. This is a one-time fee that is not part of the tuition payment. Admissions Office, Lakefield College School, 4391 County Road 29, Lakefield, Ontario, Canada K0L 2H0 Phone: 705.652.3324 Fax: 705.652.6320 Email: [email protected] www.lcs.on.ca