Registration opens on Jan 5, 2026 in School-Day for the 2026 Hockey Skills Development Program
Get ready to lace up your skates and hit the ice with KCDSB’s Hockey Skills Development Program. Open to students in Grades 4–6 from
St. Louis Living Arts School, École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys, and St. John Paul II School, this program offers a fun and supportive way to build hockey skills, confidence, teamwork, and a lasting love for the game.
Details
The program begins on Monday, January 19, and continues until Tuesday, February 10, at the Keewatin Memorial Arena, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM, every Monday and Tuesday. Your student will be assigned to one of these ice times.
Ready to join?
Registration opens on Monday, January 5. An email will be sent to all Grade 4-6 families. Upon receiving the email, log into your School-Day account and complete the registration process by
Tuesday, January 13. Learn about setting up a
School-Day Account here.
Questions?
Megan Derouard, Athletic and Active Living Lead is here to help. Contact her at
[email protected] or call 807-548-8282 ext. 3007.
Nurturing Healthy Lifestyles and Skills
Supporting students in developing healthy lifestyles is important. Building a life-long love of sport helps encourage regular physical activity, and for many Canadian students, hockey is a natural fit.
KCDSB schools offer a Hockey Skills Development Program that gives students the opportunity to skate, shoot, and build foundational hockey skills during the school day. Alongside skill development, the program supports important life skills such as teamwork, time management, responsibility, and commitment. Students learn to balance their learning with practice time in a structured and supportive environment.
First introduced at St. Louis School during the 2016–2017 school year, the program was expanded in 2017 to all Kenora Catholic elementary schools in Kenora due to its strong participation and positive response. The Hockey Skills Development Program promotes physical activity, healthy habits, and learning, while keeping students engaged and having fun.
