KIJHL/BCHL Teams

2011 Summer Hockey Camps

Click here to learn more.

Join Our
Mailing List

Hockey

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is a complete program that includes education, hockey, off-ice strength and conditioning, mental training, personal and team development. The program operates from September 1st to June 30th each year.

The OHA staff is a team of professionals that are committed to the development of each player. The individual needs of each player are identified by analyzing their academics, hockey skills, strength and conditioning and future goals. The individual is then incorporated into a team environment to maximize their development potential.

Hockey Teams

OHA consists of 6 teams that include both male and female hockey programs:
    •    Junior B (KIJHL)
    •    Prep Midget (AAAA)
    •    Varsity Midget (AAA)
    •    Junior Varsity Midget (AA)
    •    Bantam (AA)
•    Bantam (AAA)
    •    Female Midget (AAA)

On-Ice Hockey Conditioning Program

The on-ice program consists of the following

Five 1.5 hour practices each week
50+ games per season
Professional on-ice coaching staff
Full-time power skating instructor
Full-time training staff

Off-Ice Conditioning Program

Off-ice strength and conditioning highlights

Professional off-ice training staff
Okanagan Hockey Academy training performance center
New core strength, explosive strength and quick feet equipment
Heart monitored aerobic and anaerobic workouts
An individualized 12 month strength and conditioning program
Weekly weigh-ins
Hockey specific training
Yoga classes
Nutrition and supplement guidance

The Okanagan Hockey Academy Performance Centre is one of the most important parts of the program for the hockey players. Players will gain on average 10-15 pounds of muscle throughout the 10 month season. Our certified strength and conditioning coaches, combined with our athletic therapists provide expertise for maximum development for the players off-ice development.