Edge School Skill Academy Fort McMurray

Edge School is excited to offer Dance and Hockey Skill Academies for busy Fort McMurray student-athletes.

Edge Skill Academies are available to students in Grades 4 to 12 enrolled at

• Westwood High School (Gr. 10-12)
• École McTavish Junior High Public School (Gr. 7-9)
• École Dickinsfield School (Gr. 4-6)

*Arrangements are in place for program integration and intra-day transportation for students attending these schools.

*Students interested in applying for the Edge Dance Program should contact Cyndi Scott. Program auditions, held throughout the year, are required and part of the admission process. Please check our online calendar regularly for upcoming audition dates.

Under the leadership of Edge founder, Brent Devost, the Edge curriculum is designed to help children develop self-confidence and leadership through:

• Unparalleled Sport Specific Training
  • Dance- technical classical and contemporary training, master classes with world-class faculty, balance and strength conditioning, opportunities to train while travelling (More details here)
  • Hockey- skating, puck handling, shooting, passing, checking, Strength and Conditioning training, nutrition, and sports medicine workshops. (More details found here)

• Leadership Skills such as goal-setting, effective communication, humility, dignity, proper attitude and inner strength.
• Transferable skills – such as time management, self-advocacy, empathy and a deeper understanding of themselves and their community.

Edge student-athletes achieve a balanced life at Edge School Skill Academy Fort McMurray, and can pursue their personal best through a program that integrates academics, athletics and character building. Click image above for full brochure.

The Fort McMurray Skill Academy program fee is approximately $5,000. This fee covers all expected costs of the academy (coaching, dance instruction, guest dance faculty, classroom time, ice costs, intra-day transportation between the sports venues and the school). Additional costs would include any out-of-town academy-related trips, etc.

Apply Now or Contact Us to learn more!

• For Program and Hockey specific inquiries contact Brent Devost
• For Dance inquiries contact Cyndi Scott
• For Academic inquiries contact Scott Barr, 780-370-3502
• Steven Hulan – Teacher Leader / Associate Hockey Coach
• Ryan Jeffries – Goaltending Coach

APPLICATION PROCESS

To complete the Edge Expression of Interest Form, please click here»

Once you make the decision to attend Edge School Skill Academy Fort McMurray, the application process is as follows:

1 APPLICATION. Please complete this package in its entirety and submit to the school with appropriate deposits, fees and required documentation.

2 ASSESSMENTS – Academic and Athletic. As a part of the academic assessment process, prospective students are currently asked to write the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test (CCAT). Once your completed application is received, we will contact you to book a time to write this test on one of the designated assessment dates. Alternatively, we will accept results from CAT-4 testing. The athletic assessment is conducted with one of our sport directors and includes an evaluation of your athletic abilities.

3 PERSONAL INTERVIEW. Students meeting entrance requirements will be contacted to schedule a personal interview with a member of our Admissions team. Parent(s) and the prospective student are interviewed.

4 ACCEPTANCE. Parents are notified by phone and in writing of acceptance. Upon acceptance, the fee deposit becomes non-refundable and the remaining program fees are due in accordance with the fee schedule.

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