Building Stronger Players from U7 to U13

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The CHA Development Academy is one of our most successful long-term development programs for players ages U7 to U13.

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Over the past five years, participants have gone on to play U13 through U18 AAA hockey and attend leading prep schools. We have also watched players progress from Recreation to A, A to AA and AA to AAA.

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While every player’s path is different, the goal of the Development Academy remains the same: to help each athlete improve their skills, build confidence and continue moving forward in the game.

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Experienced Instruction

The program’s lead instructor, Matt Wright, is returning after spending the past two seasons coaching junior hockey. Gabe Guertler, Champions Hockey’s Head of Player Development, will return as one of the program’s main instructors this season.

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Together, the coaching staff will provide consistent instruction focused on age-appropriate skill development and individual progression.

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A New Two-Day Format

Based on feedback from participating families, the Development Academy will move from three sessions per week to two, with a later afternoon start time.

Program schedule

• Mondays and Wednesdays

• 3:15–4:15 p.m.

• York Arena

• Players born from 2014 to 2020

• October 5, 2026, through March 2027

 

Fall and Winter Registration Options

To make the program more flexible and affordable for families, registration has been divided into two portions:

• Fall 2026: 22 on-ice sessions $800 + HST

• Winter 2027: 22 on-ice sessions $800 + HST

 

Families who register for both the Fall and Winter programs will receive 15% off the combined registration price.

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Register for the CHA Development Academy

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Space is limited, and families are encouraged to register early.

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