Program Overview
The Granatier Player Academy is a high-performance development program designed for student-athletes looking to elevate their hockey skills while maintaining a strong academic focus. This program is proudly based out of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School (with the potential to add more schools) and delivered in partnership with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS).
The program is available to students in grade 7 & 8, enrolled at St. Kateri for the 2026/27 school year, combining elite on-ice training with structured education time.
Our academy runs October through May and is built around consistency, routine, and quality instruction, giving players the reps, coaching, and support they need to grow.
Who This Program Is For?
The Granatier Player Academy is ideal for motivated student-athletes who:
Want high-quality weekly skill development
Benefit from structured, professional coaching
Can balance athletics and academics
Are committed to long-term player development
Program Cost & Perks
Cost is for the full academy season (30 Days over the school year)
Payment (Installments Available)
Total Cost: $2,000 + taxes per player
Covers the full academy season (October–May)
PERKS
- 4-1 Player to Coach Ratio
- 90 min of ice per week
- Off-ice training every day
- Discount on additional training available
School Partnership
Host School: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School
Potential for more schools based on interest
- Grade 7 & 8 Students
School Division Partner: Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS)
GSCS provides student transportation and supports the academic component of the program, ensuring players remain engaged in their schoolwork while participating in daily academy activities.
Mission
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools: a welcoming community where we nurture faith, encourage excellence in learning and inspire students to serve others, making the world a better place.
Vision
At Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools we are:
- Rooted in Faith
- Growing in Knowledge
- Reaching Out to Transform the World
Weekly Schedule & Daily Flow
Every Tuesday (October–May) aligned with the yearly school schedule
Morning Logistics
Parents drop students off at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School at 7:10 AM
Students are bused from your school to Granatier Sportsplex
7:45 AM arrival at Granatier Sportsplex
On-Ice Training
Two 45-minute ice sessions each academy day:
Skill Development Session (puck skills, edge work, game concepts)
Power Skating Session (stride efficiency, balance, speed, and agility)
Off-Ice & Development Blocks
Supported school-directed learning time
From October through May, students in the Granatier Player Academy will access instruction one morning each week while staying connected to their learning. Granatier staff will support three subject areas and provide access to online learning materials, with time built in for independent work and support. Your child’s homeroom teacher will monitor learning and continue to assess and report on Religion, Health, and Physical Education. This approach allows students to balance athletic development with learning, operating with the understanding that some students may be required to work outside the school day to stay on pace with their peers.
Video session (game understanding, habits, and skill breakdown)
Time on the skating treadmill
Training in the shooting centre
These components are built into every academy day to support complete player development—physically, mentally, and academically.
Return to School
Students are bused back to St. Kateri school at 11:45 AM
The half day academy allows students to develop the necessary skills to make all the development improvements they want, while still making sure education is a key focus in their development!
Facilities
All on-ice and off-ice components take place at Granatier Sportsplex, giving athletes access to:
2 half ice surfaces
Dedicated power skating and skills training space
Skating treadmill
Shooting centre
Video and classroom areas
Ice Surfaces
On-Ice Instruction
Off-Ice Instruction
Registration & Next Steps
Spots are limited to maintain quality instruction and individual attention. To indicate your interest please click on the button below. Information timelines & open house info will be provided through the school and Granatier Sportsplex.
For more information, please contact Granatier Sportsplex or school administration.
