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Education The following links can provide helpful information on the schools and universities that the Tri-Cities offer to their community: The Tri-City Americans are proud of their affiliation with Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). In 2006-07 alone, 15 student-athletes who played for the Americans at one time during their careers, suited up and played university hockey, under scholarships, while accomplishing post-secondary education aspirations:
In all, over 500 student-athletes who took part in CIS Men’s Hockey during the 2006-07 season, were graduates of the Canadian Hockey League. 
Education is at the forefront of WHL policy decisions and we're proud of it! The WHL leads the nation in maintaining a solid, consistent education policy. The WHL Scholarship Program is the cornerstone of that policy, leading the way for Major Junior and Junior hockey in Canada. In fact, it is among one of the best scholarship programs in North America. The WHL Scholarship guarantees financial assistance to players, not only while playing, but after graduating from the League. This program provides one year in scholarship opportunities for each year a player spends in the WHL. This does not include additional allowances many players receive while going to high school or college during the season. To facilitate consistent school attendance, game and practice schedules are set to minimize school absences. Perhaps best of all, these scholarship funds are guaranteed! The dollars are put in place the day a player and his parents sign their contract. This scholarship is indexed to meet tuition cost increases that may occur in years to come. The WHL continues to find innovative ways to enhance its commitment to education. In addition to the WHL Scholarship Program, the League also recognizes a Scholastic Player of the Year (Academic Superstars are not the exception in the WHL) and a Scholastic Team of the Year. The WHL is the only junior hockey league with a full-time Team Education Advisor to provide academic services to athletes. While not every player makes use of his scholarship, the results of our educational philosophy continue to be exceptional. More than 98 percent of all players in the league have completed high school, are attending high school, or are taking post secondary courses. Across the Western Hockey League, approximately 28 percent of players enroll in university or college courses during the season. Many WHL graduates attend Canadian colleges and universities and continue to play hockey at a highly competitive level. In fact, approximately 50 percent of Canada West University rosters are made up of WHL graduates. Several of these players find professional hockey opportunities in North America, Europe and elsewhere after completing their studies. Playing in the WHL offers young athletes a positive experience without compromising their educational objectives. WHL Scholarship Unique in Canada, the WHL Scholarship guarantees the cost of tuition and books to players who go on to a college or university after graduating from the League. The WHL Scholarship contains the following:
A Future in the WHL Here are some things young hockey players should be thinking about if the WHL is in their future: As a member of a WHL team, you may have to attend high school in another province, however graduating from high school at home can easily be arranged with advanced planning. Many players choose to return to their home school at the end of each season. This is accomplished without losing credits or courses. If you are drafted by an American WHL team, minimum academic disruption is the norm. As courses and graduation requirements are often different from Canadian curriculum, early contact between school counselors and their American colleagues is essential. Trades are a fact of life in the WHL, but academic consideration is part of the process. Usually the transition to a new school is smooth. It is a clear objective that each WHL player graduates on time from high school while playing in the League. Graduating from high school is just the first step. The minimum requirements for a high school diploma often leave a student well short of any post secondary opportunities. Required credentials and a diverse knowledge base are necessities. The Western Hockey League offers young athletes a positive experience without compromising educational objectives. Planning for the Dream Great athletes clearly understand what goal setting is all about and what it takes to achieve success. It is not easy. It requires sacrifice, discipline and hard work. To help plan your life goals, ask these questions:
Here is a list of basic skills needed to be successful in any career:
Attainable Targets:
WHL Director, Education Services
Western Hockey League 1, 3030 Sunridge Way NE Calgary, AB T1Y 7K4 Phone: 403-693-3030 Fax: 403-693-3031 |
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