If you are interested in becoming a National Sport Academy student athlete, you will participate in a two part selection process.
An athlete's initial performance will be assessed in the following:
- Individual skills and tactics
- An ability to execute team tactics and strategies
- Physical endurance and strength improvements - performance testing
- Leadership, attitude and respect
The athlete's ongoing performance will be assessed based on development and improvement in the previously described areas.
Student athletes must have demonstrated a commitment to personal academic excellence.
Performance and commitment to the program will be reviewed on an annual basis by National Sport Academy coaching staff and communicated to parents and players in a coach / parent / player meeting. This review will be taken into consideration when the athletes National Sport Academy re-application is submitted for the next year.
Special consideration for selection to the National Sport Academy may be given due to injury of other relevant circumstances.
An athlete's ongoing commitment to the program will be partially determined by their attendance at National Sport Academy sessions.
Athletes will be expected to take part in performance testing set out by the National Sport Academy.
Character references and sport references provided by the athlete will be taken into consideration.
Possible exceptions may be taken into consideration.
Application Process & Timelines
A. APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Attend one of the following National Sport Academy Information Meetings; you need to attend only one of the following Information Meetings based on the school of your choice:
Thursday, March 1st, 2012 – R.T. Alderman School Open House and National Sport Academy Information Meeting
R.T. Alderman School: 725 Mapleton Drive SE
Grade7-9 Male & Female - Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse
Potential Expansion - Grades 5 & 6, FlexSports
Monday, March 5th, 2012 – 7:00pm – National Sport Academy Information Meeting
Central Memorial Senior High School: 5111 - 21 Street SW
Grades 10-12 Male & Female - Hockey, Soccer, FlexSports, Golf, Lacrosse, Baseball (male only)
Thursday, March 8th, 2012 – 7:00pm – Senator Patrick Burns School Open House and National Sport Academy Information Meeting
Senator Patrick Burns School: 2155 Chilcotin Road NW
Grades 7-9 Male & Female - Hockey, Soccer, FlexSports,
Potential Expansion - Lacrosse (male only) & Baseball (male only)
2. Obtain a National Sport Academy application. National Sport Academy application packages are available at the Information Meetings or via mail, fax or e-mail. Please call 403-777-3646 or email info@nationalsportacademy.com to have one sent to you.
3. Deliver your application and required payment to the National Sport Academy address listed below.
4. Upon receiving the completed application package and required payment, the National Sport Academy will contact you to arrange an interview time and confirm your sport evaluation process.
B. ACCEPTANCE PROCESS:
1. Student athletes whose applications are received by January 31, 2012 and who have completed their sport evaluations will be contacted by e-mail or phone after 5pm on the following days regarding their acceptance into the National Sport Academy program for the 2012-2013 year:
- February 21, 2012 for R.T. Alderman School
- February 22, 2012 for Senator Patrick Burns School
- February 23, 2012 for Central Memorial Senior High School
2. Applications received in the National Sport Academy office between February 14 & March 15, 2012 will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Admissions Committee. Student athletes will be contacted (email or telephone) in a timely manner.
3. Applications received in the National Sport Academy office after March 15th, 2012, will be reviewed on an individual basis. Acceptance of the application will be dependent upon availability in the sport, grade, and school requested.
Fees
Baseball |
$4,520.25 |
FlexSports |
$2,508.25 |
Golf |
$6,471.75 |
Hockey |
$4,520.25 |
Lacrosse |
$4,520.25 |
Soccer |
$4,520.25 |
There is a non-refundable application fee of $150.00 due when your application is submitted; this fee is in addition to the above listed tuition fees.
