Programme dates
10-14 August 2026
In-person Program
Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey: Select to AAA
Ridley College’s hockey camp combines on-ice training, off-ice conditioning and strategy workshops with coaching informed by national and international experience.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Select to AAA hockey players
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-16
Location / Region
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Cost
$575
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person
Meals: Hot lunch daily
Group size: Up to 20 campers
Coaches: National and international experience
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Medical support: Full-time registered nursing staff
Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey summary
A hockey development camp that brings together rink practice, physical conditioning and tactical learning.
Its strongest feature is the combination of practical training and coaching experience, giving players several ways to work on their game.
What is Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey: Select to AAA?
Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey: Select to AAA is a Ridley College hockey training camp. It combines on-ice practice with off-ice conditioning and strategic workshops, connecting physical preparation with understanding the game.
Players train with coaching staff who bring national and international experience to the rink. The practical focus gives families a clear basis for comparing the camp with programs centered mainly on recreation or a single training activity.
Why Succeed highlights Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey
On-ice training, conditioning and strategy workshops address complementary parts of hockey development.
The coaching staff’s national and international experience provides a concrete reason to consider the instruction.
Daily hot lunch and a defined drop-off and pickup window simplify family planning.
Camp Ridley’s nursing support, campus security and instructor safety checks provide useful reassurance for parents.
Who is Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey for?
Best for
Players who want to connect hockey practice with conditioning and tactical understanding.
Not ideal if
Your priority is a broad recreational camp or a guaranteed step up to a higher team level.
Is Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey worth it?
The camp is worth considering when a player wants focused hockey development across technique, conditioning and strategy. That combination can make training more useful than judging a camp solely by its name or facilities.
Its value depends on how well the instruction matches the player’s current ability and goals. Treat participation as a chance to practice and learn, without assuming that the Select to AAA wording guarantees team placement or advancement.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$575; includes On-ice training, Off-ice conditioning, Strategic workshops, Daily hot lunch, Camp Ridley T-shirt.
Meals
Hot lunch daily
Supervision or safety information
Camp Ridley has full-time registered nursing staff, an on-campus health center and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey need?
Effort level
Substantial physical participation.
Best started
Begin practical preparation a few weeks before a confirmed session start.
Main challenge
Maintaining attention and energy across training activities.
Typical preparation
Discuss your current playing level and goals with the camp team.
Plan transportation around the published drop-off and pickup windows.
Prepare two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle for each day.
Request equipment guidance from Camp Ridley before packing.
Useful if
You can identify a specific hockey skill or tactical question to work on.
What do students do on Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey?
You work on hockey through three complementary training strands: rink practice, off-ice conditioning and strategy workshops. Together, these connect physical performance with understanding how to play.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Practice hockey skills through coached on-ice training.
- 2
Work on physical preparation through off-ice conditioning.
- 3
Explore hockey strategy in workshops.
Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 10-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Advanced performance hockey listing: ages 10-16.
Named competitive track: Select to AAA.
How much does Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey cost?
Program fee
$575 — One-week day camp; Canadian dollars.
Funding or discounts
- Before care: $30 — Optional care, 7:30-8:30 a.m.; advance registration required.
- After care: $30 — Optional care, 4:00-5:30 p.m.; advance registration required.
- Combined extended care: $50 — Optional before and after care for one camp week.
What's included
On-ice training, Off-ice conditioning, Strategic workshops, Daily hot lunch, Camp Ridley T-shirt
How to apply to Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey
- 1
Follow the Camp Ridley registration link associated with the hockey offering.
- 2
Create a new account if this is your first visit, or sign in with your existing email address and password.
- 3
Contact campridley@ridleycollege.com with questions about the appropriate hockey track.
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What does Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
On-ice training
Players develop hockey skills through training sessions on the ice.
Off-ice conditioning
Players work on physical conditioning alongside their rink practice.
Hockey strategy
Strategic workshops support players’ understanding of the game.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey?
A typical day during the program.
Drop off
Arrival takes place in designated campus areas.
Camp program
A full camp day includes training activities and lunch.
Pickup
Families collect campers during the standard pickup window.
Who teaches on Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey?
Ridley’s hockey coaching staff brings national and international experience to the rink. The wider Performance Sports program is designed and delivered by the college’s high-performance coaches.
Where do students stay on Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey?
Non-residential plan
- Day-camp attendance: Players attend campus training and return home after the camp day.
- Dining hall lunch: Hot buffet lunch includes meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fruit.
- Campus support: Full-time nursing staff and campus security support Camp Ridley participants.
Ridley also describes a separate hockey overnight option; its housing and meal package should not be assumed to be included in the $575 day-camp fee.
What happens after Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop hockey technique through coached on-ice practice.
Build physical conditioning for hockey.
Strengthen understanding of hockey strategy.
Where does Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey take place?
The camp is based at Ridley College, 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, in Canada’s Niagara Region. Camp Ridley uses designated campus drop-off and pickup areas, with location maps shared with families one week before camp.
Advanced Performance Competitive Hockey FAQs
The camp combines on-ice training, off-ice conditioning and strategic workshops to support hockey development.
Ridley describes an expert coaching staff with national and international experience. Its Performance Sports programming is designed and delivered by high-performance coaches.
Camp Ridley’s general day-camp schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop-off runs from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., and pickup runs from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Camp Ridley provides hot lunches in its dining halls, with meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fruit. Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated, but Kosher meals cannot.
Campers should bring two nut-free snacks each day and a refillable water bottle.
Extended care must be registered for in advance. Before care runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; after care runs from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Camp Ridley has full-time registered nursing staff, an on-campus health center and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
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Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
Sources & verification
Source types reviewed
- Login | Ridley College
- Boarding Camps | Ridley College
- Performance Sports | Ridley College
- Hockey Camps | Ridley College
- Summer Day Camps Overview | Ridley College
- Apply to Ridley College | Ridley College
- Senior Camps (Ages 10 to 13) | Ridley College
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