Information for Current Student-Athletes
2025/2026 Calendar
August 25 – August 28 | DHA Pre-Season Camp (optional) |
Tuesday, September 2 | First Day Orientation at DHA & NDSS (8:00am-3:15pm) |
Wednesday, September 3 | First Full Day at DHA & NDSS |
Friday, September 19 | Non-Instructional Day |
Tuesday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Statutory Holiday |
Monday, October 13 | Thanksgiving Day – Statutory Holiday |
Tuesday, October 14 | Interim Report Card Semester 1 |
Thursday, October 16 | Parent Teacher Interview (1:00PM Dismissal) |
Friday, October 24 | Non-Instructional Day |
Tuesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day – Statutory Holiday |
Friday, November 14 | Reporting to Parents – 1:00PM Dismissal |
Thursday, November 20 | Report Card (Written Update) |
| Monday, November 24 | Non-Instructional Day |
Tuesday, November 26 | Holiday Hamper Community Initiative Begins |
Monday, December 15 | Last Day to bring donations to the rink for Holiday Hampers |
Tuesday, December 16 | DHA Skills Competition |
Thursday, December 18 | DHA Holiday Brunch |
Friday, December 19 | Last Day of School before Winter Vacation |
December 22-January 4 | Winter Vacation Period |
Monday, January 5 | Schools Reopen after Winter Vacation |
Thursday, January 22 | Final Day of Semester One classes |
Friday, January 23 | Non-Instructional Day |
January 26-27 | Semester 1 “I-Days / Transition Days” (Altered Schedule) |
Wednesday, January 28 | Start of Semester 2 |
Thursday, February 5 | Report Card #2 (S1 Written Summary) |
Monday, February 16 | Family Day – Statutory Holiday |
Friday, February 20 | Non-Instructional Day |
March 7-22 | CSSHL Playoffs in Penticton (exact dates differ for each team/division – see TeamSnap for more details) |
Thursday, March 12 | Interim Report Card Semester 2/Parent Teacher Interviews (1:00PM Dismissal) |
March 16-March 27 | Spring Vacation Period |
Monday, March 30 | Schools Re-Open (Start of Spring Training Schedule) |
March 31-April 2 | DHA Evaluation Camp for 2026/2027 Season |
Friday, April 3 | Good Friday – Statutory Holiday |
Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday – Statutory Holiday |
Monday, April 13 | Return Game Jerseys to Pro Shop |
Friday, April 24 | Reporting to Parents (1:00PM Dismissal) |
Thursday, April 30 | Report Card #3 (S2 Written Update) |
Friday, May 15 | Non-Instructional Day |
Monday, May 18 | Victoria Day – Statutory Holiday |
Friday, June 12 | Final Day of Spring Training at DHA & Locker Clean Out |
June 15-19 | All programming at NDSS (altered schedule) |
Friday, June 19 | Final Day of Semester Two Classes at NDSS |
Thursday, June 25 | Report Card #4 (S2 Written Summary) |
Schedule: Monday, November 10
Daily Schedules
Fall + Winter Schedule = September 3, 2025 to March 13, 2026
Spring Schedule = March 30 to June 12, 2026
Final Week of School = June 15 to June 19, 2026
Bus Schedule
Fall + Winter Schedule = September 3, 2025 to March 13, 2026
Spring Schedule = March 30 to June 12, 2026
Final Week of School = June 15 to June 19, 2026
Contact our Administrative Team
We have a team of administrative staff at DHA and NDSS to help out if you have questions. Here’s a helpful reference on who to contact:
Hockey programming inquiries:
- DHA Admin Team info@deltawildhockeygroup.com
Academic inquiries:
- Christine Niemar, DHA Academic Advisor cniemar@deltaschools.ca
- Please note Ms Niemar is on summer break until the start of the school year. If you have timetable questions over the summer, please contact the NDSS front office: northdelta.sec@deltaschools.ca.
Report an absence from school:
- Please email: northdelta.sec@deltaschools.ca; info@deltawildhockeygroup.com; cniemar@deltaschools.ca AND your coaches.
Tuition and payment inquiries:
- Austin Vetterl, Director of Finance austin.vetterl@deltawildhockeygroup.com
Clinic appointments:
Nutrition Program
Boomers Restaurant is excited to announce the launch of the DHA Reloadable Meal Card, available exclusively at Boomers to support our hockey academy athletes with healthy, affordable meals. The card makes it easy to preload funds, swipe, and enjoy — ensuring athletes always have quick access to the meals that fuel their performance.
How it works:
- Preload $60 (or more) to cover several meals.
- Reload anytime in person at Boomers or by contacting us via email: jona.sumague@planetice.ca
- Athletes simply swipe the card and enjoy.
- Performance-focused core meals $15 each:
- Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
- Chicken Quesadilla with Mexican Corn Salad
- Chicken Tenders with half fries and half broccoli
- Chicken Shaker Bowls (Fusion blend rice bowls)
- One seasonal special — chef’s choice rotation (price varies by item)
- Beverage add-ons to fuel training and recovery:
- Fruit-Based Smoothies (+$5.00, protein +$1.50, PB/Choc excluded)
- Gatorade (+$2.75)
- Pop (+$1.00)
To order, please contact: Jona Sumague, Food & Beverage Manager, Boomers Bar & Grill: jona.sumague@planetice.ca. In the email please specify the name of the athlete, day/date and time of pick up.
Travel Insurance
All student-athletes travelling outside of Canada with the Delta Hockey Academy are required to have travel insurance. If you do not already have travel insurance through your family’s insurance plan, you can purchase short-term travel insurance from TuGo prior to your trip at this link.
International Student Travel
All International students travelling across the USA Border by land will require both a ESTA and an I-94 Form. The ESTA must be completed and approved first, then the I-94 form requires activation at the border.