Information for Current Student-Athletes
2025/2026 Calendar
Friday, June 19 | Final Day of Semester Two Classes at NDSS |
Thursday, June 25 | Report Card #4 (S2 Written Summary) |
2026/2027 Calendar
| August 31-September 3 | DHA Preseason Camp (optional) |
| Tuesday, September 8 | First Day Orientation and Photo Day at DHA & NDSS (8:00am-3:15pm) |
| Wednesday, September 9 | First Full Day at DHA & NDSS |
| Friday, September 18 | Non-Instructional Day |
| Monday, September 21 | Terry Fox Event at NDSS |
| Tuesday, September 22 | Grad Boat Cruise |
| Wednesday, September 30 | Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Statutory Holiday |
| Monday, October 12 | Thanksgiving Day – Statutory Holiday |
| Friday, October 23 | Non-Instructional Day |
| October 26 – November 9 | NDSS Informal Update Reporting Window |
| Thursday, October 29 | NDSS Parent Teacher Interviews (early dismissal 1:00pm) |
| November 2 – November 6 | NDSS Graduation Assessment Window |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day – Statutory Holiday |
| Friday, November 27 | NDSS Written Update Preparation (early dismissal 1:00pm) |
| Monday, November 23 | Holiday Hamper Community Initiative Begins |
| Monday, November 30 | Non-Instructional Day |
| Friday December 4 | Written Update (Report Card) |
| Monday, December 14 | Last day to bring donations to the rink for Holiday Hampers |
| Tuesday, December 15 | DHA Skills Competition |
| Thursday, December 17 | DHA Holiday Brunch |
| Friday, December 18 | Last Day of School before Winter Vacation |
| December 21 – January 1 | Winter Vacation Period |
| Monday, January 4 | Schools Reopen after Winter Vacation |
| January 11 – January 22 | NDSS Graduation Assessment Window |
| Friday, January 22 | Non-Instructional Day |
| Friday, January 29 | Last Day of Semester 1 Classes |
| Monday, February 1 | Semester Break – Course Completion Days – no programming at DHA or NDSS |
| Tuesday, February 2 | Semester Break – Course Completion Days – short day at DHA only (7:15am-12:15pm) |
| Wednesday, February 3 | First day of Semester 2 Classes |
| Tuesday, February 9 | Grade 8 – 11 Course Selection Information Night |
| Thursday, February 11 | NDSS Written Summary Update |
| Monday, February 15 | Family Day – Statutory Holiday |
| Friday, February 19 | Non-Instructional Day |
| March 4 – April 2 | NDSS Informal Update Reporting Window |
| Thursday, March 11 | NDSS Parent Teacher Interviews (early dismissal 1:00pm) |
| March 15 – March 30 | Spring Vacation Period |
| Friday, March 26 | Good Friday – Statutory Holiday |
| Monday, March 29 | Easter Monday – Statutory Holiday |
| Wednesday, March 31 | School Reopens (Start of Spring Training Schedule) |
| March 31 – April 2 | DHA Evaluation Camp for 2027/2028 Season |
| April 12 – April 16 | NDSS Graduation Assessment Window |
| Friday, April 23 | NDSS Written Update Preparation (early dismissal 1:00pm) |
| Thursday, April 29 | Written Update Reporting (Report Card) |
| Friday, May 21 | Non-Instructional Day |
| Monday, May 24 | Victoria Day – Statutory Holiday |
| Friday, May 28 | Grad Dinner Banquet and Dance |
| TBC | DHA Year End Banquet at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course |
| Friday, June 18 | Final day of Spring Training at DHA & Locker Clean Out |
| June 21 – June 24 | All programming at NDSS (altered schedule) |
| Thursday, June 24 | Last Day of Semester 2 Classes |
| Tuesday, June 29 | Written Summary Reporting (Report Card) |
| Tuesday, June 29 | Grad Commencement Ceremony |
Daily Schedules
First Day Orientation = September 8, 2026 (8:00am – 3:15pm)
Fall + Winter Schedule = September 9, 2026 to March 12, 2027
Spring Schedule = March 31 to June 18, 2027
Final Week of School = June 21 to June 24, 2027
Bus Schedule
First Day Orientation = September 8, 2026 (8:00am – 3:15pm)
Fall + Winter Schedule = September 9, 2026 to March 12, 2027
Spring Schedule = March 31 to June 18, 2027
Final Week of School = June 21 to June 24, 2027
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.