Balmoral Hall will continue to provide a Skating Skills program component of the Grade 3 – 5 athletic curriculum. This program supports the Manitoba Department of Education and Training initiative of promoting healthier, active lifestyles in students.

All Grade 3 - 5 students will be participating in on-ice skating sessions once a week for a seven week block.  Students will be lead through a progression of skills that focus on three fundamental motor skill development areas: agility, balance, and coordination. Emphasis during on-ice sessions will be placed on skill development and participation in activities.  The program aims to provide students with a foundation of ice skating skills while furthering their abilities and involvement in skating and overall fitness. The program is coordinated and taught by Mr. Steven Macdonald, Development Program Coordinator of the BH Skating and hockey program.

Balmoral Hall is excited to introduce the hockey development program. This program will encompass grades 6 - 12 and will be an opt-in fee based program. The intent of the program is to provide a holistic approach to student-athlete development with on-ice sessions being supplemented with classroom, video, as well as individual meetings as needed.
Students will be lead through a progression of skills that focus on developing their ice hockey abilities. Progression of these skills will focus on individual technical skills and tactics. Sessions will be split with Grade 6-8 and grade 9-12 going on alternating weeks.

The program will aim to provide student-athletes with the skills necessary to pursue their endeavors within the sport of hockey.  Classroom sessions will occur during the week in between ice sessions as the schedule allows, specific times and locations will be arranged following registration. They will focus on teaching the game of hockey through discussions around specifics to each position, individuals tactics, game concepts, as well as off-ice topics such as proper physical preparation, nutrition, and mental and emotional development. Video analysis will also be used to augment on-ice
development and facilitate personal reflection. Student-athletes will be provided with a skill evaluation sheet before the Christmas break and following spring break.  This program is an individualized program, therefore space is limited.  The program will be coordinated and instructed by Mr. Steven Macdonald, Development program coordinator of the BH Skating and hockey program.