The U11 competitive stream program is offered to Tier 1 & 2 teams which feature more advanced and experienced players that will be pushing for elite-stream hockey in older age categories. Everything noted in our U11 Community Stream applies with the following enhancements.

SPKAC APPRENTICESHIP

• Active working relationship with SPKAC Coaches, Players & Technical Director
• Players wear SPMHA Junior Kings branded game apparel
• Players will be partnered with older SPKAC "Big King"
• Curriculum support to aid progression of player skills

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

• Integrated & coordinated on & off-ice skills training with qualified skill providers
• Minimum of 60 practices/skill sessions per season
• Increased ratio of full-ice vs shared practices
• Access to expanding inventory of player development tools

GOALTENDER DEVELOPMENT

• Dedicated and certified goalie coaches
• Additional goalie education and resources provided to goalies and goalie coaches
• Minimum of 20 group goalie training sessions
• Partnership with Kurtis Mucha Goalie Consulting
• Seasonal skill progression plan

COACH DEVELOPMENT

• Additional coach certification opportunities.
• SPKAC support for setting seasonal training scope & sequence
• Regular check-ins with SPKAC Technical Director
• Enrollment in SPMHA Coach Mentorship Program

COMMUNITY PRESENCE

• Focus on character building and community leadership
• Team-led volunteer activities that allow players to give back to the community
• Leadership training opportunities through pairing up with younger division teams
• Players are able to take pride in representing Sherwood Park both locally and around the province through legacy team names.  (Arrows, Barons, Archers, Lancers)