The SPMHA U11AA Competitive Stream Program (Junior Kings) is designed for players selected to the top-level teams. It is an enhanced development program that includes SPKAC apprenticeship, integrated on-and-off-ice skills training, dedicated goalie coaches, additional coach certification opportunities, and a focus on community leadership.

SPKAC APPRENTICESHIP

• Active working relationship with SPKAC Coaches, Players & Technical Directors
• 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 certified skill providers.
• Target of 60 practices/player skill sessions per season
• 24 games plus tournaments and exhibitions
• 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
• 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).