76 Hockey | Ringette Academy

76 Academy Header Image of the logo overtop a ice rink

MHPSD is proud to offer 76 Hockey | Ringette Academy for grades 4 - 9 students at several schools. This high quality program is open to hockey and ringette players and will blend on ice activities, off ice activities to focus on the entire athlete while maintaining the excellent academic rigor already established in our schools. 

The program is led by Ken Dzikowski. Ken brings years of experience as a classroom teacher, professional and collegiate hockey player and instructor of Find Your Stride Hockey School.

Contact information:

Program Coordinator Ken Dzikowski
ken.dzikowski@sd76.ab.ca - Please allow up to 3 business days for a reply. 

How to Pay Fees

Register for 2025-2026

Where can we access 76 Hockey | Ringette Academy?

GRADES 4 - 6
École Connaught School (city wide transportation)
River Heights School (city wide transportation)
Vincent Massey School

GRADES 4 - 9
Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre

GRADE 7 - 9
Crescent Heights High School (city wide transportation) 

Please contact your child's school to inquire about registration for 76 Hockey | Ringette Academy

Is my child eligible? 

Students in grade 4 - 9 | A range of skill levels can be accommodated in our Hockey | Ringette Academy. If you have questions about your child’s suitability please reach out to our 76 Academy Coordinator Ken Dziskowski.

Please note enrollment in 76 Hockey | Ringette academy is optional for students who wish to participate at the schools listed above. 

What is the cost to register?

A fee of $1550 for 2026-2027 school year. A $200 deposit will be required by May 1, 2026. Six consecutive payments of $175 due: Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb. Families with multiple player enrolment will receive a discounted rate on the initial deposit for each additional player. 

The increased fees is due to rising costs to run the program, such as ice rental, transportation and staffing, resulting in a 15% increase. At $1550 we are able to continue to provide a high quality program that is affordable.

2026 - 2027 Hockey | Ringette Academy Fee
Basic Fee$1550 
 Multiplayer Family Discount
Payment ScheduleSingle PlayerPlayer 2 $50 credit (1300)Player 3+ credit $100 (1250)
Deposit Due May 1.200150100
September225225225
October225225225
November225225225
December225225225
January225225225
February225225225
 
Total$1550$1500$1450

Registration Terms and Conditions

Program Terms and Registration Details:
Once automatic payments begin in the September, they will only be discontinued if and when the student leaves the program.
Fees collected by April 2026 are non-refundable.
Monthly payments will not be reimbursed for players who withdraw early from the Academy.

Deposit
A deposit is due on May 1.
Refunds without cause are available until June 30.
Refunds requested after June 30 will only be granted in cases of moving out of the community, injury, or illness.

Multi-player discounts
If a family member withdraws after September 30, 2026, credits will be honored for the remaining player(s)..
Withdrawal prior to this date will result in a credit adjustment.
Families registering late will qualify for the multi-player discount if eligible.

Registration Includes
A minimum of 36 on-ice sessions
Access to the training facility
Support from Family School Liaison Workers (FSLW)
Multi-sport sessions
Dedicated ringette, hockey, and goalie coaching
Classroom sessions
Guest coaches and speakers

Goalie Registration Includes
Two dedicated on-ice goalie sessions per month: One in-program session with a dedicated goalie coach per month & a dedicated goalie group session on every PD Day.