June 12th, 2009
2009 THP TRIATHALON
The THP Triathlon is an awesome event that puts a year's worth of physical activity to the test, and a fun way to cap off the year. Thanks to everyone for all their support and hard work in making the event another huge success.
From everyone at AAD, The Hockey Program, The Lacrosse Program, Sport Rec and BJJ, have a safe and relaxing summer. Always feel free to contact us regarding any interest in AAD programming, Dan Auchenberg at Donnan for grades 3-6, Ryan Marsh at Vimy for grades 7-12.
Jay Boumeester dropped into Vimy the other day to help hand out some hardware. Thanks Jay!
June 12th, 2009
2009 THP TRIATHALON
The AAD 5th Annual Dinner Silent Auction has come and gone, and it was another huge success! A sincere thanks goes out to all of our donors, parents, friends and family for your support with this year's event.
One of our last experiences of the year is upon us, the 2009 THP Triathlon! The event runs from June 15th-19th, and includes students from grade 4 through grade 9 from hockey and sport rec. One of the most important aspects for the triathlon is the support you can give us, and that doesn't necessarily mean volunteering:
1. Gear: Every student-athlete requires, at the minimum: running attire and swimming attire (which can usually be the same thing, except the sneakers of course), inline skates and a helmet. All of these items need to be secure in a single bag, preferably zipped up as all the gear is placed in trucks for transport down to Mill Creek Pool from Donnan School. Loose skates don't work out very well, and we'd like to eliminate any sort of delays for our competitive athletes.
2. I'm praying to the sun-gods, but nothing short of Hurricane Auchenberg will halt the event. Encourage your athlete to dress accordingly.
3. Water is provided at several points on the course, so bottles or camel-backs or buckets are unnecessary.
Thanks!
Kelvin Cech BA
The Hockey Program
Associate Director
780-466-8573 ext. 315
kelvin.cech@epsb.ca
May 29th, 2009
5th ANNUAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION - 1WEEK AWAY!
The AAD Silent Auction and Banquet is one week away! Tickets are still available, though with 7 days to go they won’t be around much longer! Help us support your student-athletes in hockey, lacrosse, sport rec and jiu jitsu!
Your head instructor will have tickets in his or her pockets at all times, grab yours tomorrow afternoon when you pick up your son or daughter from the rink, the field, or from Vimy or Donnan!
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May 22nd, 2009
5th ANNUAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION UPDATES
A couple full tables were sold just yesterday as tickets for the 5th Annual AAD Dinner and Silent Auction continue to get snatched up. More and more donations are rolling in as well and the entire AAD family is gearing up for is looking to be our biggest and best event yet! Just today we received a pair of autographed game-worn Ryan Smyth hockey gloves! Contact your head instructor today to get your tickets!
April 30th, 2009
5th ANNUAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
Everyone at AAD is starting to get very excited for our 5th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction. The Auction happens this year on Friday, June 5th at The Meridian Banquet and Conference Centre in Edmonton. Proceeds from the auction go directly into AAD programs for upgrades in technology, equipment, and increased quality and quantity of your student-athlete’s programming. It’s also always a great night to mingle with AAD staff outside of a school or a rink! Contact your head instructor for tickets and donation information. Check out all the details here, and we’ll see you on the 5th of June!
April 22, 2009
TLP POWER/EDMONTON RUSH SPRING BREAK CAMP
On April 1st and 2nd, the Edmonton Rush and TLP Power held their 1st annual Spring Break Lacrosse Camp. With TLP Power instructors and Edmonton Rush Members featuring Jimmy Quinlan, Andy Secore, Chris McElroy, Ian Hawksbee, Brandon Atherton and Tyler Gibbons; the focus was on having fun and learning the fundamentals key to bringing the athletes lacrosse game to the next level. Athletes were on the floor for both days with some of their favorite Rush players as coaches and were rewarded on effort and improvement at the end of the camp with awards of Rush and all-star jerseys as well as lacrosse equipment. In the end, all of the 84 attendees gained valuable skills from professional lacrosse athletes as well as an autograph or two.
March 27th, 2009
SPRING BREAK UNTIL APRIL 14TH
2009 has been a remarkable year thus far, and the home stretch promises to be exciting and full of challenges for student-athletes at The Hockey Program, TLP Power, Sport Rec and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Thank you to all of our supporters and parents for a winter filled with accomplishments on and off the ice. The staff at AAD is looking forward to longer days, green grass and working hard in the sun!
(This part THP and AADIE only) One of those exciting developments occurs with our varsity team challenges. Click here to see The Hockey Program's Junior and Senior Varsity teams.
March 20th, 2009
OPEN HOUSE SUCCESS
Our Open Houses at Vimy and Donnan were each a great success. Numbers are beginning to fill up quickly, please don’t hesitate to contact any AAD program for further information at any time.
February 13th, 2009
NEW PHOTO GALLERY UP NOW!
As of today, Friday February 13th, 2009, the new AAD photosite is up. Just click on the media section in the navigation bar above to see our new pics. Included are pictures from all sections of AAD, including our facilities, fitness sessions, pictures from sessions on the field, ice and in the gym.
On this new photosite, you can actually purchase the pictures in a variety of sizes or put the picture on a multitude of merchandise. Prices and selections are available on the site. Please note that all prices are listed in US dollars.
Coming soon to the site will be video interviews and coverage of events at Vimy Ridge and Donnan Elementary.
Visit the site often as it will be updated weekly.
OPEN HOUSE
Academic and Athletic Development programs will be represented at Open Houses at Donnan and Vimy. Come and check out the two campuses and meet some of our instructors from The Hockey Program, The Lacrosse Program, Sport Rec and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Vimy Ridge Open House: March 12th, 2009
Donnan Open House: March 19th, 2009
SHADOW DAYS - A FREE DAY IN TLP POWER
Come and participate in a free Shadow Day and get a better idea of the exciting challenges in a day in the life of a TLP Power student-athlete. If your son or daughter is in Grades 7 through 12 and is interested in our program please contact Paul Rai at paul.rai@epsb.ca or 780-465-5461 x185.
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What is TLP POWER?
TLP POWER Lacrosse is a sport alternative program for Grades 7 to 12, operating in partnership with the Edmonton Public School Board. TLP Power has been created to provide a training ground to develop players into Canada’s best and brightest lacrosse players. Student-athletes in the program combine their academic and lacrosse pursuits within the school environment. Student-athletes receive 200 hours of direct lacrosse instruction over the course of the school year.
Our program has been extremely successful in developing strong students and lacrosse players. TLP Power boasts 16 players that have played at National Championships on Team Alberta in either box lacrosse or field lacrosse. Two of our students, Matt Pick and Kirby Zdrill, have used our program to move forward to play at prep schools on the East Coast. Matt at the Hill Academy in Ontario and Kirby at Westminster Prep in Connecticut. Kirby will be attending Yale University in September 2009 combining his academics with his sport of lacrosse. Our program has been extremely successful in developing strong students and lacrosse players.
If you are interested in turning the corner with your academics and your joy of lacrosse, then TLP Power is for you. Please click here to download the TLP POWER brochure. For registration information please visit the apply now section of the website.
"Jimmy Quinlan and Paul Rai have created an inspiring environment for developing the individual and team skill sets a player requires to compete at the highest level. I attribute the appetite my son has to attend The Lacrosse Program at Vimy Ridge Academy to the Character, Heart and Passion for which Jimmy and Paul bring not only to the floor but also the demands they expect for academic achievment. They demand hard work and hold the athletes accountable. With Tracey Kelusky`s NSD program in Calgary and The Lacrosse Program at Vimy Ridge in Edmonton, Alberta`s lacrosse players have two affordable Elite programs to chose from that offer as many future choices as any available in Canada"
Dave Pym - Father of TLP Power Student-Athlete/Assistant Coach – Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League
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Jimmy Quinlan
The TLP Power is very excited to add Jimmy Quinlan as our teacher. Jimmy works with TLP Power students each afternoon on the playing field, teaching the intricacies of the field and box lacrosse game. In the morning Jimmy teaches junior high math. Jimmy is a four year veteran of the National Lacrosse League, the last three with the Edmonton Rush. He brings incredible experience to our program on a daily basis. Jimmy has played Junior A lacrosse in BC and Ontario. His Senior A experience was with the Coquitlam Adanacs in the Western Lacrosse Association. Jimmy is a great lacrosse player whose who has great focus on the floor. Jimmy brings this same focus to the classroom and the field when he works with students in our program. Our students will only develop under his tutelage.
Kirby Zdrill – Westminster Prep School
Kirby Zdrill is currently following his dreams of combining education with athletics at Westminster School in Connecticut. That dream will continue next year as Kirby Zdrill has committed to attend prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Kirby attended The Lacrosse Program in 2005/06 before leaving for Westminster Prep School. Westminster enjoys a reputation as one of the finest college-preparatory schools, and certainly one of the very top small boarding schools, in the country. At Westminster Kirby has been developing his lacrosse skills with their Varsity lacrosse team while being heavily recruited by many top NCAA schools. We are extremely proud of having the privilege of working with Kirby Zdrill ad playing a part in his success. He exemplifies what the TLP Power stands for.
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