Sports Academies

Stelly's is the only high school climbing facility of its kind in North America.

Parkland provides Judo, Ice Hockey, Sailing and Outdoor Education

Judo Academy

• Only academy of its kind in western Canada
• Build physical strength, endurance and flexibility
• Form close bonds and relationships beyond the Judo mats
• Receive 4 Judo credits and 4 PE credits each year of participation
• Taught in the last block of the day. No need to go back to class sweaty!

Sailing Academy

• Develop sailing knowledge and skills while earning credit toward graduation
• On the water training and experience outside the regular school day at the Sidney-North Saanich Yacht Club
• Offered in the fall (semester 1) and spring (semester 2) annually
• No pre-requisite courses needed
• Participate in the Lower Vancouver Island Sailing League and compete against other schools

Ice Hockey Academy

• On and office ice hockey skill development
• 3 ice sessions and 2 dryland training sessions per week
• Professional instructors
• Receive 4 hockey skills credits and 4 PE credits each year of participation
• All skill levels welcome

Outdoor Education

• 4 day Sayward Lakes Canoe trip offered semester 1 or 2
• 6 day Nitinat/West Coast Trail trip offered semester 2
• Become proficient in numerous performance oriented activities 
• Wilderness safety, canoeing/portaging 
• Hiking and camping in a wilderness setting

Golf Academy

• Golf class/practice is held at Highland Pacific Golf Course 
• School bus transportation from Claremont
• Designed to assist young golfers by providing innovative instruction from CPGA professionals
• Course fee includes transportation, clothing, equipment, course usage fee and PGA teaching professional
• Available Semester 2 (Feb - June) in block 4 annually
• CSI Golf Academy

Swimming Academy

• Afternoon pool and weight training at Saanich Commonwealth Pool 
• Operated in partnership with Island Swimming
• Receive 4 PHE credits and 4 elective credits (Science of Sport and Training or Strength and Conditioning)
• Provides an opportunity to excel in academics and athletics 
• Must be enrolled for a full school year

Rowing Academy

• Daily training at Elk Lake, current home of the Canadian National Rowing Team.
• Mix of on water, dryland and cross-training activities
• Compete in all local school and club regattas 
• Expand your knowledge of sport science, fitness, nutrition strength training and time-management
• Must be enrolled for a full school year

Lacrosse Academy

• Considered one of the elite high school lacrosse academy programs in North America
• Superior on-field coaching and a wealth of competitive opportunities
• Must be enrolled for a full school year
• Receive 4 PHE credits and 4 elective credits (Science of Sport and Training or Strength and Conditioning)
• Amazing list of alumni in professional and NCAA lacrosse programs