Okanagan Hockey School has been providing hockey instruction to athletes since 1963. The hockey school is owned and operated by several people who have spent the majority of their lives involved in the game. Combined, the ownership group has played over 50 years of NHL hockey and have coached all the way from minor hockey to the professional levels. Alan Kerr, Dixon Ward, Jeff Finley, Randy Jaycock, and Andy Oakes take pride in inviting you to attend one of our Okanagan Hockey School programs.

Through 47 years of operation, the Okanagan Hockey School has become an International leader in hockey instruction. Players from a total of 27 countries have attended Okanagan Hockey School. As well as attracting players from around the world, Okanagan Hockey School has taken its expertise abroad to numerous countries such as the United States, England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, China, United Arab Emirates, Austria and others.

The Okanagan Hockey School also operates the Okanagan Hockey Academy, which is a year round program based out of Penticton. For further information on the Hockey Academy, please visit www.hockeyacademy.ca or visit the Okanagan Hockey Academy blog by clicking here.

In Canada, the Okanagan Hockey School currently operates four locations, Penticton and Kelowna British Columbia, as well as two NHL partnerships with the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers in Alberta.

The Okanagan Hockey School has programs designed for all levels of players from ages 5-19 years old. From ages 5-16 there are regular and elite programs offered for players and goaltenders. Okanagan Hockey School is one of the largest goaltender schools in the world. In the 15-20 year old age group, Okanagan Hockey School offers a high level junior prep program that encompasses everything needed for young aspiring junior hockey players to progress to higher levels.

The Okanagan Hockey School’s International Development Tournament is a unique program that attracts players from around the world. The tournament runs exclusively in Penticton, British Columbia throughout July and August. Each tournament is categorized by what age group a player will participate in the following season. An example would be a second year bantam this year would be in the midget tournament. This allows players the best opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season. The program allows players to develop individual skills through practices, hockey specific off-ice workouts at the Okanagan Hockey School’s own performance center, DVD lectures, the skill center and games. This program can be registered by team or by individual.