Pitt Meadows Secondary School District 42

Dear Craig and your wonderful staff at PRM Hockey,

My son Connor Brickwood attended the Junior Hockey Academy in Pitt Meadows for his grade 6 and grade 7 year.  He absolutely loved the program.  My husband and I were most impressed with the attention to detail. The care given to make sure each instruction given was understood and executed correctly. The lesson “what you put into something is what you get out of it” was reinforced over and over.  By the second year I defiantly noticed Connor being able to concentrate and focus a lot better, not just in hockey, but in his school work and home life.  He went from a “C” average kid to “A’s and B’s kid in his grade 7 year. 

Connor most defiantly wanted to continue with the High School Academy in Pitt Meadows.  We had to put a lot of thought into it as we live near 232^nd street and this would be a great commitment not only to Connor but also to us; getting him to school and home. With his marks improving and his ability to focus and understand instruction we decided as a family we would continue with the Pitt Meadows Academy.  I have to say he loves it even more.  Recently we had our first high school parent teacher interviews and I really couldn’t believe the remarks from the teachers.  “Connor chooses seating conducive to learning”.  “Connor is a delight to have in my class”. “Connor has all his assignments handed in on time”. “Connor is receiving an “A”. “Connor’s best asset is his attitude”. I thought they had the wrong kid.  Many wonderful hockey lessons are taught in the Academy and even more importantly many life lessons are taught.  Discipline, respect, giving back, hard work and personal achievement are just to name a few.

We feel we have made the right choice for our son.  There is a definite sense of pride and belonging in Connor.  Thank you RPM for really changing Connor’s outlook on school and life………and of course; hockey too. Sincerely Lorae and Brad Brickwood

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi there I would like to thank all your staff as this is the first year our son Chris Beaubien has been in the academy in Pitt Meadows, although he has been in a couple sessions in the summer to get ready for the tryouts we wish we had put him in the academy in the previous years as he is having a great time and getting allot out it. We feel he is getting good quality teaching that he has not gotten before and learning good techniques that will help him now and in the future Thank you Andy Beaubien

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Matthew is in the Pacific Rim Hockey Academy in Grade 11 at Pitt Meadows secondary School.  He loves the program and we intend to continue with it next year as well.
 
I believe that the Academy is a great program and excellent value.  Matthew's goal is to play hockey at university while pursuing a post-secondary degree.
 
I further believe that the Minor Hockey associations that have students in these programs enjoy the benefits of this tremendous development.  I only wish that more students would take these programs.  I hope that others appreciate the value of having programs such as these in our community.  Michael Carter

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I am the father of 2 High School Academy students.  One is in her third year at the Academy (grade 10) and the other is in her first year at the High School Academy (grade 8) , was in the Elementary Academy last year.  Both girls love the Academy and is the highlight of their High School days.  Their Elementary School friends went off to a different High School, as Pitt Meadows Secondary was not their catchment area.  However, both made new friends and are happy going to Pitt Meadows Secondary.  As for the Academy itself, I have witnessed it first hand and being a longtime player/coach I really can appreciate it.  At the girls regular practices we just don't have time to focus on the little things to make a well rounded complete hockey player.  This is something the Academy has the time to focus on, with their very talented instructors.  I feel very fortunate to be in a location that offers this great opportunity for the kids to become the best players that they can be. Todd Langston 

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To all the Coaches and Staff at Pacific Rim Hockey Academy.
This will be Chris's 3rd year with the Academy and he just loves it. The Academy has taught him respect for himself and others and the camaraderie of being part of a Great Hockey System. The Staff, Coaches and Owners are all extremely professional. All of the young women and men are all treated equally, whether they are a super star or just someone dreaming of being one. Every one at the academy are always the first ones to volunteer to help out at tournaments for the younger kids. It is an extremely healthy environment at the Academy and Pitt Meadows High School. 
Again, if I can ever help out with the Academy please do not hesitate to call 
My Hat is of to everyone, Great Job Thanks You. Luke. 

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Hi Holly, Craig & Co.

My son Ryan Salvesen, has found the hockey Academy to be a very enjoyable experience for him.  As you know, he had never played hockey prior to joining the Academy as it was never financially feasible as well as the time involved.

Having this program offered through the school and during those hrs has make it possible for him to have had this experience.  The cost involved is very little considering the amount of time they get with you and on ice training etc.

Ryan has found it to be a very positive experience and will continue through grade 12.

Thank you for all that you do for our community. Cheers - Kim Salvesen

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Hello,

Our son Joe is in the Grade 8 hockey academy at P.M.S.S. He really enjoys it. The breakdown of certain skills is excellent and as a parent watching his league games, I can see more confidence in his game. neil Sheridan