Sport-études
A Sport-Études program is an obvious choice for high school aged student-athletes who are recognized by a federation and who strive for excellence in a particular sport. For a brief explanation of the program, click HERE for English, et ICI pour Français!
Who? Only secondary school students, recognized by their sports federation, may enroll in a Sport-Études program subject to the admission requirements set by the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB).
Why? Student athlete is able to combine his education and his sport and have a better quality of life.
How? By enrolling in such a program, the student-athlete must expect that the pace required for learning will be faster than in regular programs because the amount of time spent in the classroom is lower. The student-athlete will have to work independently and seriously if he/she wants to succeed.
Links to further information
Sport-Études Information Video click HERE
Sport-Études depliant #1 click HERE
Sport-Études depliant #2 click HERE
For more information, watch this video by The Sports-etudes Coordinator, Chris Lemay, click HERE
For our 2024-2025 application form, please click HERE
For the differences between our three hockey programs, click HERE for English, and ICI pour Français!
For the 2023 - 2024 Tournament Schedule, click HERE
Eligibility
As of the 2018-2019 school year, the Sport-études program is designed for high performing athletes who are able to succeed with a regular academic course load presented in a shortened period of time. The Sport-études program allows students to combine high-level participation in a sport and a focus on academics, facilitating the achievement of excellence in both areas. This high-level program is recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement Supérieur (MEES) and is administered in conjunction with provincial sports federations. The Sport Federations involved have concluded protocols with the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board and Laval Junior Academy, local clubs and associations, and Le Ministère de l'Éducation et Enseignement Supérieur (MEES). Entrance criteria and practice requirements are set by the individual federations.
To be eligible for the LJA Sport-études program, athletes must be connected with one of the recognized Sports Federations. Further information on the Provincial Sport-études program can be found at the MEES website.
The primary requirements for admission and retention in the LJA The Sport-études program are:
- The student must be classified by a sports federation as an espoir, relève, excellence or élite athlete;
- The student must be eligible to attend a public English School in the province of Quebec;
- The student-athletes are subject to the same evaluation processes as all other students (ie. LJA Standards and Procedures, School Board Examinations, etc.)
- The student-athletes must maintain the program’s academic and behavior standards and expectations.
Elite sports that are offered and will soon have ministry recognition: Cheerleading, Horseback riding, Track and Field, Rock Climbing, Weight Lifting
Future sports partners that will be offered very soon: Golf, Swimming, and Speed Skating
Baseball
Federation : Baseball Québec
Escadron Baseball
Baseball Escadron Website click HERE
| Contact Person : | Remi Bertrand |
| Contact Email : | info@escadron.com |
| Cost : | $2,200 (8 payments from July to February) |
| Level Required : | Girls & boys who played baseball during the 2021 season |
| Tryout Dates : | TBD (please contact Remi Bertrand) |
| Schedule : | Monday to Friday, 14h30 - 16h30 |
| Training Location : |
Outside : baseball fields, centre de la Nature Inside : Georges-Vanier High School / Val des Arbres Complex |
Basketball
Federation : Escadron basketball
Check out a video for our Basketball program HERE
Check out highlights from our 1st Annual LJA Basketball Jamboree (2024) HERE
Basketball evaluations for the 2024-2025 school year will be taking place on March 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Some videos :
Madness 2023 : Click HERE
Training : Click HERE
Escadron Madness 2023 : Click HERE
1st Annual Laval Academy Jamboree : Click HERE
For more video content, please visit the Escadron's Facebook page. More updated content will be found. Click HERE
Please click on this link for information and to register.
| Contact Person : |
Junior Lomomba |
| Contact Email : | |
| Website : | https://escadron.com/sport/basketball/ |
| Try Outs : | TBD (please contact Junior) |
| Training Location : | Decathlon Laval |
Diving
Federation : Plongeon l'Envol
| Contact Person : | Samuel Parent |
| Contact email : | |
| Training Location : | Complexe Aquatique St-Eustache |
Figure Skating
Federation : Patinage Québec
Patinage Laval
| Contact Person : | Samuel Morais |
| Website : | https://patinage.qc.ca/sport-etudes/ |
| Cost : | $2,500 per skater |
| Level Required : | Obstain a minimum technical score in competition in an official category (no limit up to senior). The minimum score is decided by Patinage Québec |
| Tryout Dates : | Assessments will be made according to the availability of the athlete and their coach from November 2020 until June 2020. |
| Training Location : |
Place Bell (Laval) - 1950 rue de Gagné, Laval, H7N 5H9 |
Figure Skating Lames d'Argent
| Contact Person : | Manon Boisvert |
| Contact Email : | mstmichel@videotron.ca |
| Website : | https://leslamesdargent.org/wp/ |
| Cost : | $2,700 |
| Package Includes : |
2 hours per day of ice time 4 hours per week with a counselo, group psychologist, and nutritionist.
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| Why sign up for our program? |
For several years now, Patinage Québec has been aware of the importance of the Apprentice-Athletes, Sport-études and Alliance Sport-études programs in the development of figure skating athletes. Indeed, these programs have allowed athletes to get a head start on athletes in other provinces where these programs do not exist. Athletes have the privilege of training at reasonable times while studying. The Apprentice-Athlete, Sport-études and Alliance Sport-études programs are not compulsory for figure skating athletes. On the other hand, they greatly facilitate the reconciliation of their sports and academic goals while promoting their entry into quality programs. Student-athletes thus maximize their chance to achieve their goals while ensuring them a balanced life. |
École Excellence Rosemère
| Contact Person : | Yvan Desjardins |
| Contact Email : | yvandesjardins@videotron.ca |
| Training Location : | Aréna Rosemère |
Gymnastics
Federation : Gymnastique Québec
Laval Excellence
| Contact Person : | Ryan McPhail |
| Contact Email : | info@lavalexcellence@hotmail.ca |
| Website : | http://www.lavalexcellence.ca/accueil.aspx |
| Training Location : | Centre Val des Arbres - 1555 boul Saint-Martin Est, Laval |
Hockey
Federation : Hockey Québec
We are excited to announce that Laval Junior Academy & Laval Senior Academy will be hosting an open hockey evaluation on Tuesday, April 23rd, for all students interested in playing for one of our teams!
Our M18D1r and M15D2 teams participate in the provincial RSEQ hockey league, offering an elite environment that allows for significant time dedicated to improvement and development. With over 100 hours of practice (3 to 4 sessions per week), supplemented by off-ice training and a full hockey season, students are immersed in a program designed to enhance their skills while maintaining academic excellence. Furthermore, our Sport-études program, regulated by the Ministry of Education, ensures a balanced approach to both athletic and academic pursuits. Our M14D3 hockey team will benefit from the same environment.
For the April 23, 2024 Hockey Evaluation for 2024-2024, click HERE
Escadron Development Hockey Program (this is the local hockey program)
The primary requirements for admission and retention in the LJA Spot-études program are :
- The student must be classified by a sports federation as an espoir, relève excellence, or élite athlete
- The student must be eligible to attend a public English School in the province of Quebec
- The student-athletes are subject to the same evaluation processes as all other students (i.e. LJA Standards and Procedures, School Board Examinations, etc.)
- The student-athletes must maintain the program's academic and behaviour standards and expectations.
The Escadron group has a distinguished reputation among student athletes for numerous sports in the province of Quebec. They display a strong passion for hockey and prioritize achievable goals based on the individual progression. The experience and expertise of the coaching staff allows them to focus on the motivation of each player, listening strategies, developing and mastering training techniques on and off the ice.
The local Escadron hockey skills development is an elite program where academic and athletic prerequisites must be in high standards. They offer high performing players the opportunity to focus on their overall hockey development while maintaining a high academic standard.
To follow team activities see QR code
To register : click HERE
| Contact Person : | Hockey director : Elio Dimeo |
| Contact Email : | edimeo@swlauriersb.qc.ca |
| Cost : | $3495 |
| Level : | Double Letter Player |
| Tryout Dates : | January 16th 2024, Place Bell |
| Training Location : | Place Bell, Laval |
Hockey Laval
| Contact Person : | Martine Deschamps |
| Contact Email : | mdeschampls@hockeylaval.com |
| Website : | https://www.hockeylaval.com |
| Cost : | TBD |
| Level : | U 13, U 15& U 17 AAA Relève, Espoir, and Majeur |
| Tryout Dates : | August |
| Training Location : | Guimond Arena |
Montreal Rousseau
| Contact Person : | Jean Pierre Trudeau |
| Website : | https://rousseauroyal.liguemidgetaaa.ca/fr/index.html |
| Cost : | TBD |
| Level : | Midget AAA |
| Tryout Dates : | August |
| Training Location : | Arena Fleury ou Normandin |
Hockey Féminin
| Contact Person : | Dany Brunet |
| Contact Email : | dany_vise_lexcellence@hotmail.com |
| Website : | http://www.hockeyfemininlaval.com/fr/index.html |
| Cost : | $2700 |
| Level : | AA / AAA |
| Tryout Dates : | August |
| Training Location : | Guimond Arena |
Horse Back Riding
Federation : Équitation Québec
Centre Équestre des Mille-Iles
| Contact Person : | Josée L'Abbée |
| Contact Email : | josee@cemicheval.com |
| Website : | https://cemicheval.com |
| Training Location | CEMI - 646 boul Des Mille-Îles, Laval, H7J 1E4 |
Ringuette
Federation : Ringuette Québec
Académie de Ringuette
| Contact Person : | Chantal Aubry |
| Contact Email : | cdearmm@gmail.com |
| Website : | https://www.academiederinguette.com/ |
Rock Climbing
Federation : Escalade Québec
Le Crux
| Contact Person : | Patrick Labelle |
| Website : | https://www.lecrux.com |
| Cost : | TBD |
| Level Required : | Obtained technical scores issued by Le Crux |
| Training Location : | Le Crux - 95 boul des Entreprises #A, Boisbriand, J7G 2T1 |
Soccer
Federation : Soccer Québec
for a video about our Sport-études Soccer programs, click HERE
Soccer Laval ARS
| Contact Person : | Aundreas Antoine |
| Contact Email : | aundreas@soccer-laval.qc.ca |
| Website : | https://soccer-laval.qc.ca |
| Cost : | $2,100 |
| Tryout Dates : | January - February |
| Training Location : | Complexe Bois de Boulogne |
Taekwondo
Federation : Taekwondo Québec
Kick Fit Taekwondo
| Contact Person : | Pasqualino Galucci |
| Contact Email : | info@kickfitlab.com |
| Website : | https://kickfitlab.com/ |
| Cost : | $1,700 |
| Level Necessary : | Yellow Belt |
| Tryout Dates : | December or January (depends on Public Health Requirements) |
| Training Location : | KickFit - 1121 Lesage, Laval |
Tennis
Federation :
Tennis Haute Performance
| Contact Person : | Sebastian Scutaru |
| Contact Email : | sscutaru@ca-multisports.com |
| Training Location : | Carrefour Multi Sports |
Track and Field
Federation : Athletisme Québec
Athletisme Dynamique
| Contact Person : | Lyne Carry |
| Contact Email : | lcarry@videotron.ca |
| Website : | http://www.athletismelaval.qc.ca/ |
| Cost : | $1,800 (September to May + summer competitions) |
| Training Location : | Odysee des jeunes et Claude Robillard |
