The Delta School district has two different Golf Academies.  One program takes places in the North end through Seaquam Secondary and the other  is located in the south end of our school district through Delta Manor Education Centre.  Both programs are lead by Bryce Hamade, our Teacher Coordinator in conjunction with Chris Lutes-  PGA of Canada Coach. The Golf Academies take students of all skill levels and works  with them where they are at.  Every second day students are picked up at lunch by school transportation and driven to either The Delta Golf Course and Northview  or Beach Grove Golf Club where they learn to improve their golf game for two blocks right in the middle of the school day for full course credits!  Please note that the golf programs only have space for 15 students each.

GOLF ACADEMY AT SEAQUAM – Gr. 8  – 12 Males & Females

Coached by PGA of Canada Coaches Chris Lutes and Nate Beauchamp and strength and conditioning coach, Lindsay Manion, this academy meets the needs of golfers from beginner to elite.  The academy includes a 12 month junior membership at Delta Golf Course plus up to 6,000 range balls.  Elite players may be eligible to participate in three tournaments as part of the Academy Team which may include one-on-one coaching preparation. This program is overseen by Teacher Coordinator Bryce Hamade. (2 block program every other afternoon).

GOLF ACADEMY AT BEACH GROVE GOLF CLUB – Gr. 8 –  12 Males & Females

Coached by PGA of Canada Coach Brent Derrheim and strength and conditioning coach, Lindsay Manion, this academy meets the needs of golfers from beginner to elite.  The academy includes a 12 month junior membership plus unlimited range balls during academy sessions.  Elite players may be eligible to participate in three tournaments as part of the Academy Team which may include one-on-one coaching preparation. This program is overseen by Teacher Coordinator Bryce Hamade. (2 block program every other afternoon).

Golf Academy Goals

The golf academy is designed to provide students greater choices in meeting their learning goals and graduation requirements while offering the opportunity to develop and refine their golf related skills. The academy will offer student athletes a high performance golf program that gives them the opportunity to develop their potential and total game including: technique, golf course management, competition, physical fitness, and mental conditioning.

Students in the golf academy will:

• Receive high quality golf instruction by certified CPGA teaching professionals
• Continue to develop their potential and total game skills
• Learn the rules and etiquette of golf
• Receive high quality, golf specific, physical and mental training by certified trainers
• Continue to develop their personal golf and fitness levels
• Learn about sports nutrition and mental preparation for competition
• Network with golf professionals to achieve university scholarships

Academy Locations

Seaquam Secondary
11584 Lyon Road
Delta BC  V4E 2K4
Phone: 604 591-6166
Website: http://se.deltasd.bc.ca/

Facts about the Program

• This academy is open to male and female students in Grades 8 – 12
• The Golf Academy is two blocks, back to back, every other afternoon
• Students receive credit for PE at the appropriate grade and Superfit 10 -12
• Students earn 8 credits per year toward graduation (Grade 10 -12)
• Delta students may attend Seaquam Secondary part-time to participate in the Golf Academy. (Bell schedules are similar at each secondary school in Delta; lunchtime provides time for students to move between schools to attend an academy at another school)
• 2017 – 2018 DMEC Beach Grove monthly golf fee includes transportation from South Delta or Delta Secondary to Beach Grove Golf Club.

Golf Program Options:

1. Basic Skill Development
2. Advanced Skill Development
3. Individualized Elite Program

Assessment

Link to Golf Assessment Rubric

Facilities
Golf – Students will have a membership at Delta Golf Club or Beach Grove Golf Club.
Fitness – Seaquam Secondary (Small Gym and Weight Room) & DMEC (Muscle Memory)

Regular Bell Schedule

The Golf Academy is in 3 and 4.  These blocks occur every other afternoon.

Collaboration Dates for 2017/2018:

Sept 13,  Sept 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 6, Dec 20, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 14, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 9, May 23, June 6.

Collaborative Time  – Teachers only    8:30 – 9:30 am

Equipment and Supplies

Students are supplied with a Golf shirt and jacket.
Students must supply their own golf clubs and shoes.

Transportation

The Delta School District provides bus transportation to and from the golf course and driving range.