Director is Diane Scott. If you have questions about the S.K.A.T.E. program not answered by the information below, please call Diane at 952-944-9013.
What is S.K.A.T.E.?
- Skaters Keep Achieving Through Education™ is an academic achievement program that provides incentives to student athletes who maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the academic period which coincides with the youth hockey season.
Who can participate in S.K.A.T.E.?
- Youth hockey players, up through Junior Gold, who maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average while participating during the hockey season. Players must be registered with an officially sanctioned youth hockey association.
Why participate in S.K.A.T.E.?
- S.K.A.T.E. promotes academic excellence and is fun. Skaters who qualify will receive an Award Certificate and embroidered patches and more.
Program Criteria
- Student Athletes graded on a numeric or letter grade system must have a Grade Point Average of 3.0/B or above. Student Athletes who are graded on a Satisfactory "S" grade system must have an average grade of "S". Special education students may qualify with a letter from their case manager stating they showed above average performance.
- Unless specified otherwise, grades will be utilized from the first semester or the first two quarters of the school year to closely align with the hockey season. All grades received during the designated grading period must be used to determine Grade Point Average. No incomplete grades are allowed during the designated grading period.
- This program is not mandatory for all Student Athletes. Participation is up to the family of each individual skater. Report cards will be utilized to determine Grade Point Average, but S.K.A.T.E. will respect all laws and privileges for privacy. All information will be kept confidential.
