High Performance Program Events

High Performance Program — Upcoming Event Information

Spring Camps

Spring camps typically take place during the first few weekends in May at the RBC Centre in Dartmouth. Players are placed on a team for the weekend and engage in a series of inter-squad games. Camp typically starts midday Friday and ends late Sunday afternoon. The Spring Camp fee is typically around $250.

2026 Spring Camp Dates — RBC Centre, Dartmouth

May 1–3: Girls U14 | Boys U15 | Girls U16
May 8–10: Boys U14 | Boys U16 | Girls U18

Summer Camps

Summer camps take place in early July at St. F.X. University in Antigonish. Players are selected for the summer camp at the conclusion of the spring camps. Players typically stay in residence and are on campus for four days, participating in both on-ice and off-ice sessions.

The program fee for the summer camp is typically around $685, which includes residence, four meals per day, all on- and off-ice sessions (including games and practices), and apparel.

2026 Summer Camp Dates: July 8–19 — St. F.X. University, Antigonish

July 8–12: Boys U16 | Girls U18 (Canada Games Groups)
July 12–15: Girls U14 | Girls U16
July 16–19: Boys U14 | Boys U15

Provincial Team Summer Development Camp

Practices for the final roster of provincial teams at each level.

Aug 15–16: Boys U14 | Boys U15 | Girls U14 | Girls U16

Rivalry Series vs Hockey New Brunswick (Girls U18) — Oulton-Stanish Centre, Halifax

Aug 7-9: Girls U18 vs Hockey New Brunswick

Atlantic Challenge Cup — Moncton, NB

The Atlantic Challenge Cup takes place in Moncton, NB during Thanksgiving weekend, with provincial teams from all four Atlantic provinces coming together for the premier showcase event in Atlantic Canada. A roster of 20 players will be selected at each age division to attend this event. Information can be found at www.atlanticchallengecup.ca.

The 2026 Atlantic Challenge Cup is scheduled for October 9–11. The program fee will be announced shortly, but it is typically in the $515 range.

QMJHL Male U16 Challenge

The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) U16 Challenge features provincial U16 teams from Atlantic Canada competing in the QMJHL Cup showcase event. This event will take place on Thanksgiving weekend.

2027 Canada Winter Games — Quebec City

Boys U16: February 26 – March 6, 2027
Girls U18: March 8–14, 2027