Absolutely. The focus will shift to accommodate and work with your injury and recovery.

No. You must ensure you plan your timetable and academic plan with the counsellors to allocate the designated period for Global. Global is designed as a full-year program. 

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You will need to meet with a counsellor at the school to determine if that is a viable option. 

Programs are not identical due to things like facilities and other variables. We do the best we can though to create parallel programs that are very close.

Absolutely, and in fact we strongly encourage them to do so.

Elite is a mis-leading concept. The most important ingredients we look for in young student athletes is passion, character and determination. Our team looks at every student on an individual basis to assess if they have foundation to be successful in the program on all levels (sport, academics, leadership). Most of our students do excel and play in the upper echelons of their sport.

Yes, it does. The exception is within Golf whereby students are picked up at the golf course on certain days.

No. We only transport students during the day from facilities to the schools when necessary. This transportation is fully insured.

That is feasible as people’s journey in sport and life change. A meeting would be required with Global leadership to see if this is a feasible option for you and for Global.

This is not feasible as the program is designed within an annual timetable and vision.

No. We are looking for students who are achieving personal bests in the classroom. If you have comments that reflect disruptive in class, work not completed, distracted easily then it will be very difficult to be accepted into the program.

Yes, many of the programs will be full with wait lists. As a result, it is important you take time on your application to ensure you have the best opportunity to be accepted.

No it does not. Good planning in conjunction with the guidance departments ensure a constructive academic plan is created that will meet the needs of the student in their academic pursuits. There are exceptions and if this poses a challenge the counsellors and families work towards a solution.

No, this is not feasible and you must pick one option only.

Absolutely. The focus will shift to accommodate and work with your injury and recovery.

In order to participate in one of our spring programs you must be recruited by one of our STIX Coaches. Once you are provided a registration code you can go on our website and register. If would like to be considered for one of our programs please contact our office and we'll have one of our STIX Coaches contact you.

25% of the base price. This is a non-refundable deposit.

No. Decisions are made on an annual basis and all rosters are re-considered.

Once you commit a 25% deposit to participate in the STIX team program we consider it non-refundable. For all weekly camps and special programming in spring and summer, our cancellation policy (prior to 30 days of the commencement of the program) will involve a full refund less a $75 cancellation fee. If you withdraw within 30 days of commencement of programming no refund will be issued.

Absolutely. The focus will shift to accommodate and work with your injury and recovery.

In order to participate in one of our spring programs you must be recruited by one of our STIX Coaches. Once you are provided a registration code you can go on our website and register. If would like to be considered for one of our programs please contact our office and we'll have one of our STIX Coaches contact you.

25% of the base price. This is a non-refundable deposit.

No. Decisions are made on an annual basis and all rosters are re-considered.

Once you commit a 25% deposit to participate in the STIX team program we consider it non-refundable. For all weekly camps and special programming in spring and summer, our cancellation policy (prior to 30 days of the commencement of the program) will involve a full refund less a $75 cancellation fee. If you withdraw within 30 days of commencement of programming no refund will be issued.

Absolutely. The focus will shift to accommodate and work with your injury and recovery.

In order to participate in one of our spring programs you must be recruited by one of our STIX Coaches. Once you are provided a registration code you can go on our website and register. If would like to be considered for one of our programs please contact our office and we'll have one of our STIX Coaches contact you.

25% of the base price. This is a non-refundable deposit.

No. Decisions are made on an annual basis and all rosters are re-considered.

Once you commit a 25% deposit to participate in the STIX team program we consider it non-refundable. For all weekly camps and special programming in spring and summer, our cancellation policy (prior to 30 days of the commencement of the program) will involve a full refund less a $75 cancellation fee. If you withdraw within 30 days of commencement of programming no refund will be issued.

1. If you are not accepted into a Global or STIX program a full refund is issued immediately.
2. If you are accepted into a program and pay your deposit no refund will be issued and you will be expected to pay the full tuitional amount for the identified program. Hence, ensure you are fully committed to attending the program. If you are withdrawing because of being cut from your sports association a refund is not issued.
3. Specific refund policies pertaining to STIX will be indicated in the STIX FAQ Section.

No. You do have to re-apply to the program every year whether it be Global or STIX. As well, if you’re an out-of-area student (in Global), you will also require continued approval from the school.

You can register for all Global Programming on Line via Credit Card.

We have already broken down fees into payment schedules, but if the payment schedule does not work with you then feel free to contact Admissions, who will be happy to advise you.

Contact Admissions. The contact information for Admissions is found on the Contacts Page.

The registration deadline for the Springbank Sports Academy is March 1st annually. The FSD Sport Academies have an application deadline of March 31st annually.

Our acceptance of student athletes coincides with the schools timelines and procedures. Each school is slightly different but we strive for an April firm commitment.

Yes, both Global Sport Academy and our partner schools jointly approve. There is no appeal in the application acceptance process.

School program deposits are 25% of the base price.

Yes, provided both the school and Global Sport Academy approve your application. This is also dependant on space available at the school. Additionally, schools and Global Sport Academy currently do not provide bussing for out of area students.

Re-registrations with deposit are processed on March 15th (annually). If your re-registration deposit is not received by March 15th your spot will not be guaranteed for the following year.

Global has the full and exclusive right to remove a student from the Global program at anytime during the school year. In this instance, the student will be moved to another option in the designate period block. The school divisions support this policy and a collaborative effort will ensure the successful transition out of Global. Global is a for pay service.

The Bisons Academy is a program designed specifically for the Bisons Athletic Association with the goal of enhancing player growth and development, coach development and parent education. The team program involves the Midget AAA Bisons morning campus at Ron Ebbesen Arena where student-athletes achieve daytime practices, additional training, and development and academic credits within the daily academic timetable. The Bisons Academy works alongside the Airdrie Global 10-12 program in all academic-related experiences.

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No. you can attend a school of your choice; however, the programming is designed to occur within the regular daily academic schedule of Airdrie Public high schools, and full participation in the Bisons programming is expected.

"In-Area" student-athlete means the student is currently attending one of the three Airdrie public high schools.

"Out-of-Area" student-athlete means any student not designate to one of the three Airdrie public high schools.

The "Global" block is delivered during the first block of the day. This includes all CTS-related course work, on-ice practices (in-season) and multi-sport sessions and off-ice training sessions (off-season). The second block of the day is a humanities (English and/or Social Studies) course delivered by a Rocky View School Division teacher at our morning campus.

Student-athletes return to their designate school where they continue with their other academic commitments.

The program includes, and is not limited to: Bisons and Global led practices, off-ice training and off-ice skill integration sessions designed by PEAK Power Development, multi-sport sessions, academic support, coaching and leadership, team and individual video sessions, mental health expertise (Mindful Athletics), mental performance training (Inner Mind), guest speakers, G23 medical access, “Bisons Club” incubator, parent education and development, team mentorship, networking and next step progression plan for players.

Bisons players are responsible for their own transportation to the morning campus and returning home from school at the end of the day. Global assists in coordinating transportation efforts and solutions during the school day in conjunction with the school division and applicable families.

No. The team is evaluated and selected by the Bisons Coaching Staff.

Yes. Global operates programs in multiple school divisions and with multiple associations. Each program is unique and specifically designed based on the individual association needs.