The Barrie Colts and Blyth Academy launch The Barrie Colts Hockey Academy

TORONTO, July 18, 2012 /CNW/ - The Barrie Colts and Blyth Academy together announce the launch of The Barrie Colts Hockey Academy. This one-of-a-kind program provides student athletes with elite athletic training and personalized learning. This partnership also sees the Barrie Colts become the first OHL team to establish its own hockey academy and offer private education to their players.

Barrie Colts Head Coach Dale Hawerchuk will lead the athletic development program. "I'm extremely excited to be part of this innovative program providing student athletes with best-in-class sports training and a flexible schedule that ensures they can perform at both sports and school," said Dale Hawerchuk.

For high performance athletes, The Barrie Colts Hockey Academy provides an unbeatable advantage," said Sam Blyth chair of Blyth Academy. "With athletic training led by the renowned Dale Hawerchuk as well as personalized education there is no better option for student athletes. We are also extremely excited to make Blyth Academy Barrie the official school of the Barrie Colts OHL hockey team".

The Barrie Colts Hockey Academy will open its doors in September 2012 as part of the curriculum at the Blyth Academy Barrie campus. The school accommodates both full-time and part-time students between grades 7 and 12 and is currently accepting applications.

About Blyth Academy

Blyth Academy is one of Canada's largest providers of private education. It owns and operates seven high school campuses in Ontario and operates international accredited programs in 28 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.blytheducation.com.

For further information or to schedule an interview, please contact either:
Andrew Wells
Media Relations Director
Barrie Colts Junior Hockey Club
[phone]
[email protected]

David Ferguson
Academic Director
Blyth Academy Barrie
[phone]
[email protected]

Dale Hawerchuk
Head Coach
Barrie Colts Junior Hockey Club
[phone]
[email protected]