West Coast Hockey Prep Camp

Name

West Coast Hockey Prep Camp

Legal name

West Coast Hockey Prep Camp Inc.

Website

https://prepcamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Hockey Development Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Hockey development camps
• Youth sports training
• Goaltender coaching programs
• Officiating development programs
• Elite hockey instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Alberni

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Registration Fees: Revenue generated from player registration fees for multi-week hockey development programs including High Performance Male, High Performance Female, Goalie Camp, and Officials Development programs.
2. Room and Board: On-site dormitory accommodation and meal plan revenue for overnight campers including Monday-Friday coverage with options for additional nights and weekend stay-overs.
3. Transportation Services: Bus transportation services to/from camp from ferry terminals and airports, providing additional revenue stream for logistics.
4. Merchandise Sales: Pre-order merchandise including apparel sold through the camp's online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

West Coast Hockey Prep Camp operates four one-week elite summer hockey development sessions from mid-July through early August at the Alberni Valley Multiplex in Port Alberni, British Columbia, serving male and female hockey players from U11 through College/Pro levels. Core offerings include the High Performance Hockey Camp (Male), High Performance Hockey Camp (Female), a specialized Goalie Camp led by NHL development coaches, and a Referee Development Camp for officials. Ancillary paid services include on-site dormitory room and board, day-camper lunch program, transportation from ferry and airport hubs, weekend stay-overs, and optional Saturday field trips.

Product overview

West Coast Hockey Prep Camp is a premier summer hockey development organization offering day and immersive overnight experiences on Canada's West Coast in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The camp operates four one-week sessions (July 13-August 7, 2026) serving hockey players from U11 to College/Pro level, plus specialized officiating programs. The core program portfolio includes High Performance Hockey Camps for Male and Female athletes, a specialized Goalie Camp led by NHL development coaches, and a Referee Development Camp for aspiring officials. Overnight accommodations are provided through the Room and Board Program at Alberni Valley Athletic Hall, with add-on services including Transportation, Weekend Stay-over, and Saturday Field Trips. Additional offerings include the Prep Camp Diaries Podcast and specialized prep programs for Team BC provincial team candidates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Performance Hockey Camp: Male Elite male hockey development program for players from U11 to College/Pro level featuring on-ice coaching from NHL veterans, WHL coaches, and NCAA Division I coaches including Barry Smith (7x Stanley Cup winner), Brendan Morrison, and Mike Johnston. Includes strength and conditioning programming, scout exposure, and the option to add room and board, transportation, and weekend stay-overs.
• High Performance Hockey Camp: Female Elite female hockey development program serving 200 top-level female hockey players each year. Features on-ice coaching from PWHL professionals and international coaches, including alumni-turned-coaches like Jenn Gardiner and Nina Jobst-Smith, with strength and conditioning and scout exposure for U11 through College/Pro level athletes.
• Goalie Camp Specialized goaltender development program for U11 through NHL-level goalies, led by Brady Robinson (Philadelphia Flyers Goaltender Development Coach) and Lynden Sammartino (UBC / Victoria Royals Goalie Coach) of The Goalie Group. Provides position-specific technical, positional, and mental game coaching.
• Referee Development Camp (Officiating Program) Hockey officiating development program for officials from U13 to NHL levels, led by former NHL official Brad Lazarowich (1971+ NHL games, 3rd all-time, BC Sport Hall of Fame inductee, BCHL Director of Officiating). Includes officiating skill development, rule knowledge, and networking into CSSHL, BCHL, and beyond.
• Room and Board Program Overnight dormitory accommodation at the Alberni Valley Athletic Hall adjacent to the arena, with three buffet-style meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks and beverages, 24/7 supervision, and options to add additional nights. Designed for overnight campers attending the High Performance, Goalie, or Officials programs.
• Lunch Program Buffet-style lunch add-on for day campers who attend camp activities during the day only and do not stay overnight.
• Transportation Services Coordinated bus and airport transportation including pickup/drop-off at Duke Point Nanaimo Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Cassidy Airport (YCD), covering Sunday arrivals and Friday departures for participants traveling from the mainland or by air.
• Weekend Stay-over Extended accommodation option covering Friday through Monday between camp weeks for multi-week campers, including dormitory accommodation, meals, snacks, supervised activities, and 24/7 supervision.
• Saturday Field Trip Optional off-site excursion to Parksville Beach area (approximately 30 minutes from camp) with planned activities for campers staying two weeks, available for an additional field trip fee.
• Team BC U18 Female POE Provincial Camp Prep Program Customized high-performance preparation camp for athletes invited to the BC Hockey U18 Program of Excellence Provincial Camp, running July 14-18 at West Coast Hockey Prep Camp with world-class coaching and high-performance training.
• Pre-Order Camp Merchandise Pre-order merchandise including apparel and accessories sold through the camp's online merchandise store.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 alumni attended NHL camps for 2023-2024 season
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Scout Zoo InternationalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2016Scout Zoo partnered with West Coast Hockey Prep Camp to provide their recruitment technology platform to camp attendees. Players received 1-year Premium Membership access to Scout Zoo's video and evaluation platform. Mike Penny, Toronto Maple Leafs Director of Pro Scouting, conducted Q&A sessions at camp.
• Best Western BarclayminorOthersOfficial partner hotel offering 'Prep Camp Rate' for families requiring off-site accommodation near Port Alberni.
• Hospitality Inn Port AlberniminorOthersOfficial partner hotel offering 'Prep Camp Rate' for families requiring off-site accommodation near Port Alberni.
• The Goalie GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Goalie Group leads goalie programs at camp. Brady Robinson (Philadelphia Flyers Goalie Development Coach) and Lynden Sammartino (UBC/Victoria Royals Goalie Coach) head goalie instruction for U11 through NHL levels.
• Leslie Global SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeslie Global Sports is associated with camp co-founder Nate Leslie. The company provides skills coaching programs and international coaching networks that support camp programming.
• Patsy's CateringcoreOthersPatsy Wangler leads the catering team providing all meals for overnight campers including breakfast, lunch, dinner buffets plus snacks and beverages. Handles dietary accommodations including allergies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Shattuck-Saint Mary's School: Minnesota-based boarding prep school renowned for elite hockey development with extensive NHL alumni. Comparable as a high-performance hockey development pathway serving youth athletes seeking elite coaching and exposure to scouts, though operates year-round rather than seasonally.
• Northwood School: New York boarding school with renowned hockey program producing NCAA and NHL talent. Comparable as a hockey development pathway for elite youth, though structured as full academic year rather than summer camp.
• Canlan Ice Sports: North America's largest owner-operator of ice sports facilities, hosting hockey camps and tournaments. Comparable as a multi-location hockey facility operator serving youth development, though broader recreational focus.

Others

• Hockey Hall of Fame: Toronto-based hockey heritage and education institution. Not a direct competitor but ecosystem participant that promotes elite hockey development, hosts similar audiences, and benefits from the same alumni/coach networks.

Direct peers

• Ontario Hockey Academy (OHA): Canadian hockey prep school/academy offering elite development programs for youth hockey players. Comparable target market (elite youth seeking exposure and skill development) with similar NCAA/prospect development focus.
• Iginla Hockey School: Elite hockey development camp founded by NHL Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla. Most directly comparable as a celebrity-coach-led summer hockey camp serving elite youth players with NHL pedigree staff and similar coaching-led positioning.
• Pro Ambitions Hockey: North American hockey skills camp operator running summer development programs across multiple U.S. and Canadian locations. Comparable as a multi-city summer hockey training camp serving youth players with on-ice instruction focus.
• Edge Hockey Schools: Multi-location elite hockey training schools across North America. Directly comparable as a hockey-specific development school serving serious youth players seeking elite coaching and skill development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/prepcamp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLouVRAWfutPY1HnjCCYi1KZ-9q_KpKVEh
• Facebookfacebook.com/juniorprepcamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-coast-hockey-prep-camp
• Instagraminstagram.com/prepcamp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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