We chose to participate in 8U Academy to give our oldest son the opportunity to develop further as a hockey player and teammate before making the transition to 8U Advanced and then again to the 10U Rep program. We were pleased with the experience he had with smaller, more specialized practices and the additional opportunity for a competitive tournament. The opportunity also served as a way for us, as parents, to see if the Rep program may be a good fit for our family. Overall, he had fun, built relationships, and developed as a player. We look forward to our younger boys experiencing the 8U Academy as well.