Adam Herold with the 2016-17 SMAAAHL championship trophy. (Submitted photo/Russ Herold)

By Jeff D’Andrea

Adam Herold Legacy Foundation accepting applications for hosting communities

Mar 18, 2021 | 10:35 AM

The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation is looking for places to host their 2021-22 Hockey and Leadership Development Program camps. The foundation is now accepting applications from communities and will select two venues to host weekend development programs.

The Hockey and Leadership Development program provides opportunities to Saskatchewan youth to develop and refine not only their hockey skills, but also their leadership potential. The Foundation provides top trainers for skill development, physical and mental training, coaching development and ongoing support for hockey programs in rural communities.

While hockey skills are an important part of the program, the camps also focus on teaching players about being leaders in their communities and the importance of giving back. All participants are asked to complete volunteer work in their communities as part of the leadership training.

“This year’s camps were a bit different with all of the COVID limitations but we’re glad we were able to still offer a program in these communities,” Adam’s father Russ Herold said in a statement. “One thing we’re noticing is that no matter what part of the province we’re in, the response from communities, parents and kids is that they are really getting a lot from the experience, especially the leadership sessions.

“Adam was a kid from a small town who worked hard to not only be a good hockey player but to also be a good person and to make a difference,” added Russ. “So, we really try to show these kids they too can be leaders in their communities by working hard, being kind and helping others. These are attributes that will stick with them through life, way beyond their time on the ice.”

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The foundation was created to honour Adam Herold, one of 16 people who tragically lost his life in the Humboldt Bus crash on April 6, 2018. Herold was a drafted and signed prospect of the Prince Albert Raiders, and who won the 2016-17 Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League championship with the Regina Pat Canadians.

Communities interested in applying for the camps can visit the Foundation’s website, the Foundation’s Facebook page or contact erin@heroldstrong.ca for more information.

The Foundation held its first camps just months after the Humboldt bus accident. To date, camps have taken place in Balcarres, Gravelbourg, Alameda, Torquay, Preeceville, Radville, Naicam, and Maple Creek.

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