The South Island Serpents are now part of the Cowichan Capitals junior development pathway, creating expanded opportunities for young players throughout Vancouver Island.

The Capital Serpents program will continue to offer high-quality spring and development programming while benefiting from enhanced coaching opportunities, guest instructors, and a stronger connection to the Cowichan Capitals organization.

Program Pathways

Spring Season Information

The 2027 spring season is expected to begin at the end of March and run into early-to-mid June, depending on tournament selection. Teams will be formed across multiple birth years, with the goal of providing strong development, competitive play, and quality coaching throughout the program.

• Teams planned for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 birth years
• Potential 2019/20 development team
• Potential 2020/21/22 development group
• Teams may be classified as AAA or AA depending on tournament strength
• Spring programming based out of Duncan, Fuller Lake, Shawnigan Lake, and Lake Cowichan
• Guest development coaches included throughout the program

What’s Included

• Game jerseys and socks with custom number/name
• Team swag such as hoodies, shirts, shorts, and other apparel
• Practice and development ice time
• Lower Mainland tournament opportunities
• Island-based exhibition games
• Guest development coaches

Summer Camp Information

Capital Serpents summer programming focuses on season preparation, individual and pair skills, passing, tactics, and a strong emphasis on small-area games.

• • U15: 2012 and 2013 birth years
  • U13: 2014 and 2015 birth years
  • U11: 2016 and 2017 birth years
  • U9: 2018 and 2019 birth years

• • U7: 2020, 2021, and select 2022 birth years
  • Sessions held at the Cowichan Community Centre