Intro to Hockey

U5 (2022)

The U5 program aims to introduce players to hockey and support the development of basic hockey skills. Players will also have the opportunity to forge new friendships with teammates each week.

Families can anticipate being on the ice once a week and playing a full season from October to March. Volunteer coaches will support each team and receive four development sessions throughout the season.

To ensure players have a positive introduction to hockey, we recommend that players can skate independently.

COST: $500

Program Summary

U7 (2020-2021)

Players at this age are taking their early strides in the game. Our focus is to ensure this is a positive experience and a place to form friendships and develop hockey skills through fun and fair play.

Players will be placed on teams, play small-area games, and practice twice a week from October to March; games and practices will be on Saturday and Sunday.

COST: $625

PROGRAM SUMMARY

U9 (2018-2019)

The goals and objectives of the St. Albert Minor Hockey U9 Intro to Hockey programming are to:

Teach the basic skills of hockey so players can enjoy the game.
Assist in the development and enhancement of physical literacy and basic motor patterns.
Deliver an appropriate program for the players' size, skill, and age.
Encourage fitness, fair play, and cooperation while having fun while playing the game.

SAMHA U9 players can expect to be grouped with like-skilled players.

Teams will play a small-area game and practice weekly. Most games and practices will be on Saturday and Sunday. Teams will travel regionally to play neighbouring associations.

COST: $725

*increase of $200 on July 8th

PROGRAM SUMMARY

REGISTRATION

NEW to Hockey

Registering for any St. Albert Minor Hockey Association program requires a Hockey Canada Identification Number.

Generate a Hockey Canada Identification Number

Returning Players

You can find your Hockey Canada number in your

Spordle Account (Hockey Canada Registry) account.

Your Hockey information is hosted within Spordle. If you have been registered in hockey before as a player, coach, manager, trainer, and/or official, here is how to find your HOCKEY ID#:

Step 1: Log in to your Spordle account.
Step 2: Click the profile icon in the top right corner.
Step 3: On the left side of the page, select "Members"
Step 4: Select your participant from the icons labelled with player initials.
Step 5: Click "View Profile"
The Hockey Canada ID is located directly below the player's name #(8-14 digits long).

If you are new to hockey, a Birth Certificate or Passport is required to verify the age of the participant.

PLACEMENT REQUEST

SAMHA will do its best to make accommodations for players and their families; however, we are unable to guarantee that we can fulfill all requests.

Please note that the other family must reciprocate the request to be considered.

Placement Request Form

SHIFT FORWARD

Heading into the 2026–27 season, Hockey Canada is launching The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture—a new national education program for coaches and parents/guardians.

Developed through extensive consultation, the program aims to better support participants and drive positive cultural change in the game.

Parents who are new to hockey or have an expired Respect In Sport Certificate are required to take this online course.

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NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Everything you need to know before you hit the ice.