New to Hockey - 2023 - ST. ALBERT MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

New to hockey, start here.

Hockey can give you and your child a lifetime of wonderful moments and fun. Whether it's fighting for a gold medal, skating with neighbourhood friends, or helping out at the rink - we are excited to welcome you!

HOW TO REGISTER

1. To register for any St. Albert Minor Hockey Assocation program, you must have a Hockey Canada Identification Number.

You will receive this number after you complete the” Respect In Sport - Parent Edition (RIS)”

If you have completed Respect In Sport in another sport, you must transfer your certificate to SAMHA. Once this is complete, you will receive a Hockey Canada ID number. Learn more.

RESPECT IN SPORT: The fee for this course is $12.00. This course expires after 4 years. Families that do not have this course will be unable to register online. Please ensure you select St. Albert Minor Hockey Association as your home association.

2. BIRTH CERTIFICATE: A Birth Certificate or Passport is required to verify age.

3. PROOF OF RESIDENCY: A document with your name and residential address within our boundary zone. For example, driver's license, utility bill etc.

You must reside within the St. Albert Minor Hockey Assocation boundary to be eligible to play hockey in the Association. This is a Hockey Alberta requirement. Learn More

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NEW TO HOCKEY PROGRAMS

Learn to Play

The St. Albert Minor Hockey Assocation Learn to Play program is designed for players under the age of 12 who are new to hockey. We aim to introduce hockey to players and their families to support their ongoing participation in the sport. We want to ensure all players have a memorable and fun experience on the ice.

This 10-week program is led by certified instructors and will maintain a ratio of 1 coach for every four players. The program typically runs from November to February.

Players can anticipate being grouped with players of similar age and, each week, will participate in a 45-minute session.

Participants require full hockey gear to participate in this program.

Registration opens on July 4th.

Intro to Hockey

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.

The goals and objectives of the Intro to Hockey (U5, U7 & U9) 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 the aspects of fitness, fair play and cooperation while having fun 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. Learn More

Players will be placed on teams, play small-area games, and practice weekly from October to March, and most games and practices will be on Saturday and Sunday. Learn More

Players will be placed on teams, play small-area games or practice weekly from October to March. Ice times are once a week and on Saturday or Sunday. Learn More

ST. ALBERT MINOR HOCKEY PROGRAMS

Elite Hockey

The St. Albert Raiders Hockey Club provides Elite stream hockey (AA & AAA) for St. Albert Minor Hockey Association players within the defined boundaries of Hockey Alberta. Players in this stream of play are selected by coaches through a tryout process and play for the St. Albert Raiders.

The Vision of the St. Albert Raiders Hockey Club is to be recognized as an elite, progressive and successful hockey club, pre-eminent in Alberta for its successful and competitive teams and for providing a positive hockey experience for all participants.

Community Hockey

Players in the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association Tiered Hockey (STA) program are placed on teams with players of similar skill and ability. STA teams travel throughout the Edmonton area to play approximately 18-20 game season. St. Albert Minor Hockey Association is a member of the Edmonton Federation Hockey League (EFHL) and follows the playing rules outlined by the EFHL.

In addition to this, teams have regular weekly practices. There may be additional costs associated with this stream of hockey.

Recreation Hockey

SAMHA remains committed to offering a Recreational Hockey option through the Edmonton Federation Hockey League (EFHL) for players in U11, U13, U15, and U18. This league provides participants with a less structured program with 1-2 initial meet-and-greet practices and 18 games during the season. The focus is on participation, fun and meeting new people. It is a non-body-checking alternative to the current community hockey stream.

Registration opens on July 4th.