Registration
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.
Tiered Hockey stream places players with players of similar skill and ability on one team. Teams typically have weekly practices and play 18-22 games per season.
The Recreation Hockey program provides participants a less structured program.The focus of this program is on participation, fun and meeting new people.
FEMALE HOCKEY
The Female hockey program welcomes players to all female teams. The program places players of similar skill and ability onto one team. Teams typically have weekly practices and play 18-22 games per season.
LEARN TO PLAY
The SAMHA Learn to Play program is designed for players age 4 -12 and who are new to hockey. Our goal is to introduce hockey to players and their families to support their ongoing participation in the sport.
JR C COMETS
Junior C Hockey is open to players 20 years of age. The Junior C Comets play in the Noralta Junior Hockey League. Players pay a combination of a tryout fee, registration fees, and team fees to play.
Registration FAQ
- Go to My Registration History.
- Click Print Receipt (below your most recent registration.)
- Click Open on the pop up that appears at the bottom of your screen.
Your HCR# will be displayed on your registration receipt.
If you are new to hockey, you must take the ” Respect In Sport - Parent Edition (RIS)” online course and provide a copy of your player's birth certificate to register.
RESPECT IN SPORT: The fee for this course is $12.00 and it takes about an hour to complete. 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. If you have completed Respect In Sport in another sport, you can transfer your certificate to SAMHA. Learn more.
Once you complete your Respect in Sport, you can link your PLAYER to your RIS account from their website. This will auto generate them an HCR# (Hockey Canada Registry#). This is a unique identifying player number that will stay with them throughout their hockey career.
Yes, fees can be paid by installments. You will be prompted in TeamSnap at the time of registration. Please ensure you select the correct option by TURNING ON installment payments before checking out.
All fees must be paid by October 15th.
(A) SAMHA must receive formal written notice; an online application for refund form must be completed. A minimum administration fee of $75 will be deducted from all refunds.
- Refunds made before participation in tryouts/evaluations will be 100% of registration fees, less the administration fee.
- Refunds made after players participate in tryouts/evaluations will be 75% of paid registration fees, less the administration fee.
- Refunds made after team selection will be 50% of registration fees, less the administration fee.
- Refunds made after November 1 will be 25% of fees, less the administration fee.
- SARHC players will receive a 100% refund of registration fees, less the administration fee, should they secure a place on a team outside of SAMHA/SARHC prior to the start of the season.
- Tryout and ID Camp fees are non-refundable.
(B) No refunds will be issued after January 10.
(C) Players suspended for disciplinary reasons shall be ineligible for a refund of fees.
SAMHA does not have any mandatory fundraising requirements, however each team may engage in fundraising events and activities throughout the season.
There are no additional costs to play Recreation Hockey.
There are additional costs to play within other streams of hockey. Community(Tiered), Elite and Female hockey teams may engage in additional activities such as tournaments, extra practices, apparel, etc..
At the start of the season each team is required to propose a budget to parents and conduct a vote to ensure the additional expenses are supported by the majority of families.
Before you are able to register, you will need to fill out a Hockey Alberta Parent Declaration Form: Parent Declaration Form | Hockey Alberta. Please use the email registrar@samha.ca when prompted to add the Minor Hockey Association email that you are registering with.
You will be required to upload two documents to your Parent Declaration to prove residency in the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association boundaries. Examples of residency documents can be a utility bill, driver’s license, mortgage/rental agreement etc.
SAMHA can transfer your registration to another program.
There is a $25 transfer fee.
Minor hockey costs are growing every year and it is important for all families to feel comfortable coming forward if they need help. SAMHA wants everyone to have the opportunity to participate in minor hockey. If financial circumstances become a barrier for a child’s involvement, SAMHA is committed to providing support to families.
Resources are available to help support families with registration fees. More information can be found in our Financial Assistance section.
Registration for the 2022-2023 fall/winter hockey season is now open.
Regular registration rates are in place until July 8th.
After July 8th all rates increase by $200.
*Players new to hockey qualify for the regular registration rate until September 15th.
SAMHA has multiple programs that have varying degrees of commitment. You can visit our Program page for more details.
St. Albert Minor Hockey Association provides Minor Hockey programs for families residing within the boundaries. All registrants must provide proof of residency to register in a St. Albert Minor Hockey Association program or Raiders Hockey Club program.
Exceptions to this are the Learn to Play program and Recreation Hockey.
This varies based on the stream of hockey you choose for your participant, and their age category.
Learn more about SAMHA PROGRAMS.
Evaluations run from the end of August to the beginning of October.
Typically evaluations are not on Labour Day weekend or the first full week of school.
EVALUATON SCHEDULE: Evaluations - St. Albert Minor Hockey Association (samha.ca)
More information on your specific timed skate will be coming by August 21st. Evaluation times are dependent on the results of the timed skate and therefore will not arrive until AFTER your timed skate.
Tiered Hockey / Female Hockey and Recreation Hockey
To ensure players have a positive introduction to hockey we recommend that players can skate independently.
Learn to Play
Welcomes new to hockey players, we recommend that players have some experience skating.
SAMHA teams are supported by volunteer coaches.
If you are interested in becoming involved please review the requirements and application process. HERE
Registration fees
SAMHA REGISTRATION FEES 2022-2023
RAIDERS HOCKEY CLUB REGISTRATION FEES 2022-2023
OTHER SAMHA PROGRAMS 2022-2023
SAMHA FEES 2022-2023
Each season the Board of Directors approves an Operating Budget for SAMHA. Registration fees are set based on the Association's projected income and expenses. The above chart illustrates where your registration fees go each season.
This season the SAMHA Board of Directors agreed to raise registration to ensure SAMHA remained in a financially responsible position. Some of the agreed changes were:
- Include EFHL League Fees in registration costs
- Increased allowance of funds for player evaluations
- Cost of the Team Snap transaction fee (0.79 per/transaction + 2.79%)
- Increased allowance for player photos
- Increased ice costs
If you have any further questions about your fees please contact us, executivedirector@samha.ca or treasurer@samha.ca.
Financial Assistance - NEW PROCESS 2023-2024
Minor hockey costs are growing every year and it is important for all families to feel comfortable coming forward if they need help. SAMHA wants everyone to have the opportunity to participate in minor hockey. If financial circumstances become a barrier for a child’s involvement, SAMHA is committed to providing support to families. Financial Assistance is available through the organizations listed below the step by step.
OPTION 1: Pay in Full.
You may pay your registration fees in full and then apply for the funding sources below. When funding is received, SAMHA will issue you a refund for the amount received. If paying your registration fees in full is not an option for your family, you may follow the steps in option 2 for a reduced initial payment.
OPTION 2: $200 Deposit.
Prior to commencing, please review the links below for information on available funding sources. Be sure to check by clicking into the links provided what the income threshold requirements are for applying for funding.
1. Use the regular registration link found in the registration portal. Upon check out, you will be asked if you will be applying for subsidy funding. Choose this option for a $200 subsidy payment. Complete your registration and pay your $200 per participant.
You have now initiated the 14 day window to apply for funding.
2. Apply for subsidy funding. You may use your registration confirmation as proof of registration (a screen cap will usually suffice). If the funding organization states you require further proof of sport registration after your initial application, email admin@samha.ca.
3. Fill the subsidy funding Jotform within 14 days. https://form.jotform.com/230474546401249. This will require you to upload a screen capture of your proof of funding application. This is simply the confirmation email provided to you by the funding institution stating that you have applied. Failure to complete the jotform within 14 days of your registration will precipitate an automatic refund of your deposit and your registration will be void.
4. Once you have received word from the funding organization on a successful application, please forward this confirmation to admin@samha.ca so that it can be tracked and followed.
The remainder of your registration balance will show in your account as owing. Any subsidies awarded will be sent to the SAMHA office and be applied to your registration automatically. If you are not eligible for 100% funding, you can work with the SAMHA admin during this time to sort out a payment plan for the remainder (should there be a balance).
If all fees are not received by October 15th, your player may be removed from their roster.
The following resources are available to help support families with registration fees.
So ALL kids can play.
Approved applicants within Oil Country will have their full registration fees covered and have access to no-cost equipment from Sport Central. Learn more KidSport Canada
Removing Financial Barriers
Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. We're committed to helping all families access a range of activities, from boxing to bowling and skating to skiing, and more. Learn more Jump Start
The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund is a $1 million fund that has been created to provide help to Canadians experiencing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19. The Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association, helping young Canadians get back on the ice in their communities.
Learn more HOCKEY CANADA ASSIST
SAMHA CARES FUND
The intent of the SAMHA Cares Benevolent fund is to support St Albert resident families who may be experiencing financial hardship. The fund can offer up to $300 in financial assistance to offset registration or team fees on a case-by-case basis.
This funding can be combined with other funding sources but will not exceed the posted SAMHA regular registration fees. Requests can only be made for players 4 to 18 years old, and funding is available for different members of the same family during the same season. Players must reside in the boundaries of St. Albert Minor Hockey Association; non-residents to be reviewed case-by-case.
You must be registered to play for the 2023-2024 season and have your payment schedule in good standing. All required documents must be completed and received in full to be considered. SAMHA reserves the right to ask for further supporting information when required.
SAMHA requires families to have applied for low-income subsidy with Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Kidsport, or Hockey Canada Assist prior to asking for financial assistance through the SAMHA Cares program. You will be required to upload proof of application status in the application.
SAMHA requires families to meet the threshold set by the federal low-income cut off guidelines.
How to Apply:
https://form.jotform.com/230454657237257
All applications must be submitted to SAMHA prior to October 1st.
Applications will take up to six weeks to review.
If you require further information, not provided above please email admin@samha.ca
refunds
SAMHA Policy 2.1.4 Refund of Fees
(A) SAMHA must receive formal written notice; an online application for refund form must be completed. A minimum administration fee of $75 will be deducted from all refunds.
- Refunds made before participation in tryouts/evaluations will be 100% of registration fees, less the administration fee.
- Refunds made after players participate in tryouts/evaluations will be 75% of paid registration fees, less the administration fee.
- Refunds made after team selection will be 50% of registration fees, less the administration fee.
- Refunds made after November 1 will be 25% of fees, less the administration fee.
- SARHC players will receive a 100% refund of registration fees, less the administration fee, should they secure a place on a team outside of SAMHA/SARHC prior to the start of the season.
- Tryout and ID Camp fees are non-refundable.
(B) No refunds will be issued after January 10.
(C) Players suspended for disciplinary reasons shall be ineligible for a refund of fees.
Boundary
DEFINED BY HOCKEY ALBERTA
St. Albert Minor Hockey Association provides Minor Hockey programs for families residing within the boundaries. All registrants must provide proof of residency to register in a St. Albert Minor Hockey Association program or Raiders Hockey Club program.
Boundary Map:
