St. Albert Raiders
Registration fees
2022 - 2023
FEES
RETURNING TO SAMHA
Players returning to SAMHA/Raiders Hockey Club from another association, please contact our Registrar, Seema King.
TRANSFERRING TO SAMHA
If you have recently moved within the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association draw zone, you must complete the Hockey Alberta Parent Declaration form. Please include registrar@samha.ca on the Parent Declaration form; this ensures we receive notice of your intention to transfer to SAMHA. We will send an email confirming that we have received the required documents and initiate your transfer.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Proof of residency is mandatory. TWO documents with your name and residential address within our boundary zone. For example, drivers license, utility bill etc. If required, additional documentation may be requested.
SAMHA Boundary MAP
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.
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.
There are additional costs to play within some 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 present a budget to parents and provide subsequent updates throughout the season.
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.
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.
Hockey Alberta
Elite Male Hockey Model: Recruitment Areas
Elite Female Hockey Model (U18 AA + U15 AA): Recruitment Areas
'AA' Hockey Model: Recruitment Areas
AA U13 - St. Albert (2)
AA U15 - St. Albert (3)
AA U18 - St. Albert (2)
Visit stalbertraiders.ca
SAMHA teams are supported by volunteer coaches.
If you are interested in becoming involved please review the requirements and application process. HERE
Financial Assistance
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.
The following resources are available to help support families with registration fees.
KidSport So ALL kids can play.
Through a confidential application process, we provide grants to help cover sport registration and equipment costs so that all kids aged 18 and under can play a season of sport. Learn more KidSport Canada
Jumpstart 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
Hockey Canada Assist supporting players return to hockey.
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 supporting all members.
- Financial assistance up to $300 will be available to offset registration fees
- Can be combined with other funding but will not exceed the posted SAMHA regular registration fee
- Requests can only be made for players 4-18 years old
- Must reside in the boundaries of the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association; non-residents to be reviewed case-by-case
- All required documents must be completed and received in full to be considered
- Funding is available for different members of the same family during the same season
- SAMHA requires families to apply for Canadian Tire Jump Start program prior to asking for financial assistance through the SAMHA Cares program
- SAMHA requires families to meet the threshold set by the federal low-income cut off guidelines
How to Apply
Email: admin@samha.ca
All applications must be submitted to SAMHA prior to October 15th.
Applications will take up to four weeks to review.
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.
