ST. ALBERT MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
REGISTRATION
2024 - 2025
Registration
St. Albert Minor Hockey Association administers St. Albert Raiders player registrations. Players and coaches in the St. Albert Raiders are members of the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association. Players who reside within the boundaries of the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association and participate in fall tryouts for the Raiders program are required to register.
new 2024!
STEP 1
Register for the program. All resident players are required to register through St. Albert Minor Hockey. The registration fee will automatically cover the Raiders Program Fee if your player is chosen for a Raiders team. Further details can be found below. Registration rates increase by $200 after July 8th.
STEP 2
All players intending to try out for competitive stream hockey (AAA and AA Raiders) are required to purchase a tryout pass. This fee is non-refundable, and the rate increased by $100 after July 8th.
Non-Resident Registration
Non-resident registrants do not reside within the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association boundary but do live within the Hockey Alberta Draw Zone/Recruitment Area. Boundaries differ for male, female, AAA and AA programs. Learn more. Non-resident players are required to purchase a tryout pass,
2024 PROGRAM FEES
TRYOUT FEE ​
All Resident players who want to try out for the St. Albert Raiders program must purchase a Tryout Pass ($250). This is a non-refundable tryout fee. The fee increases by $100 after July 8th.
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RAIDERS PROGRAM FEE ​
Each season, the Association establishes general registration rates commensurate with the program's operation in all divisions and levels of play. Players who are selected for a Raiders team will pay a Raiders Program Fee. The St. Albert Raiders Program Fee pays for the cost of jerseys, socks, game equipment, player development, insurance, league fees, and program administration. If the Association registration fee is not fully utilized, it is returned to the team at the end of the season.
If you have any further questions about the Raiders Program Fee, please contact Jane Sedo, Executive Director or Mike Poelzer, Treasurer.
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TEAM FEES
The individual team expenses are managed closely by the Raiders Program Administrator and the Team Manager. These expenses may include and are not limited to:
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Game ice / Practice ice
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Referee fees for league play and playoffs
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Time Keepers
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Trainers and supplies
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Practice jerseys
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Travel – bus, flights, hotel
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Meal allowance for league games and tournaments
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Coaches honorariums
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Coaching supplies
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Player and Coach apparel
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Game review software
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Additional player, goalie, and off-ice development programs
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SUMMARY
Division | Raiders Program Fee | Maximum Team Fee | Maximum Total Cost |
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U13 AA | $975 | $2,500 | $3,495 |
U13 AA (F) | $975 | $2,700 | $3,695 |
U13 AAA | $975 | $3,000 | $3,995 |
U15 AA | $975 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U15 AA (F) | $975 | $4,000 | $4,995 |
U15 AAA | $975 | $8,500 | $9,495 |
U16 AA | $995 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U17 AAA | $995 | $7,500 | $8,495 |
U18 AA | $995 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U18 AA (F) | $995 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U18 AAA | $995 | $9,000 | $9,995 |
U18 AAA (F) | $995 | $10,000 | $10,995 |
Total will increase after July 8th.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Minor hockey costs are growing every year, and it is important for all families to have access to resources that can help support their involvement in hockey. Financial assistance is available through various agencies.
MOVING TO ST. ALBERT
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. We will send an email confirming that we have received the required documents and initiate your transfer.
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Additionally, all players must complete the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association Player Movement form and submit the required documents.
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BOUNDARY
St. Albert Minor Hockey Association provides Minor Hockey programs for families residing within the boundaries established by Hockey Alberta. All registrants must provide proof of residency to register in all St. Albert Minor Hockey Association programs.
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REFUND POLICY - NEW 2024
Association POLICY 2.1.4 REFUND OF FEES
REFUND
An online refund request form must be completed to initiate the refund process.
U11 & ABOVE
Any player who withdraws before the evaluation or tryout process will receive a full refund of the registration fees paid, less the refund administration fee.
No refund will be issued to players who withdraw after the tryout or evaluation process starts in the selected division.
U9 & BELOW
Any player who withdraws prior to September 1st will receive a full refund of registration fees paid, less the Refund Administration fee.
Refund requests after September 1st will be prorated:
Up to October 15th - Refund is 75% refund of registration fees paid.
October 16th - November 30th - Refund is 50% refund of registration fees paid.
No refunds after December 1st.
SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES
AAA and AA players will receive a 100% refund of registration fees, less the Refund Administration Fee, should they secure a place on another AAA or AA team with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned program.
Camp Fees and Tryout Fees are non-refundable.
The Association Finance Committee reserves the right to review and issue refunds based on individual withdrawal request for health-related circumstances, relocation etc. Members must complete application form to notify the Finance Committee. No refunds will be issued after December 1st.
Players who withdraw once teams are formed and budgets approved will still be responsible for the team expenses that are fixed costs up to the date of withdrawal.