U7 Discovery 

The Discovery Program focuses on developing basic skating, movement, and comfort on the ice while wearing full hockey equipment. 

Eligibility:
Players born in 2022 for the 2026–2027 season. 

Program Highlights: 

• Learn-to-play hockey program 

• Non-competitive with no scheduled games 

• 18 one-hour skill development sessions (October–March) 

• Focus on skating, movement, and fun skill-based activities 

• Full hockey equipment required . Full Hockey Equipment required  

• Fall Festival and Winter Jamboree included (dates TBD) 

• Ice times and locations TBD (traditionally Saturdays or Sundays – families choose one day for the season) 

U7 Junior Timbits 

An introduction to hockey focused on skating, puck handling, and basic hockey skills through practices only. 

Eligibility: Players born in 2021 for the 2026–2027 season. 

• No previous Discovery experience required  

• 18 one-hour skill development sessions (October–March)  

• Full hockey equipment required. . Full Hockey Equipment required  

• Includes Fall Festival & Winter Jamboree (TBD)  

• Traditionally runs Saturdays or Sundays (one day selected for the season)  

• Ice times and locations  

• Ice time and location to be confirmed for 2026-27 Season (We have requested Callingwood Arena) Traditionally this program runs Saturday or Sunday (you choose one day for the whole season) 

U7 Senior Timbits 

An introductory hockey program combining skill development practices and small-area games in a fun, non-competitive environment. 

Eligibility: Players born in 2020 for the 2026–2027 season.  

• No previous Junior experience required  

• Focus on skating, puck handling, stopping, and basic hockey skills  

• Full hockey equipment required. . Full Hockey Equipment required  

• Teams formed after preseason skates (TBD)  

• Non-competitive games with no score kept  

• Third-ice games are played (i.e. boards separate the ice surface into thirds and two games are played at the same time on the end surfaces with active rest in the middle). 

• Players rotate through all positions, including goalie  

• 18 skill sessions and 18 game sessions (October–March)  

• Includes Fall Festival & Winter Jamboree (TBD)  

• Traditionally runs Saturdays and Sundays  

• Ice time and location to be confirmed for 2026-27 Season (We have requested Callingwood Arena) Traditionally this program runs Saturday & Sunday Rotating game day / practice. 

 U9 

For players born in 2018 and 2019 for the 2026–2027 season. 

• No previous hockey experience required  

• Players must be able to skate independently, stop, and move safely on the ice (Players who don’t meet these skills should consider additional skating programs before joining U9.) 

 

• Half-ice games with transition to full ice later in the season. Teams play city-wide. 

• 18 games and 18 practices (October–March)  

• Practices are mainly weekends with a few evening weekday practices  

• Modified tiering system (1-6) – allow flexibility, clubs must have equally blended teams. Tiered teams formed after evaluations in the Fall 

• Non-competitive with no standings or playoffs  

• Players rotate through all positions, including goalie  

• Goalie equipment provided to the team  

• Tier 1 players will have an additional fee for extra development and ice sessions  

U11 

For players born in 2016 and 20117 for the 2026–2027 season. 

• No previous hockey experience required  

• Players must be able to skate independently, stop, and move safely on the ice (Players who don’t meet these skills should consider additional skating programs before joining U11) 

• Tiered teams formed after evaluations in the Fall. The purpose of tiering is to have similarly skilled players on each team who are also playing against similarly skilled players from other clubs throughout the Edmonton Federation Hockey League program. 

• Teams play city-wide throughout Edmonton & surrounding areas 

• 18+ games and 18+ practices from September–March  

• Games and practices take place on weekdays and weekends  

• Games include referees and scorekeeping  

• Goalies are evaluated separately  

• Tier 1 players will have an additional fee for extra development and ice sessions  

• Players interested in U11 AA must try out through the Canadian Athletic Club (CAC) program 

 

 

U13 

For players born in 2014 and 20115 for the 2026-2027 season. 

• No previous hockey experience required  

• Players must be able to skate independently, stop, and move safely on the ice (Players who don’t meet these skills should consider additional skating programs before joining U11) 

• Tiered teams formed after Fall evaluations. The purpose of tiering is to have similarly skilled players on each team who are also playing against similarly skilled players from other clubs throughout the Edmonton Federation Hockey League program. 

• Teams play league-wide throughout Edmonton & surrounding areas 

• 20+ games and 18+ practices (September–March)  

• Games and practices on weekdays and weekends  

• Games include referees and scorekeeping  

• Goalies evaluated separately  

• Tier 1 players pay an additional fee for extra development and ice sessions  

• Players interested in AA hockey must try out through the Canadian Athletic Club (CAC) program 

Further inquiries can be directed to the Registrar.