The following TeamSnap schedule invites have been sent out:
- U18AAA Round 1 Tryouts
- U15AAA Checking Clinic
- U15AAA Round 1 Tryouts
- U13AAA Round 1 Tryouts
The following invitations will come out on:
- U18AAA Round 2 Tryouts September 7th (8th for Thrashers)
- U18AAA Round 3 Tryouts September 12th (13th for Thrashers)
- U17AAA Round 1 Tryouts September 7th (8th for Thrashers)
- U17AAA Round 2 Tryouts September 12th
- U17AAA Round 3 Tryouts September 17th
- U18AA Round 1 Tryouts September 12th (11th for Thrashers)
- U18AA Round 2 Tryouts September 17th
- U18AA Round 3 Tryouts September 22nd
- U15AA Round 1 Tryouts September 7th
- U15AA Round 2 Tryouts September 20th
- U15AA Round 3 Tryouts September 26th
- U15AAA Round 2 Tryouts September 8th
- U13AA Round 2 Tryouts September 13th
- U13AA Round 3 Tryouts September 19th
Hi Everyone,
As we approach the 2024-25 season, we recognize that this offseason has been especially busy with the amalgamation of the AA and AAA divisions under one council. Our dedicated volunteers and staff have worked tirelessly to get everything in place, and we hope these efforts will ensure a smooth start to the season.
In the coming weeks, tryouts will begin. This message provides a brief overview of what you can expect during this process.
Tryout Overview
The tryouts for all age groups and skill levels within the AA and AAA programs are designed for consistency and fairness across the city. The format is as follows:
- Round 1: Includes two skill skates and one scrimmage.
- Round 2: Consists of intersquad games.
- Round 3: Involves exhibition games.
(Note: The U18 AAA tryouts follow a slightly different structure. Please refer to the tryout schedule linked below for specific details.)
You can view the complete tryout schedule for all age groups and skill divisions here. Please ensure your child is available for all scheduled skates. The schedule is also accessible on the Hockey Winnipeg, AAA, and AA websites. Due to the high volume of participants, we cannot accommodate requests for specific group assignments.
Registration & Communication via TeamSnap
This season, we are using TeamSnap for registration and communication. All updates and notifications will be sent through TeamSnap. As your child progresses through each round, they will be added to new groups/teams within the app. You will receive notifications when your child is assigned to a group, along with their ice times.
Important Details
- A few days before the first round, we will release the group assignments for Round 1. Your child must attend all scheduled ice times for their group. Please arrive early to check in and receive a tryout jersey.
- After Round 1, you will be notified whether your child is advancing to Round 2 or being released from their current skill level. If advancing, they will be assigned to an intersquad team and given their ice times. If released, you will receive information on next steps.
- After Round 2, the same process will apply, with players either advancing to Round 3 or being released. For those in Round 3, coaches will determine which exhibition games players will participate in. All participants must be ready and available for each game in their zone.
- Following Round 3, the coaches will draft the teams, and players will be contacted directly with their final status.
Volunteering Opportunities
We understand that this process is new, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation as we navigate it. Please keep in mind that our volunteers are handling a significant number of inquiries at this time, so we ask for your understanding as we respond as quickly as we can.
If you’re interested in volunteering as a check-in person for any U15 checking clinics or tryout ice times, please reach out to Clifton at VPAAAwinnipeg@gmail.com. Be sure to include the age group and reason for your email.
On behalf of the AA/AAA Council, we look forward to seeing the kids back on the ice. See you at the rink!
Best regards,
AA – AAA Council
U15 AA & AAA, U17/U18 Tryouts Registration Update
Hello everyone,
As of August 30, 2024, registration for the U18 and U15 divisions is now closed. If your registrant would still like to register, please contact email:
5aregwinnipeg@gmail.com
U15 Tryouts
Please note that attendance at the checking clinic, starting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, is required for U15 tryouts.
Thank you,
AA/AAA Council
Registration for the 2024 AA Conditioning Camps is now open and places in the camp are provided on first come first serve basis. The camp is for participants entering U13 and U15 and who are intending on trying out for a AA team in their respective associations. U15 participants that are trying out for AAA are welcome to attend this camp as there would be uncertainty of making a AAA team. This registration session will allow you to complete contact information, sign up for participation, and submit payment. Payment ($175 per player) may be made by way of a Credit Card or a Bank issued Debit Card. If you do not have either card types you may register and pay by way of cash at the Hockey Winnipeg Office. The registration process also requires each family to create a Team Snap Account. Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately and completely. To complete registration through our secure site please have your Credit Card or Debit Card information available.
Ice times for the North Camps (Gateway Recreation Centre) are posted below:
|
Date |
Rink |
Start Time |
Group |
|
2024-08-26 |
Gateway CC |
6:00 |
U13 |
|
2024-08-26 |
Gateway CC |
7:15 |
U15 |
|
2024-09-02 |
Gateway CC |
7:00 |
U13 |
|
2024-09-02 |
Gateway CC |
8:15 |
U15 |
|
2024-09-06 |
Gateway CC |
7:45 |
U13 |
|
2024-09-06 |
Gateway CC |
8:45 |
U15 |
|
2024-09-07 |
Gateway CC |
3:00 |
U13 |
|
2024-09-07 |
Gateway CC |
4:15 |
U15 |
Ice times for the South Camps (Richmond CC and St Norbert) are posted below:
|
Date |
Rink |
Start Time |
Group |
|
2024-08-25 |
Richmond CC |
7:15 |
U13 |
|
2024-08-25 |
Richmond CC |
8:30 |
U15 |
|
2024-09-01 |
Richmond CC |
7:15 |
U13 |
|
2024-09-01 |
Richmond CC |
8:30 |
U15 |
|
2024-09-03 |
Richmond CC |
7:30 |
U13 |
|
2024-09-03 |
Richmond CC |
8:45 |
U15 |
|
2024-09-07 |
St Norbert |
3:00 |
U13 |
|
2024-09-07 |
St Norbert |
4:15 |
U15 |
Each player will receive four (4) hours of ice time. Places in each camp are limited to 32 Skaters and 4 Goaltenders. Groups for each camp will be divided into the following years of birth: 2013-2012 (U13) and 2010 – 2011 (U15). U15 participants will be non-contact and will follow the same rules as U13AA. This Camp is for conditioning purposes only and does not offer individual player instruction or evaluation. The Camp will feature a few warm up drills and then 4 on 4 scrimmage for the remainder of the skate.
To complete registration through our secure site,
please have your Visa or MasterCard account information available
(registration links can be found at the bottom of page).
This registration session will allow you to:
- complete contact information,
- sign up for participation, and
- submit payment.
IMPORTANT – register with your area association first:
- Each child trying out must be registered with their area association prior to completing the tryout registration. If your associations registration is not open yet please skip this step. Proof of association registration will be required prior to stepping on the ice.
Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately.
League update:
AAA/AA season all AAA/AA teams are branded as per Hockey Canada as U13, U15, U17 and U18. All teams will play under the names of Bruins, Thrashers and Wild.
The breakdown of teams per zone will be as follows:
- U18 AAA – 1 team AA – 2 teams
- U17 AAA – 1 team
- U15 AAA – 2 teams AA – 4 teams
- U13 AA – 4 teams
The breakdown of areas for each zone will be as follows:
- Bruins – St. Vital, Transcona and St. Boniface
- Wild – South Winnipeg, Fort Garry North, Assiniboine Park
- Thrashers – Lord Selkirk, Seven Oaks, River East, St. James
Registration and Clinics:
U15:
- The Registration Fee for U15 Tryouts includes the fee for the Pre-Season Checking and Body Contact Clinic, which every player registering to tryout for U15 must
- The clinics will take place at the Hockey for All Centre and are being run by the Jets Hockey Academy personnel.
- The clinics are scheduled for September 3 to 6, 2024 before the actual tryouts begin. Hockey Winnipeg will be placing players at random into two ice sessions (players are not able to choose which session they attend). Your times will be out before the end of August.
- The clinics will consist of two on-ice sessions. They are not part of the actual tryout sessions, and no player evaluations will take place during these skills sessions. These clinics are considered necessary to assist players to prepare for tryouts for the U15 League.
Registration for U15 and U18 AA ONLY:
- Players are not required to register for AAA tryouts if they only wish to tryout for U15AA or U18AA.
- Players would directly register for U15AA or U18AA tryouts.
Registration for U15 and U18 AAA:
- Players would not register for AA tryouts if they are trying out for AAA.
- For those who are released from AAA, they will automatically be placed into the AA tryouts upon release. No further registration is required, and no further tryout fee would be assessed.
Refund Policy:
- If a player is released (regardless of the round they were released in), there will be NO REFUNDS
- If a player voluntarily leaves prior to release by AA or AAA, NO REFUNDS will be provided.
- If a player withdraws before tryouts begin, a refund will be granted however, there will be an administration fee of $50.00 that is not refunded.
- If the player is a no-show, NO REFUNDS will be granted.
Registration Links:
To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa or MasterCard account information available.
| U17/18 AAA | https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/8271 |
| U15 AAA | https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/8268 |
|
U18 AA tryout ONLY (only for those NOT trying out for AAA) |
https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/8264 |
|
U15 AA tryout ONLY (only for those NOT trying out for AAA) |
https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/8255 |
| U13 AA | https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/8251 |
AA/AAA Council is still looking for U15 AA Male Coaches. Please submit your application to development@hockeywinnipeg.ca if interested.
Applications close May 31, 2024.
AA/AAA Coaching Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 season. To apply, follow this link: 2024/2025 Coaching Application
Thank you for your interest!
AA AAA Restructuring Continues
As part of our mandate to keep everyone informed of the upcoming program changes, the committee formed by Hockey Winnipeg to restructure the AA and AAA programs has worked diligently over the past few months to propose and pass eight significant motions leading up to the following changes for the 2024-25 AA/AAA hockey seasons:
The first, to use established area brands, the naming for both the AA and AAA teams will be Bruins, Thrashers, and Wild within the following zone structures:
- Bruins –Transcona, St. Boniface and St. Vital
- Thrashers –St. James, Seven Oaks, Lord Selkirk, and River East
- Wild – South Winnipeg, Fort Garry North, and Assiniboine Park
The second, the number of teams per zone has been set at:
- (1)-U18 AAA, (1)-U17 AAA and (2)-U15 AAA
- (2) –U18 AA, (4)– U15 AA and (4) –U13 AA
- Fourteen teams per zone in total
The AA/AAA committee will review the number of teams and zone structures on an annual basis and may alter the results based on the number of player registrations provided from the previous year. The goal of the committee is to create an integrated high-performance hockey program that will allow for all players to play at the appropriate levels.
The third, is that a coach’s selection committee has been formed and has started the process of identifying coaches that are currently involved in the AA/AAA programs. In the coming weeks, the formal coaching application process will begin, and an online application form will be hosted on the Hockey Winnipeg website. Individuals are encouraged to complete the application process promptly as final coaching selections will be announced in early May.
The fourth, is tryouts will continue in a similar fashion as previous years, starting with the U13AA, U15AAA, U17AAA and U18 AAA teams. Once these team’s progress through the selection process, U15AA and U18AA tryouts will begin. Coaching staffs will be responsible for their own teams’ selections and will work with the coaching selection committee to ensure the number of players, number of teams and coaching staffs are following the Hockey Winnipeg guidelines on finalized roster cut off dates.
The fifth, see’s the Coaching and Development committee working hard to ensure in-season development will be provided to all teams as part of the overall program, with the exception of U18 AAA and U18AA. Development sessions for the U13AA, U15AAA, U15AA and U17 AAA teams will be part of their in-season practice schedules and will be focused on overall player development.
The sixth, a sub-committee has started negotiations with key area/zone facilities to put ice requirements in place for the upcoming season. With both the AA and AAA programs working together, this combined approach will allow for substantial game, practice, and skill session schedule improvements. The goal being to establish fixed dates and times for both games and practices to allow for better family planning, tournament play, and other sports commitments. The number of games and practices will be similar to existing programing and the committee will constantly review the overall commitment by team, age, and zone.
The seventh, is understanding what the base budgets will be for all teams for the upcoming season. Once the base budgets are approved, each team may supplement their overall budget for increased number of practices, cost of travel (accommodations, meals, buses) for out-of-town games or tournaments. Maximum tournament costs, locations, and entries will be established and communicated to coaching staffs prior to the season start. Each team will be responsible to set up their own bank account under a master account for that is set up by the Committee Treasurer for each division.
The eighth, request for proposals (RFPs) have been sent out for equipment, and financial services for the AA teams. Each proposal will be reviewed in the coming weeks with commitments being made by the middle of March. The colour schemes, logos, and uniforms are based on the current AAA colour palette and new uniform mockups will be provided in the next communication.
As always, additional volunteer support and committee participation is needed to ensure a seamless transition to the new structure. Committee members may contact current volunteers to gauge their interest in being part of this exciting new program council.
As the AA/AAA Committees continue to harmonize the programming and more details confirmed, a new update will be published to help keep the general public informed as to our progress and when actions will need to be taken to register for the 2024 – 2025 season.