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AA/AAA Coach Application

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES: 

The Hockey Winnipeg AAA/AA Council is accepting coaching applications for the 2025 – 2026 season. The positions are for “AAA” teams in the U15, U17 Prep and U18 Provincial leagues as well as the “AA” U13, U15 and U18 leagues. As well as being part of an outstanding hockey program, all of our AAA and AA coaches receive a generous Year End Honorarium, a semi-annual Travel Allowance, a AAA/AA Team Wear Allowance and full reimbursement of fees for required Coaching Qualification Courses and Seminars taken while coaching in the AAA/AA programs. To apply, please click on the link below for our online application: https://forms.gle/3cDGpQiKCdwcSNQ47

or drop off your resume at the Hockey Winnipeg office at Unit 13 – 1100 Waverley Street or e-mail your resume to Development@hockeywinnipeg.ca  attention Coaches Selection Committee.

Deadline for applications is April 23, 2025.  Please note the following Coaching Requirements:

AAA Requirements

 

  • U15 – Head Coach requires High Performance 1 and Checking 1

Assistant Coaches require Development 1

 

  • U18 / U17 – Head Coach requires High Performance 1

           Assistant Coaches require Development 1 

 

  • Provide names of your Staff – Assistant Coaches, Team Manager and Trainer

(if you have one)

 

AA Requirements

  • U13 – Head Coach requires Coach 2 – Coach Level and Checking 1

Assistant Coach require Coach 2 – Coach Level

 

  • U15–Head Coaches requires Coach 2 – Coach Level and Checking 1

Assistant Coaches require Coach 2 – Coach Level

 

  • U18 – Head Coach requires Coach 2 – Coach Level

Assistant Coaches require Coach 2 – Coach Level

 

  • Provide names of your Staff – Assistant Coaches, Team Manager and Trainer

(if you have one)

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PLAYOFF MEMORANDUM

For the Round Robin portion of the 2024/2025 Hockey Winnipeg A Playoffs, the HOME team for each game will be the team who placed higher in the regular season standings. The team who placed lower in the standings for A teams will be the AWAY team.

For the Semi-Final and Final rounds of the 2024/2025 Hockey Winnipeg A Playoffs, the teams will be re-seeded based upon their results from the Round Robin portion.  If the Semi-Final is a single-game, the HOME team will be the team with the higher seeding as a result of the Round Robin. If the Semi-Final is a series, the team with the higher seeding from the Round Robin will be the HOME team for game #1 of the series and then it will alternate for subsequent games.  The same rules apply for Final series.

AA/AAA can disregard as they have made their own decisions regarding Home/Away teams for playoffs.

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Jan 17th – Games Postponed Due to Weather

Please see the list of A and AA games being cancelled/postponed today due to the blizzard conditions. We will do our best to reschedule as soon as possible.

Edited to add: U9 A1 Raiders Maroon vs Bruins has also been postponed.

Division Home Visitor Arena Time Date
AA U13 Pembina Valley West Brandon Gold Manitou 7:00 2025-01-17
AA U13 Brandon Black Kenora Westoba Place 8:15 2025-01-17
AA U13 Female Titans Interlake Allard 7:15 2025-01-17
AA U13 Female Predators Victorias East St Paul 7:30 2025-01-17
AA U13 Female Pembina Valley Eastman Oak Bluff 8:15 2025-01-17
AA U15 Thrashers Grey Brandon Keith Bodley 8:45 2025-01-17
AA U18 Wild Green Eastman St Norbert SW 7:15 2025-01-17
AA U18 Female Eastman Rangers La Broquerie 6:15 2025-01-17
U11 A1 Fishermen White Regents East Selkirk 8:15 2025-01-17
U9 A1 Fishermen Regents St Andrews 7:30 2025-01-17
U9 Female A1 Storm PB Blue St Norbert SW 6:00 2025-01-17
U9 Female A2 Blues Eagles Stonewall VMSC 7:00 2025-01-17

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Spring Program Dates Announced!

Hockey Winnipeg U13 Female Challenge Cup: March 18-24, East End Arena. Open to 2012 and 2013 born AA and A1 Female athletes in Winnipeg. Registration cost will be approximately $180.00/athlete. The top players from this program will be selected to advance to Hockey Manitoba’s Female Prospects program which will be held at Stride Place in Portage La Prairie from April 11-13 (additional cost will be required to participate in the Female Prospects program). Registration will first be open to AA Female players, all remaining spots will be offered to A1 female players from the 2012 and 2013 birth year. Please note the change in dates for the female program have been moved to March. ALL female AA and A1 playoffs will be over by then.

Hockey Winnipeg U13 Prospects Cup: April 7-13, Southdale Arena (East rink). Open to 2012 born AA Male athletes in Winnipeg. Registration cost will be approximately $180.00/athlete. The top players from this program will be selected to advance to Hockey Manitoba’s Rising Stars Plus+ program which will be held at the Hockey For All Centre in Winnipeg from April 25-27 (additional cost will be required to participate in the Rising Stars Plus+ program). Registration will first go out to 2012 born AA players and remaining spots will be offered to 2012 born A1 players.

Hockey Winnipeg U14 Cassidy Cup (VP Cup): April 7-13, Southdale Arena (West rink). Open to 2011 born AAA and AA male athletes in Winnipeg. Registration cost will be approximately $180.00/athlete. The top players from this program will be selected to advance to Hockey Manitoba’s Director’s Cup program which will be held at the Hockey For All Centre in Winnipeg from April 25-27 (additional cost will be required to participate in the Director’s Cup program). Registration will first go out to 2011 born AAA players and remaining spots will be offered to 2011 born AA players.

****Registration for the Prospects Cup and Cassidy Cup will be sent out via email to eligible participants in early February.****

For more information, please contact: Ben Blankstein, development@hockeywinnipeg.ca

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U13 AA Coaches Announcement

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AA/AAA Tryouts – Important Dates

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
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Important Information for the AA/AAA Tryouts

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

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U15, U17/18 AA and AAA Tryout Registration

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

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AA 4×4 Camps

Register Here!

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.

 

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AA/AAA Tryout Registration

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