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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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Manitoba Moose Minor Hockey Weekend

Hockey Winnipeg is excited to support the Manitoba Moose during their Minor Hockey Weekend. All Hockey Winnipeg male and female U9 A – U18 A level teams will have a day off during the Minor Hockey Weekend for their team to attend a Moose game! Players and Coaches receive complimentary tickets when booked as a team. Additional tickets for parents and siblings are only $22. This is a great team bonding opportunity and chance to experience some exciting AHL hockey!

All U13, U15 and U18 A level teams (Male & Female) will have time off to attend: Manitoba Moose vs. Toronto Marlies – Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 7 PM

All U9* and U11 A level teams (Male & Female) will have time off to attend: Manitoba Moose vs. Toronto Marlies – Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 2 PM

To register your team, please follow this link and fill out the form: https://moosehockey.com/tickets/groups/minor-hockey-day/

 

*House League U7 and U9 teams not scheduled by Hockey Winnipeg are not included in this exemption.

Manitoba Moose Minor Hockey Opportunities

The Manitoba Moose and Hockey Manitoba are proud to introduce five great programs for minor hockey teams for the 2024-2025 season.

  • Timbits Intermission Hockey/Ringette presented by Tim Hortons – An opportunity for the rookies to hit the Canada Life Centre ice in front of thousands of fans!
  • Big Ice Challenge – Play where the pros play!  Sign-up your team to play a game at Canada Life Centre on the same ice as the Manitoba Moose and Winnipeg Jets!
  • Minor Hockey Weekend   – Celebrate all things minor hockey with your team* and the Manitoba Moose on Friday, January 17 or Sunday, January 19!  Players receive complimentary tickets to the game when registered as a team.
  • Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup Minor Hockey Tournament – All registered teams receive complimentary tickets to attend one of the two Manitoba Moose Minor Hockey Weekend games (Jan. 17 or Jan. 19).
  • Hockey Fights Cancer  – Register your team to participate in the Manitoba Moose Hockey Fights Cancer program. Limited to the first 40 teams.

More details about the Manitoba Moose Minor Hockey programs can be found in the links above!

*A level teams from Hockey Winnipeg will be contacted prior to the second half schedule to express their interest in attending one of the two Minor Hockey Weekend dates.

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1616: Mental Well-Being Program for U13 Players

1616 is the primary initiative of the Ladd Foundation, a Canadian registered charitable organization founded by 2-time Stanley Cup Champion, Andrew Ladd. 1616 is a FREE experiential program that is focused on mental, physical and social well-being for young hockey players and the people who support them. This virtually delivered program features story-telling from professional hockey players who teach 1616 concepts. Over the course of the season, 1616 will be a resource for parents and coaches to support the growth of their players both on and off the ice.

The 1616 season starts October 13th, so register your teams today!

Click here to register!

 

 

U11 and U13 Rec Program Registration Now Open

Hockey Winnipeg is excited to announce the return of the U11 and U13 Recreational Program in hopes of providing an accessible and inclusive introduction to the sport of hockey. The recreational program will run for 20 weeks from October to March and will consist of 1 ice time per week, every Saturday or Sunday (depending on location/division) with an emphasis on fun & skill development for 9-, 10-, and 11-year old’s. All skill levels are welcomed with no previous experience needed. Due to limited space availability, players cannot simultaneously play organized hockey and participate in the recreational program. The cost of the program is approximately $375 per player. Full equipment is required, including mouth guards. Jerseys and socks will be provided.

St. Norbert U11: Saturday October 12 – March 15 with the following possible ice times 11:15 AM, 12:30 AM and 1:45 PM

East End U11: Sunday October 13 – March 16 with the following possible ice times 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM and 12:00 PM

East End U13: Saturday October 12 – March 15 with the following possible ice times 3:45 PM and 5:00 PM

Registration is now live: https://page.spordle.com/winnipeg/register

If you have any questions, please reach out to Savannah Rennie, Hockey Winnipeg’s Grassroots Program Coordinator at grassroots@hockeywinnipeg.ca or 204-784-5454 ext 4.

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U13 AA Coaches Announcement

Hockey Winnipeg Ref Development Courses 2024-2025

Hockey Winnipeg Referee Development Courses are now posted for the 2024 – 2025 season. Please follow the link to sign up: https://www.wpgrefs.com/hwrd-courses

Beginner 3-Official Course: Referee

  • Location: Virtual, a link will be emailed to you 1-week before your course.

  • Dates & Times: This course will be run twice:

    • November 14, 2024, 7pm-10pm

    • January 11, 2025, 9am-12pm

  • This course will teach you how to use your Two-Official skills as a Referee. You will learn when/how to work the line & how to use endzone positioning. You will learn strategies to stay out of the way in the endzone and neutral zone. This course will also help you develop the ability to pursue the play and understand your goals while you follow the play up the ice. The instructor will teach you how to manage stoppages with your voice and eyes as well as how to call penalties to have maximum effect. Finally, you will learn about hotspots, presence, and impact penalties to help prepare you for the Game Management Course.

  • Sign up for this clinic if you have one year of experience as an official and want to develop your skills as a referee. You could also sign-up for this course if you want to improve your skills as a Linesperson by understanding the skills and roles of a Referee.

Beginner 3-Official Course: Liners

  • Location: Virtual, a link will be emailed to you 1-week before your course.

  • Dates & Times: This course will be run twice:

    • November 17, 2024, 9am-12pm
    • January 8, 2025, 7pm-10pm

  • This course will teach you how to use your Two-Official skills as a Linesperson. You will learn how to work the line & when/how to use endzone positioning. You will learn strategies to stay out of the way of the play and switch lines. This course will also help you develop the ability to pursue the play and understand your job as the back and front Linesman. The instructor will teach you how to manage stoppages to reduce incidents. Finally, you will learn about hotspots and presence to help prepare you for the Game Management Course.

  • Sign up for this clinic if you have one year of experience as an official and want to develop or tune-up your skills as a Linesperson. You can also sign up for this course if you are want to improve your Referee skills by learning more about the skills and roles of a Linesperson.

Intro to Game Management Course

  • Location: Virtual, a link will be emailed to you 1-week before your course.

  • Dates & Times: This course will be run twice:

    • November 23, 2024, 9am-1pm

    • January 16, 2025, 6pm-10pm

  • Game Management is about more than penalty selection. Therefore, this course is designed to develop a range of skills needed for managing a hockey game:

    • Managing your emotions on the ice,

    • Using your presence and position to prevent incidents from happening,

    • Using non-verbal, verbal, and assertive communication,

    • Working with your partner(s) to prevent incidents,

    • Applying impact penalties and impact non-calls to maximize effect.

  • Sign up for this clinic if you are interested in learning how to manage a game with a variety of skills other than only penalty selection.

Beginner Two-Official System Course

  • Location: Virtual, a link will be emailed to you 1-week before your course.

  • Dates & Times: This course will be run twice:

    • November 20, 2024, 7pm-10pm

    • December 8, 2024, 9am-12pm

  • This course will help you develop a better understanding of how the positioning of the two-official system allows two officials to maximize their coverage of the ice. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to better understand how procedures allow them to manage stoppages and reduce the risk of incidents from occurs. Finally, the two-official course will prepare officials to transition to the three-official system.

  • Sign up for this clinic if you are a first year official or want to improve your understanding and execution of the two-official game.

Three-Official Observation Game

  • Location, Dates & Times: This course will be run twice:

    • November 21, 2024, Time: 8:15pm, Location: East End #1

    • January 14, 2025, Time: 7:45pm, Location:Eric Coy Arena

  • This session will be a U18AA game using three officials in which participants will watch more experienced officials work the game.

  • There will be mentors watching the game with participants. Mentors are there to answer questions and explain what they are seeing on the ice.

  • Sign-up for this session if you have at least one season of experience  and want to learn more about the Three-Official System.

Two-Official Observation Game

  • Location, Dates & Times: This course will be run twice:

    • December ??, 2024, Time TBD, Location TBD

    • January ??, 2025, Time TBD, Location TBD

  • This session will be a U13A game using two officials in which participants will watch more experienced officials work the game.

  • There will be mentors watching the game with participants. Mentors are there to answer questions and explain what they are seeing on the ice.

  • Sign up for this session if you want to learn more about the Two-Official System.

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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