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

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:

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.