NWCAA U13 AA Tryouts 

U13 AA tryouts begin on: Aug 26, 2023 (Note; dates are tentative and subject to changes)

2023 Evaluation Timelines and Processes

Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)

• All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
• Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
• Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms
• Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.
• Goalies: Saturday August 26, 2023 at Winsport
  
• Players/Goalies: Game play will commence on Sunday August 27, 2023 at Winsport 
• All 2012 and 2011 born players will commence on Sunday August 27, 2023 at Winsport 

All Evaluations will be held at WinSport Arenas.

PLAYER SESSIONS

U13 EVALUATION SCHEDULE- view here. Updated: Aug 22

U13 GOALIE SKILLS ROSTERS - view here. Updated: Aug 21

U13 TRYOUT TEAM ROSTERS - view here. Updated: Aug 27 

Players will be placed on one of six teams. Teams will rotate through the schedule playing other teams for 3 nights after the Wednesday sessions, players will be drafted to one of the three U13 teams.

Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Thursday sessions.  In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions. 

The draft lists will be posted on the website. The draft lists will contain the names of all the U13 players that will continue on with the U13 tryouts. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.

Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams will be finalized by the 11th September.

IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.

*All players arrive 30 minutes prior to the game. 

Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 

Bring your own water bottle / mandatory to wear mouth and neck guard.

**It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to please check the website and this page each day prior to tryouts and during tryouts, for last minute changes to the teams or schedule. You will NOT be notified by email.**

**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS

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Draft team rosters will be posted No later Sept 1, 2023 6:00 pm

The selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. 

U13 AA STAMPS DRAFT TEAM - view here. Updated: Sept 1

U13 AA BRUINS DRAFT TEAM -view here. Updated: Sept 1

U13 AA BRONKS DRAFT TEAM - view here. Updated: Sept 1

Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts. Players will be added to the TeamSnap profile for each team. For future schedules can be found on TeamSnap or refer to each individual named Team link on the NWCAA website. Thank you.

NWCAA U15 AAA/AA Tryouts 

U15 tryouts begin on: August 26, 2023 (Note; dates are tentative and subject to changes)

2023 Evaluation Timelines and Processes

Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)

• All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
• Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
• Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms.
• Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.

Updated:

• Goalies: Saturday August 26, 2023 at Winsport Arena  
• Players: 2010 born players will commence on Saturday August 26, 2023 for a checking clinic at Winsport Arena. Please ensure your player has a practice jersey as Evaluation jerseys will be given out at Aug 27, 2023 at Evaluation check in.  All Teams will play a 3 game round robin series.
•  Checking Clinic - 2010 CHECKING ROSTERS - click here Updated: 
• All 2009 and 2010 born players will commence game play on Sunday August 27 at Winsport Arena

All Evaluations will be held at WinSport Arenas.

PLAYER SESSIONS

U15 EVALUATION SCHEDULE 2023 -view here. Updated: Aug 31 1:15 pm

U15 GOALIE ROSTERS - view here. Updated: Aug 19

U15 TRYOUT TEAM ROSTERS -view here. Updated: Aug 24

Thank you to all player for participating.  We wish you all great success for the 2023-24 season.

ALL players playing in the August 31 and Sept 1 games (Red and White and the Stamps vs Bruins) are required to arrive in game dress attire (Dress Clothes) and goalies will wear the evaluation goalie jerseys for the games they are playing in. Please arrive no earlier than 45 min prior game start time.

U15 RED and WHITE Game UPDATED: Aug 31

STAMPS ONE BRUINS ONE  UPDATED: Sept 1

BRUINS TWO STAMPS TWO  UPDATED:Sept 1

Players whose name does not appear on the lists below, should report back to their community association for tryouts.  Thank you to everyone who participated and we wish you the best for the 2023-24 season.

Players are placed on one of ten possible teams. Teams will play a total of 4 games, and proceed to Red and White and Stamps Bruins games Thursday and Friday. Red and White, Stamps and Bruins Rosters will be posted to this page Thursday August 31 at 12 am.  After the Friday sessions, players will be drafted to one of the four U15 teams

Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Friday sessions.  In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions. 

The draft lists will be posted on the website. The draft lists will contain the names of all the U15 players that will continue on with the U15 tryouts. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.

Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September.

 

IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website.  Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.

*All players arrive 30 minutes prior to the game. 

Players must arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before their scheduled ice time.  

Bring your own water bottle / mandatory to wear mouth and neck guard.
No parents are allowed in the dressing rooms during tryouts.

**It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to please check the website and this page each day prior to tryouts and during tryouts, for last minute changes to the teams or schedule. You will NOT be notified by email.**

**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS

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Draft team rosters will be posted on Sept 2, 2023 no later than 8:00 pm.

The selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September

U15 AAA FLAMES DRAFT TEAM 

U15 STAMPS DRAFT TEAM

U15 AA BRUINS DRAFT TEAM

U15 AA BRONKS DRAFT TEAM

view here. Updated Sept 2

Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts. Please note the date and time of your next ice time noted at the side of each list. For future schedules please refer to each individual named Team link on the NWCAA website. Thank you.

NWCAA U16 TRYOUTS

All Players leaving U15 will participate in the U16 Tryouts. Goalie tryouts will commence Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  At the end of the U16 Evaluations, any U16 (2008 born) player(s) selected to attend the U18 AAA/U17 AAA Flames tryouts the following week will find their names place on U18 tryout Rosters.  It is the players responsibility to verify the website for any changes to schedules and rosters.

Players and Goalies will start Wednesday, August 23, 2023.  

In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions. 

2023 Evaluation Timelines and Processes

Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)

• All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
• Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
• Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms.
• Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.

 

Important:
Please be advised that all 2008 born are to report to the U16 tryouts. U16 AA Stamps/Bruins game for Aug 26 will be updated on Aug 25 no later than midnight.  Any U16 (2008 born) player(s) selected to attend the U18/U17 AAA Flames tryout, will be listed on the updated U18 Tryout Rosters.  These will be updated on Aug 25 no later than midnight.

It is the players responsibility to verify the website for any changes to schedules and rosters.  Players not appearing on the U16 AA Game rosters or the U18 tryout rosters should report back to their community association.
*Parents and Players please do NOT contact the coaches.*

PLAYER SESSIONS

U16 EVAL SCHEDULE - view here - Updated: Aug 21,

U16 Goalie Skills Roster- view here - Updated: Aug 18,

 U16 TRYOUT TEAM ROSTERS -  view here - Updated: Aug 22, 

AUGUST 26TH GAME

U16 AA STAMPS BRUINS GAME- HOME -Updated: Aug 25, 10:30pm

All players playing in the Aug 26th game are required to arrive in dress attire (dress clothes) and goalies will wear the evaluation jerseys for the game they are playing in.  Please arrive no earlier then 45 minutes prior to the game start time

U16 AA BRONKS DRAFT TEAM - view here - Updated: TBD

Players whose names do not appear on the list above, please report back to your community association for evaluations and we wish you the best in the upcoming season.

Draft process for this Age group is still to be determined due to the change in league structure.  Please refer to the Evaluations Timeline and Processes at the top of this page.

Players are placed on one of four teams. Teams will be play each other between August 23 and Aug 25.  Saturday Aug 26 will be the U16 Stamps/Bruins game.

Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Saturdays sessions.  In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.

The draft lists will be posted on the website. The draft lists will contain the names of all the U16 players that will continue on with the U16 tryouts. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.

Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September.

IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parents that completed the RIS course prior to January 1, 2018 must re-certify prior to tryouts.  Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.

 

**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS

**Please check daily during tryouts for last minute changes to the schedule and teams.**

It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to check the website on a regular basis for information and updates. You will NOT be notified by email.

Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their home community association for tryouts.

 

For future schedules please refer to each individual named Team Microsite. 

NWCAA U18 AA/AAA Tryouts   

Please scroll down and read all information

Goalie tryouts will begin Saturday August 26, 2023 at Winsport 
Players and Goalies START Sunday August 27, 2023 at Winsport

2023 Evaluation Timelines and Processes

Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)

• All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
• Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
• Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms.
• Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.

PLAYER SESSIONS:

U18 EVALUATION SCHEDULE view here. Updated: Aug 27

U18 GOALIE ROSTERS- view here - Updated:

U18 TRYOUT TEAM ROSTERS - view here. Updated:  

If your name does not appear on the lists below you still have the opportunity to be drafted to the U17, U18 or U16 level.

RED AND WHITE / STAMPS AND BRUINS rosters will be posted no later than noon Sept 2.

U18 RED AND WHITE GAME- view here. Updated Sept 4

U18 STAMPS BRUINS GAME - view here. Updated Sept 4

ALL players playing in the Sept 5, 2023 games are required to arrive in game dress attire (Dress Clothes). Please bring your warm gear as the warm up will take place out side.  Please arrive no earlier than 4:30 pm.  

Players are placed on one of 4 teams.   RED AND WHITE & STAMPS AND BRUINS games will be played TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2023, after which players will be drafted to one of the U18, U17 or U16 teams. Even if your name does not appear on a list above you still have the opportunity to be drafted. Draft list will be posted no later than midnight on Sept 5, 2023.  

Please refer to the Evaluation Timelines and Processes at the top of this page.

Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Tuesday sessions.  In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.

The draft lists will be posted on the website no later than midnight Sept 5, 2023. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.

Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September.

**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS

DRAFT ROSTERS POSTED - no later than midnight SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

U18 AAA FLAMES DRAFT TEAM - view here. Sept 5

U17 AAA FLAMES DRAFT TEAM- view here. Sept 5

U18 AA BRUINS DRAFT TEAM - view here. Sept 5

U18 AA STAMPS DRAFT TEAM- view here. Sept 5

Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.

For future schedules please refer to each individual named Team Microsite.

** Please check daily during tryouts for last minute changes to the schedule and teams**

It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to check the website on a regular basis for information and updates. You will NOT be notified by email.

 

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• Player Recruitment to the WHL
• 16 & 17 Year Old Traveler Policy/Procedure/Player - Refer to the Hockey Calgary Website, Elite page

 

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Junior A or WHL Invites to Main Camp

The NWCAA supports our players efforts to play at the highest level and understands the difficult decisions that families need to make. The U18 AAA process is extremely competitive, and players will only be evaluated on the sessions they attend. In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.

The NWCAA has a policy that players need to attend a minimum of 2 of the first 3 tryouts before the Red/White games to be eligible to play for the U18 AAA Flames. Exceptions may be made for returning U18 AAA Flames players attending Junior A or WHL camps. Exceptions may also be made when other unique circumstances occur and will require approval in advance from the NWCAA President, Team Coordinator and U18 AAA Head Coach.

Only if a player is missing a U18 AAA tryout due to a conflict with a camp (Junior A or WHL Camp only), you MUST CONTACT by e-mail Claudia Issler at admin@nwcaa.ca.*

The NWCAA ask that you keep in contact and update admin@nwcaa.ca as you proceed with the WHL or Junior A camps. This will allow the NWCAA to keep track of where our players are and provide a report to the coaching staff. Please note that you are NOT to contact the coaches directly.

Please indicate the following:

• NAME OF PLAYER:
• DATE OF BIRTH:
• CAMP TEAM:
• EXPECTED DATE OF RETURN (if known):

No player shall miss a U18 AAA tryout due to attending a Junior B camp. The player will become ineligible for U18 AAA and may only continue in the tryout for U18 AA.

IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parents that completed the RIS course prior to January 1, 2017 must re-certify prior to tryouts.  Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.

VERY IMPORTANT  All players MUST REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS regardless of whether they will be attending Junior “A” camps. Players who are successful in making a Junior A team and do not step on the ice for the NWCAA, will be refunded. (If a player is not registered with the NWCAA prior to the registration deadline, the player will not be eligible to return to play with the NWCAA).

Providing that proper and timely communication has occurred, the final date for returning to the NWCAA will be prior to September 25, 2022 (subject to change). Players who wish to return after this date will only be invited to tryout for a NWCAA U21 team.

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NWCAA U21 Tryouts    

Each of the four quadrants operates two teams within the Calgary Junior Hockey League (CJHL) that play a 30 game season.  It is operated by Hockey Calgary and sanctioned by Hockey Canada.  The CJHL is one of the oldest hockey leagues operating in Alberta.  

Players must first register online to tryout prior to your first ice time.  There is a fee of $100.00 +GST which will be applied to your team registration fee.  Only players who have fully completed the registration prior to tryouts will be allowed to tryout.

This league is allowed 4 overage players per team.  These players must have been register the year prior in order to play.

Overage Player Guidelines

Important: You will require your players Hockey Canada ID in order to register. Click here to find how to locate your Hockey Canada ID. 

 ONLINE REGISTRATION  "open" 

***Your registration will not be accepted or registered until you check out completely in the registration system.  There is no fee for U21 Registration.

If you find that you are having problems registering please contact Claudia Issler at admin@nwcaa.ca and forward the following information;

• Player Full Name:
• Player Date of Birth:
• Address:
• Player Hockey Canada ID # 
• Current Hockey Association or last association you played:  

This will allow for a quick search in the Hockey Canada system to better identify the reason for your unsuccessful registration.

 

View U21 Main Camp Schedule - Players must attend all 3 sessions

Tuesday Sept 12,2023 Winsport Arena D 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Wednesday Sept 13,2023 Winsport Arena c 7:45 to 9:00 pm

Thursday Sept 14,2023 Winsport Arena D 7:30 to 9:00 pm

U21 TRYOUT TEAMS-UPDATED SEPT 11

U21 DRAFT ROSTERS - UPDATED TBD

Please note; all league games will be played on Friday evenings and Sunday evenings only.  Full Face protection is now mandatory for all U21 players.  Each player will be required to have full face protection prior to any game play.

After September 15th (date subject to change) players will be drafted to a team. Please check each individual team link for further details after this date.

**If you are placed on a U21 roster payment of the season’s registration fee (or first instalment is due by October  31st).  Payment must be made to be able to play.  If a player is released from a U21 team prior to January 10th cut off, they will be issued a partial refund of fees (if applicable).  Refund amount will be determined based on the release date.  Partial refunds for injured players may be given if injury occurs prior to December 31st of the current season and the player does not return to play. 

The U21 program requires volunteers.  Players, coaches and trainers commit to their team and make essential contributions to help the team succeed. Volunteers are an integral part of the teams success, please get involved… managers, scorekeepers, time keepers… friends, parents, siblings, fans who support their teams make a difference.  Please get involved!

Ryan Laverty - U21 Coordinator:   rlaverty@nwcaa.ca