Tryouts

2026-27 Tryout Information

For details on Spring Camp/Fall Tryout Registration for each category, please visit:

U11 AA

U13 AAA | U 13 AA

U15 AAA | U15 AA

U16 AA | U17 AAA | U18 AA

For further enquiries on Tryout Registration, please contact Registrar: SSAC Registrar

For further enquiries, contact our Registrar: SSAC Registrar

Fee Terms

There are no refunds for SSAC Tryouts, with the exception of medical reasons.
 
Medical Exemption: No later than 12AM on the 1st day of tryouts, a refund of the tryout fee minus a $50 administration fee can be requested for medical reasons only by providing a medical note signed by a physician to the SSAC Registrar. After 12 AM on the 1st day of tryouts this fee is non-refundable.

Player Evaluation

Tryout drills are the responsibility of the on-ice coaches in discussion with the off-ice coaches and Category Directors

It must be presumed by the player and the parent(s) that the Coaching staff will evaluate the player in a fair and equitable manner, keeping in mind that the criteria for selection is not only based on skill, but on team roles and player’s attitude and character. All players, parents, and coaches must conduct themselves within the expected standards outlined in the SSAC Code of Conduct and Hockey Edmonton Respect the Game.

The South Side Athletic Club leaves the evaluation of all players to the team coaching staff who are exposed to player skill and character and are prepared to evaluate the players according to their plans for the team they have been asked to manage for the hockey season. The SSAC Board members do not provide input into this process beyond “underage player” guidelines.

Player Releases

From the first week of September to the conclusion of the SSAC/pre-season tournaments, the ten team rosters will be pared down to a maximum of 18 skaters and 2 goaltenders depending on the level. It should be noted, however, that player movement between SSAC teams may continue until January 10 (with the approval of the SSAC Hockey Operations Committee).

All U13, U15, U16/U17/U18 players released released after the first week of open tryouts will be conducted in person with the coaches giving a brief explanation as to the reason(s) and providing the player with the options open to them along with applicable contact phone numbers.

When a player is released:

  • there may be an invitation by the coach to try out for one of the other South Side teams at the same level, or
  • continue to try out at the next lower level, or
  • request entry to the AAA Elite Player Movement or AA Model Player Movement process, review the 2nd Tryout Options document provided when cut, or
  • return to the EFHL program.

Player Selection

Our first responsibility is to develop hockey players from within the southwest area of Edmonton.

Once a player is selected to a team (mid September to early October), registration fees are due. The fees may be paid in one, two, or three installments as per Player Fees page.  The team is responsible for all team expenses including additional practice ice required over and above the allocation assigned to the team by the Club (approx. 2 practices per week).

All South Side Athletic Club teams shall declare official team rosters as per Hockey Edmonton Rules of Registration and in accordance with the timelines set out by the SSAC Board of Directors.