U15 AAA | U15 AA

Starting in April 2025, SSAC will be introducing changes to its evaluation process for U13 – U18 AAA & AA teams as part of an enhanced selection process. Aligned with Hockey Alberta’s Elite Model, and led by the SSAC Hockey Operations group and AAA & AA coaching staff, this new process ensures that all participants are provided a thorough and fair opportunity for evaluation at the AAA level while acknowledging the ever-changing landscape of elite hockey evaluations and opportunities within the region.

1. U15 AAA SPRING CAMP

• AAA focused evaluation. 
• Opportunity for AAA Fall Camp Invitations.
• Opportunity to be Committed to AAA team.

2. OPEN or AAA FALL CAMP & AA or AAA MAIN CAMP

• First three (3) days (Fall Camp) will be focused on initial evaluations.
  • AAA invited and committed players will start in the AAA Fall Camp.
  • All other players will start in the OPEN Fall Camp. Players in the OPEN Camp may earn the opportunity to be moved into the AAA Main Camp after day 3.

• The remainder of tryouts (Main Camp) will be used for final AA & AAA roster selections. 

TRYOUT REGISTRATION:

• ELIGIBILITY TO TRYOUT AT SSAC

• Players must reside within the SSAC Elite draw zone. Outside boundary players may apply to play for SSAC through the approved Elite Player Movement process. Players outside of Edmonton see Hockey Alberta  (as of May 1) and for players within Edmonton see Hockey Edmonton (as of May 1).

• AAA SPRING CAMP/TRYOUTS (APRIL 25 – 27)

• Registration Closed. Was open March 21 to April 20.

• • COST: $450
    • Includes AAA Spring Camp, Fall Camp (OPEN or AAA), Main Camp (if applicable).
  • Open to players rostered on a Tier 3 or higher team (or equivalent level) from sanctioned or non-sanctioned leagues.
  • Three 1-hour sessions: Combination of small area skills & scrimmages.
  • Players can be committed to the AAA Team or invited to AAA Fall Camp.
  • Any player offered a commitment must pay a $2000 deposit.
  • All committed players’ names will be posted on, or before, August 1st, 2025, as per Hockey Alberta’s Elite Policies & Procedures.

• TRYOUTS – OPEN/AAA FALL CAMP & AA/AAA MAIN CAMP (AUGUST 24 – AUGUST 30)
  As of April 26, Register Here

• • • COST FOR ONLY ATTENDING OPEN Fall Camp & Main Camp (if applicable):
      • Registration Open Online HERE (link to be posted April 28)
      • April 26 – June 30 – $325
      • July 1 – Aug 15 – $425 

• All players will skate a minimum of five (5) times before the first player release.
• AAA Invited players will attend the AAA Fall Camp on Day 1.
• Players who did not attend the AAA Spring Camp or who were not invited to the AAA Fall Camp will attend the OPEN Fall Camp on Day 1.
• Players in the OPEN Fall Camp may earn an opportunity to be moved into the AAA Main Camp.

Questions on Registration – Please Email

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EVALUATION PROCESS FLOW CHART

➡️AAA Spring Camp
↳ Eligibility: Tier 3+ Players
↳ 3 Evaluation Skates
➞ AAA Commitment Offer
➞ AAA Fall Camp Invite
➞ OPEN Fall Camp 

➡️ OPEN Fall Camp
↳ Eligibility: Open to all players who did not attend AAA Spring Camp, did not receive a AAA Commitment or were not invited to AAA Fall Camp.
↳ 3 Evaluation Skates
➞ Continue through the AA Main Camp
➞ Moved into the AAA Main Camp

➡️ AAA Fall Camp
↳ Eligibility: Received a AAA Main Camp Invite or received a AAA Commitment
↳ 3 Evaluation Skates
➞ Continue through the AAA Main Camp

➡️ AA Main Camp
↳ Eligibility: Moved through from the OPEN Fall Camp
↳ 2 Additional Evaluation Skates
➞ Released from SSAC
➞ Continued AA Tryout

➡️ AAA Main Camp
↳ Eligibility: Selected from the OPEN Fall Camp or moved through from the AAA Fall Camp
↳ 2 Additional Evaluation Skates
➞ Released to AA
➞ Drafted to the top 40 AAA group

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FAQ’s

1. Why change the process? To align with Hockey Alberta’s Elite Model and offer earlier certainty.
2. Can players outside SSAC’s draw zone tryout for SSAC? Only if they are approved through the Elite Player Movement process see Hockey Alberta / Hockey Edmonton.
3. Do I need to attend AAA Spring Camp to make AAA? The AAA Spring Camp offers the primary pathway to make a AAA team. However players who do not attend and start in the Open Fall camp can still earn an opportunity to make AAA Main Camp. Attendance at the Spring Camp is required to receive an invite to start tryouts in the AAA Fall Camp or receive a AAA Commitment Offer. 
4. What if there’s no head coach? SSAC Hockey Operations will manage evaluations and offers. 
5. Can players advance from OPEN Fall Camp to AAA Main Camp? Yes, but AAA Spring Camp offers the primary pathway.
6. What if my player is injured and cannot participate in AAA Spring Camp? An injured player may still be committed to the AAA team and/or extended an invitation to the AAA Fall Camp, provided they submit requested medical documentation for consideration.
7. Can players try out elsewhere if they are released during tryouts? Yes, following Hockey Alberta policies.
8. Can players attend Hockey Alberta programs? Yes, SSAC scheduling accommodates those dates.

U15 AAA | U15 AA Teams

The Club is currently comprised of 1 U15 AAA teams and 2 U15 AA teams. At U15 AAA, the team plays in the Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL).  At U15 AAA, it is likely that the team composition will primarily be 14 year-olds while U15 AA teams should be comprised of 13 and 14 year-olds. Any U13 age player trying out must make a special application to the Hockey Edmonton Registrar. Underage players must be evaluated as being in the top one-third of the U15 AAA team or return to the EFHL Program.

U15 Releases

At the U15 levels, rosters will be pared down to within one or two players of being “set” by the start of the SSAC Fall Tournament and be finalized shortly thereafter. If the tryouts in your district begin during this time frame, it is advisable that you communicate with your district Registrar or U15 Category Director to ensure knowledge of their tryout time lines.

All U15 age players released by all U15 coaches will return to the EFHL program, or may contact our SSAC Registrar to enter the U15 AA Player Movement process to tryout for another city club U15 AA team.

U15 AAA releases can request a 2nd tryout under the Alberta Development Model Player Movement process. For more step-by-step details to tryout for another U15 AAA club team, please contact the SSAC Registrar.

If the tryouts in your District begin during this time frame, it is advisable that you communicate with your Association/District Registrar or U15 Category Director to ensure knowledge of their tryout times.