U11 AA

South Side Athletic Club U11 AA

Thank you for your interest in SSAC!

For the 2026-2027 season, the South Side Athletic Club (SSAC) will proudly host two U11 AA teams as part of Edmonton’s Elite Hockey program. Starting the 2025-2026 season, Hockey Edmonton advised the U11 AA teams would be operated by the city’s Athletic Clubs, aligning with the existing Elite Hockey boundaries.

What U11 Families Can Expect

  • A True Elite Hockey Experience: U11 AA is the first step on the Hockey Canada (HC) Elite player pathway, emphasizing skill development and fostering a true competitive environment.
  • Hockey Canada U11 Pathway: The program follows Hockey Canada’s U11 pathway model, which prioritizes skill development, ensuring a strong foundation for young athletes.
  • High-Performance Alternative: The SSAC U11 AA program will offer an exceptional, high-performance alternative to non-sanctioned leagues.

Why Choose SSAC U11 AA?

  • Proven Development Model: Aligned with the Hockey Canada U11 Pathway, focusing on long-term athlete development.
  • Elite Competition: Play against top talent while staying within Hockey Alberta’s sanctioned system.
  • Community & Connection: Join a supportive, development-focused community which focuses on the whole athlete. 
  • Pathway to Success: U11 AA is the first and vital step on the Elite player ladder within Hockey Alberta’s pathway.
  • Learn More: Hockey Alberta U11 AA Program: Hockey Alberta U11 AA Pathway

KEY DETAILS:

 

  • Virtual Information Session: March  3, 2026 @ 7:00PM
    Learn more about what the SSAC U11 Programs will offer.
  • The virtual session is complete – Thank you for attending! 

 

  • U11 Spring Camp (April 10, 11 & 12, 2026) *subject to change
    Register Here  (Open March 6 at 12pm)
    • Registration: March 6, 2026 – April 4, 2026
    • Maximum 90 Skaters
    • COST: $400. 
      • Includes Spring Camp & Fall Tryouts.
    • Open to players rostered on a Tier 3 or higher team (or equivalent level) from sanctioned or unsanctioned leagues. Please note unsanctioned players must purchase Hockey Canada Insurance.
    • Three 1-hour sessions: Combination of small area skills & scrimmages.
    • Players can be committed to one of the two U11 AA Teams.
    • Any player offered a commitment must pay a $2000 deposit within 48 hours of the commitment being made.
    • All committed players’ positions will be posted on, or before, August 1st, 2026, as per Hockey Alberta’s Elite Policies & Procedures.
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  • U11 Fall Tryouts  (Dates to be Announced Shortly)
      • Register Here  (coming soon)
      • Cost for Only Attending Fall Tryouts:
        • Register from April 13 – June 30 – $275
        • Register from July 1 – Aug 15 – $375 
    • All players will skate a minimum of three times before player cuts are made.
    • First three (3) days of Fall Tryouts will be focused on initial evaluations with all players followed by player cuts.
    • The remainder of Fall Tryouts will be used for final AA  roster selections.
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  • Eligibility to tryout for SSAC
    • Players must reside within the SSAC Elite draw zone. 
    • Players from outside SSAC boundaries may apply to start tryouts with SSAC through the approved Elite Player Movement process.
    • Players within Edmonton see Hockey Edmonton (March 1 to 15, 2026).
    • Players outside of Edmonton see Hockey Alberta  (as of March 1).
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Learn more about the SSAC U11 AA Program. 

Need assistance? contact our Registrar: SSAC Registrar

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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.  Players outside of Edmonton see Hockey Alberta  (as of March 1) and for players within Edmonton see Hockey Edmonton (March 1 to 15).
  3. Do I need to attend Spring Camp to make AA?  The AA Spring Camp offers the primary pathway to make a AA team. Attendance at the Spring Camp is required to receive a AA Commitment Offer. 
  4. What if there’s no head coach? SSAC Hockey Operations will manage evaluations and offers. 
  5. What if my player is injured and cannot participate in Spring Camp? An injured player may still be committed to the AAA team, provided they submit requested medical documentation for consideration.
  6. Can players try out elsewhere if they are released during tryouts? Yes, following Hockey Alberta policies.
  7. Can players attend Hockey Alberta programs? Yes, SSAC scheduling accommodates those dates.