U13 AAA | U13 AA

U13 AAA | U13 AA

South Side Athletic Club U13 AAA | U13 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.

The new process will be structured into two key phases:

1. U13 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. 

KEY DETAILS:

  • 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 (APRIL 11 – 13)
    Registration now Closed. 
  • Registration: March 20, 2025 – April 6, 2025
  • Maximum 90 Skaters
    • COST: $400. 
    • 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 within 48 hours of the commitment being made.
  • All committed players’ names will be posted on, or before, August 1st, 2025, as per Hockey Alberta’s Elite Policies & Procedures.


  • OPEN/AAA FALL CAMP & AA/AAA MAIN CAMP (AUGUST 31 – SEPT 6)
    As of April 15, Register Here 
  • COST FOR JUST ATTENDING OPEN Fall Camp & Main Camp (if applicable):
    • April 15 – June 30 – $275
    • July 1 – Aug 15 – $375 
  • All players will skate a minimum of three 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.

Need assistance? contact our Registrar: SSAC Registrar

EVALUATION PROCESS FLOW CHART 

➡️AAA Spring Camp
↳ Eligibility: Tier 3+ Players
↳ 3 Evaluation Skates
➞ AAA Commitment Offer or 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
➞ Released from SSAC
➞ 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
➞ Initial selection to AAA Team

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 May 1) and for players within Edmonton see Hockey Edmonton (as of May 1).
  3. Do I need to attend 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 attendance 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.