U13 AAA | U13 AA

U13 AAA | U13 AA

South Side Athletic Club U13 AAA | U13 AA

Thank you for your interest in SSAC!

For spring of 2026, SSAC will continue to fine tune its new 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 U13 tryout process will be structured into two key phases:

  1. U13 Spring Camp
    • AAA focused evaluation. 
    • Opportunity to be Committed to AAA team.
  1. U13 Fall Tryouts
    • First three (3) days of Fall Tryouts will be focused on initial evaluations with all players.
    • The remainder of Fall Tryouts will be used for AA & AAA roster selections.

KEY DETAILS:

    • Virtual Information Session: March  3, 2026 @ 8:00PM
      Learn more about what the SSAC U13 Programs will offer.
    • The virtual session is complete – Thank you for attending! 
  • U13 Spring Camp (APRIL 24, 25, 26, 2026)
    Register Here  (Open March 6 at 12pm)

    • Registration: March 6, 2026 – April 18, 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 the AAA Team.
    • 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.


  • U13 Fall Tryouts  (Dates to be Announced Shortly)
      • Register Here  (coming soon)
      • Cost for only attending fall tryouts:
        • Register from April 27 – 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.
    • The remainder of Fall Tryouts will be used for final AA & AAA roster selections.
  • 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).

Learn more about the SSAC U13 AAA and SSAC U13 AA Programs on our Info Sheets. 

Need assistance? contact our Registrar: SSAC Registrar
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EVALUATION PROCESS FLOW CHART 

➡️ Spring Camp
↳ Eligibility: Tier 3+ Players
↳ 3 Evaluation Skates
➞ Selected: AAA Commitment Offer and Attend Fall Tryouts
➞ Not Selected: Attend Fall Tryouts

➡️ Fall Tryouts
↳ Eligibility: Open to all players who did or did not attend Spring Camp, and did or did not receive a AAA Commitment.
↳ 3 Evaluation Skates
➞ Released from SSAC
➞ Continue through the AA Tryouts
➞ Moved into the AAA Tryouts

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

➡️ AAA Tryouts
↳ Eligibility: Moved through from the Fall Tryouts
↳ 2 Additional Evaluation Skates
➞ Released to AA
➞ Initial selection to AAA Team


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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 AAA?  The AAA Spring Camp offers the primary pathway to make a AAA team. Attendance at the Spring Camp is required to receive a AAA 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.