U9 - 2017, 2018

U9 hockey involves the formation of tiered teams that play city wide. 

The players will vary from beginners that are learning basic hockey skills to those that have more experience.

We plan to have 10-12 teams at the U9 level for 2025-2026.

We offer 3 Streams of Programs - Community Stream, Development Stream, and Competitive Stream.


U9 - All Streams

  • A child can register in U9 even if they have not participated in U7  Discovery, U7 JR Timbits, or U7 SR Timbits.
  • For the 2025-26 season those born in 2017 and 2018 are designated to the U9 program.
  • Tiered teams of 18-22 players are formed after an evaluation process that occurs over 2-3 skates during the month of September.
  • The purpose of tiering is to have similarly skilled players on each team that are also playing against similarly skilled players from other clubs throughout the Hockey Edmonton program.
  • Half ice games will be held throughout the city and surrounding area. Hockey Alberta allows our League of schedule full ice game opportunities at the end of the season.
  • Locations of practices vary, but will mainly be on rinks throughout the south side of Edmonton.
  • Most games and practices will be held on the weekends, but there will be weekday evening ice times throughout the year.
  • Games will be played with 1 referee on each half and no scores are kept.
  • Skating and hockey skills considers the skill level of the team.
  • Ice times are September to March, mostly on Saturday and Sunday, but some will be weekday late/afternoon/evening.
  • All player receive a practice jersey and game socks to keep.
  • All players receive a Confed Hockey apparel item.

U9 - Community Stream

  • Cost of the program is $790.00. Save $100 Early Bird until June 15 - pay $690!
  • Fees can be paid in Full or up to 4 Payments. The number of payments available will depend on when registration is received.
  • For U9 - Community, the following will be provided:
    • 18 games.
    • 24 team practices per year.
    • 2 Team Building/off-ice sessions.
    • U9 Goalie Development Sessions
    • 1 tournament (Confed Hockey Christmas Tourname

U9 - Development Stream

  • Cost of the program is $1040.00. Save $100 Early Bird until June 15 - pay $940!
  • Fees can be paid in Full or up to 4 Payments. The number of payments available will depend on when registration is received.
  • If the player cannot be placed in Development Stream during team formation in September, the fee paid for the difference between Community and Development will be refunded.
  • For U9 - Development, the following will be provided:
    • 18 games.
    • 32 practices
    • 2 Team Building/off-ice sessions
    • U9 Goalie Development Sessions
    • 2 Tournaments (Confed Hockey Christmas Tournament and one other secured by team).

U9 - Competitive Stream

  • Competitive Stream is by invitation only based on the results of evaluations.
  • Cost of the program is $1390.00. Save $100 Early Bird until June 15 - pay $1290!
  • Fees can be paid in Full or up to 4 Payments. The number of payments available will depend on when registration is received.
  • Only Community or Development Stream Fees are charged at time of registration.
  • For those in the Competitive program, the additional Stream fees for the Competitive program will be charged in September after team placement.
  • For U9 - Competitive, the following will be provided:
    • 18 games.
    • 38 practices
    • 2 Team Building/off-ice sessions
    • U9 Goalie Development Sessions
    • 3 Tournaments (Confed Hockey Christmas Tournament and two other secured by team).

Detailed program information can be found here 2025-2026 Confederation Hockey Streams of Play