2025-2026 Information:
The U7 division is for all children born in the calendar years 2019 or 2020.
For those new to U7 or our Zone, we wish you a special welcome. The following information will help outline the process that has been created for your child for this upcoming hockey season. Please take time to thoroughly read through this entire message. It will provide information on the evaluation process, and your child’s placement on a team.
There are two main websites to utilize this year:
- Saskatoon Minor Hockey League Association (SMHA) https://smha.sk.ca/
- Wild Zone Hockey https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/saskatoonwildzone
Evaluation Process: Sunday Sept. 14th 12-3:45 at Schroh Arena
**During the evaluation skates all players will be required to check in at the Wild table. ** Each player will get a 45 minute skate. There will not be a flood between groups.
**Please ensure you arrive at the registration table at least 15 minutes prior to your ice time.** You will be notified when your players ice time is prior to date. The coordinator will send out player ice times closer to the date of the skate.
At the U7 level: 2019 born players and/or players with previous hockey experience are typically placed on the Advanced teams. Players born in 2020 or players new to hockey and/or skating are placed on the Beginner teams. (*There are some exceptions to this rule such as: 1. Family requests for siblings to play together. 2. A 2020 born player suited to play on an advanced team. 3. A 2019 born player who is starting hockey for the first time may be more suited on a beginner team. Etc.)
The skate will consist of multiple skills. Areas included in the evaluation skate include: skating (forward, backward & turns) stopping, and some fun games for the kids. We will maximize the ice surface by putting players in stations.
If this is your child’s first year of hockey or first time in full equipment or on skates and your child would be more comfortable if mom/dad/guardian were on the ice with them, please contact the U7 Coordinator wildinitiationcoordinator@gmail.com
**Note: Anyone on the ice, must be wearing a helmet.
U7 Equipment: All U7 players that are on the ice for practices and/or games must be in full equipment. In addition, all players registered in Saskatoon Minor hockey must be wearing a neck guard at all times when on the ice. Neck guards are a mandatory piece of hockey equipment as set by Hockey Canada. All minor hockey players (goalies included) must properly wear a BNQ certified neck guard for ALL games and for ALL practices. This is not an option.
Coaching: Thank you to those who have already volunteered to coach. We will be in contact with you shortly. If you are interested in coaching in any capacity, please visit the Wild website and fill out the on-line coach application.
Important Events:
Annual Source for Sports U7 Jamboree – date TBD. We highly recommend you register your child in this fun-filled event. It’s a great opportunity to introduce your child to hockey before the regular season gets underway. This information has been emailed to all families through Teamlinkt and/or SMHA. All applications will be sent directly to SMHA as they make all groupings.
Coordinator’s Message: At the U7 level the focus is primarily on skill development and player enjoyment of the game of hockey. The first rule of hockey is to have fun! I will do my best to ensure the teams have players of equal skill sets and that the coaches are equipped with the best tools and certifications to make the hockey season an enjoyable one for everyone. I look forward to the upcoming hockey season.
If you have any questions about the evaluation process or the season in general, feel free to contact me
Scott
wildinitiationcoordinator@gmail.com