Welcome to our Youth Program

Games:

  •  U5 - 1 game/weekend 
  •  U7 - U19 - 2 games/weekend 
    • Go to Season Info for tentative game days/times

Practices:

  • U5 - U7 - each session includes practice time
  • U9 - U15 - 1-2 pre-season practices
  • U9 - U13 - 1-2 mid-season practices (weekday evenings - TBD)

Schedule:

  • Full schedule posted on website at end of March (excluding playoff weekend)
    • ​Note: games are 1 hour slots (exception - playoff games)
  • Playoffs - June 11-14, 2026

Note:

  • U5 - U9, Womens divisions play at Broadmoor Arena (small rink)
  • U11 - U19 play at arenas within Strathcona County
  • SPBH reserves the right to move players based on age and/or skill level
  • Sherwood Park teams play against each other only - no crossover with other associations
  • Goalies: spbh will assist with equipment needs - see equipment page


Team Parity Evaluations:

  • U5 & U7 divisions are develpmental and the focus will be on practicing, skill develpment and building confidence.
    • Scrimmages are for fun and flow of the game as the players are learning the rules and how to play as a team.​
  • U9-U19 evaluations - first 2 sessions will include player evaluations and equalization games as we aim for parity of teams.
    • There WILL BE PLAYER MOVEMENT
  • Friend request will be considered (1 reciprocol) but this is dependent on registration numbers, coaches, goalies, etc.
  • The Executive and Division Coordinators will build evaluation groups and they will play parity games for the first 1-2 sessions.​
  • Coaches will be involved with running scrimmages for player evaluations.
  • Coaches, Division Coordinators, Evaluators and the Executive will make every effort to balance teams. This is a very difficult task with many factors to consider.
    • Goalies, 1st & 2nd year players, sibling/friend requests, coaches/bench helpers, players in multiple sports, etc. 

Note: Player Movement - We will aim to keep siblings and 1 reciprocal friend request together, if possible. Ensure you/your player understand they may be moved after evaluations.