​ High Performance Hockey (AA & AAA) & High School

Thinking of Trying Out for AA, AAA, or High School Hockey?

Players in the South Winnipeg or St. Norbert catchment area who intend to try out for High Performance programs (AA or AAA) or their High School hockey team should still register with SWHA first to ensure eligibility and avoid missing deadlines.

​ AA & AAA Hockey (High Performance)

In accordance with Hockey Winnipeg policy:

Players are not required to register with their home association (SWHA) prior to attending AA or AAA tryouts.  SWHA highly recommends that players do register prior to attending AA or AAA tryouts.  

However, please note the following important points:

• If a player is released from AA or AAA, they must register with SWHA as soon as possible to ensure they are included in evaluations for team placement.
• Team placement within SWHA is determined solely by SWHA evaluation results. Being a late or final cut from AA or AAA does not guarantee placement on any team.
• Recommendation: To avoid delays or potential issues with evaluations, we strongly recommend that players register online for "A Hockey" with SWHA, even if they plan to attend AA or AAA tryouts.

This approach ensures a smooth transition in the event your player is released from a higher-level program and maintains eligibility for proper team evaluation and placement within SWHA.

For more information, please contact registrar@swha.ca

​ High School Hockey

High School Hockey operates as a separate program from minor hockey in Winnipeg.

• Unless a player is 100% certain they will make their high school team, they should also register with SWHA and attend A tryouts.
• If a player is not registered with SWHA and does not make their high school team, they will not be eligible for AA or A1 placement with SWHA.

​ Refund Process for AA, AAA & High School Players

If your player successfully makes a AA, AAA, or High School team, you may request a partial refund for your SWHA registration.

✅ To Request a Refund:

• Email the SWHA Registrar:  registrar@swha.ca
• Include player’s full name and confirmation of AA/AAA/HS team selection
• Refunds will be applied back to the credit card used for registration (subject to processing fee)

​ Ice Session Charges

Players who attend SWHA tryouts will be charged for:

• Preseason ice: $15 per session
• Tryouts: $20 per session

These fees are non-refundable and will be deducted from the total refund.

​ Payment Policy

• SWHA no longer accepts post-dated cheques for players trying out for AA, AAA, or HS teams.
• At registration, you can select the installment payment option (valid only for AA, AAA, or HS players):​​​​​​​
                                                         ~$100 charged at registration
                                                          Remaining balance charged in October unless canceled

​ Cancellation Deadlines

To avoid being charged the full registration amount:

If SWHA has not received written notice by the applicable deadline, the remaining registration balance will be charged to your credit card.

​ Important Notes

• All credit card refunds are subject to a processing fee:

                          ​ Minimum of 5% of the original payment or $20, whichever is greater

• Refunds are processed once the player’s spot on a High School, AA, or AAA roster is confirmed

​ Contact the Registrar

Have questions about tryouts, refunds, or payment options?
Reach out to:
​  registrar@swha.ca