south winnipeg Kings Program (A Hockey)​

The South Winnipeg Kings Hockey Program includes U9A, U11, U13, U15, and U18 coed teams.  These teams compete in city-wide divisions throughout the regular season and City Playoffs under the umbrella of Hockey Winnipeg.

Program Overview

Teams are organized by skill level to ensure fair competition and meaningful participation for all players.  Several years ago, Hockey Winnipeg implemented a new tiered structure to better balance teams and address skill disparities, especially at the younger age groups.

Skill Tier Levels

U11 (9-10 YEARS)A1A2A3A4A5
U13 (11-12 YEARS)A1A2A3A4
U15 (13-14 YEARS)A1 (CHECKING)A2 (CHECKING)A1 NBC (NO BODY CHECKING)A2 NBC (NO BODY CHECKING)
U18 (15-17 YEARS)A1  (CHECKING)A2 (CHECKING)A1 NBC (NO BODY CHECKING)A2 NBC (NO BODY CHECKING)


​​​​​​​Note: "NBC" denotes No Body Checking divisions, available for players who prefer a non-contact option.

Team Formation

The number of teams formed each year is based on:

  • The total number of registered players within SWHA boundaries
  • Minimum and maximum roster sizes, as determined by Hockey Winnipeg

All teams compete under the “South Winnipeg Kings” name.

Player Evaluations

Player placement is determined through third-party evaluations, which occur before the season starts. Evaluations assess players by:

  • Skater or Goaltender (based on the position selected at registration)
  • Skill level and game awareness

These evaluations ensure that each player is placed on a team suited to their development level.

Development & Preseason Ice

U11 - U13 Development (with Vigier Hockey)

Players in the U11 & U13 programS receive regular player development skates led by Vigier Hockey, held bi-weekly on Thursday evenings at St. Norbert Arena.

u11 Preseason Ice 

u13 - u18 Preseason Ice

  • Includes 2 hours of preseason ice
  • Designed to accommodate players trying out for AA, AAA, and High School teams
  • All registered players are eligible to attend preseason sessions, even if also participating in other tryouts

Recommendation: Due to limited SWHA preseason sessions, players are encouraged to pursue additional conditioning or training ahead of tryouts.

Important:

  • You must be registered with SWHA prior to attending any preseason skates or evaluations.
  • High School hockey operates as a separate program in Winnipeg.
  • Players participating in AAA, AA, or High School evaluations must still register through SWHA first to be eligible.

Learn more about AAA & High School Hockey Registration

Schedules & Standings

U9A–U18 Kings team schedules and standings are available through the official Hockey Winnipeg website.