Community Hockey (U7 - U21)
General Information
Program registration is based on the age of the child as of December 31 of the current season.
U7 through U18 players are assigned to ranked teams after going through evaluations. Teams play corresponding teams from the other Calgary area Minor Hockey Associations. U7 - U13 teams play other teams from South Calgary only during regular season, while U15 - U18 teams play both North and South Calgary teams in regular season.
Community Stream U9 through Junior C teams are allocated games for the seeding round (October – November) and the regular season (December – February). Teams in all programs are allocated practice ice times. Community stream teams can acquire additional ice for practices, exhibition games and tournaments if they so choose. Generally speaking, the higher ranked teams are more likely to seek additional practices, exhibition games and tournaments.
Body checking is not permitted in age groups U13 and younger. Body checking is permitted in age groups U15 and U18 however only for body-checking teams in tiers 1-3. Players must elect and evaluate for body checking.
Please review Hockey Calgary's Hockey Streams Comparison document for additional information about the differences between Community, House League and Recreational hockey streams.
| Registration | June 15 to August 15 |
| Pre-Season Camps | Late August (U9) September (U13/U15/U18) |
| Pre-Skates (U11 only) | Late August/Early September |
| Evaluations | September |
| Team formation | End of September / early October |
| Learn to Skate | Late September to mid- March |
| West Calgary House League | Mid-September to mid- February |
| Seeding round | End of October to late November |
| Regular season | Early December to late February |
| Esso Minor Hockey Week | Mid-January |
| West Calgary House League Festival | Mid-February |
| City Wide Play Offs | Late February to mid-March |
| U7 (Timbits) Jamboree | March |
U7 (Timbits)
2023-2024 Season Information
TWHA U7 Information Sheet (2023)
U7 – ages 5-6 encourages fun, participation and developing basic skating and game skills in a team environment. More information about U7 can be found on the Hockey Calgary website.
Events
Hockey Calgary's Timbits Learn to Play Program - August 27 - August 30, 2023 at Stew Hendry Arena (814 13 Ave NE) for incoming first time U7 (Timbits) players. Registration opens Aug 1, 2023 at 12pm (noon).
Hockey Calgary's Timbits Jamboree - is scheduled on March 2, 2024 at Cardel Rec South. A family oriented day where U7 Timbits families can enjoy the success of the season. All U7 players who attend will receive a Timbits Medal, honouring each players for a job well done.
Equipment
Hockey Calgary's Equipment & Care Information
Resources
Hockey Calgary Intro to Hockey Resource Guide 2023-2024
Hockey Calgary Timbits Program
Hockey Calgary Timbits Exhibition and Tournament Game Requests
Hockey Calgary Timbits Game Format Grid
Hockey Alberta - Intro to Hockey
Hockey Calgary Scheduled Games
Trails West teams will be participating in the "West" Quadrant which includes Glenlake Minor Hockey Club and Springbank Minor Hockey Association.
U7 Junior
- 8 games will be scheduled by Hockey Calgary
- Games will be scheduled on Saturdays
- Games will be scheduled in line with community regular season – Dec 4 to 21 & Jan 3 to Feb 25
- Teams can host or attend tournaments beginning November 25
- Maximum 2 tournaments/jamborees (excluding Hockey Calgary Jamboree)
- Maximum 1 out of town tournament (defined as any rink outside Hockey Calgary boundaries)
U7 Senior
- 8 games will be scheduled by Hockey Calgary
- Games will be scheduled on Sundays
- Games will be scheduled in line with community regular season – Dec 4 to 21 & Jan 3 to Feb 25
- Teams can host or attend tournaments beginning November 11
- Maximum 3 tournaments/jamborees (excluding Hockey Calgary Jamboree)
- Maximum 1 out of town tournament (defined as any rink outside Hockey Calgary boundaries)
U7 – All
- Games will be scheduled for 2 team format, will continue to encourage 3 team format for tournaments and jamboree
- Games scheduled on weekends, max 1 per weekend
- Teams will be allowed 1 schedule window
- Associations will be allowed one “black out” weekend for their teams if they are hosting a program wide tournament during the above dates. Associations splitting Junior and Senior on separate weekends will be permitted to “black out” the appropriate weekend for each group.
Age Group Coordinator: U7@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U7-U9): vpU7U9@trailswesthockey.com
U9
2023-2024 Season Information
U9 - ages 7-8 Community stream – focus is on skill development and the fundamentals of hockey. Game play is introduced with a limited number of half-ice games during the season. More information about U9 and the U9 Development League can be found on the Hockey Calgary website.
Resources
Hockey Calgary Intro to Hockey Resource Guide 2023-2024
U9 Coach/Manager/Scorekeeper In Game Cheat Sheet
Hockey Calgary U9 Exhibition & Tournament Game Sanctioning
CZRC Novice Half Ice Presentation
Hockey Alberta - Intro to Hockey
Age Group Coordinator: U9@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U7-U9): vpU7U9@trailswesthockey.com
U11
U11– ages 9-10 Community stream - players continue to develop at the U11 level; this level introduces designated positions, including goaltender as well as team/ league standings and playoffs.
Resources
Hockey Calgary U11 'Hybrid Goalie' Policy
Standings
Hockey Calgary U11 1 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U11 2 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U11 3 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U11 4 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U11 5 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U11 6 South Standings
Age Group Coordinator: U11@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U11): vpU11@trailswesthockey.com
U13
U13 – ages 11-12 Community stream - player development continues. Body checking is not allowed at this age division.
Standings
Hockey Calgary U13 1 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U13 2 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U13 3 South Red Standings
Hockey Calgary U13 3 South Blue Standings
Hockey Calgary U13 4 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U13 5 South Standings
Hockey Calgary U13 6 South Standings
Age Group Coordinator: U13@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U13): vpU13@trailswesthockey.com
U15
U15 – ages 13-14 – Community stream - There are two separate streams, Body Checking and Non Body Checking. Players must elect and evaluate for body checking.
Standings
Hockey Calgary U15 BC 1 Standings
Hockey Calgary U15 BC 2 Standings
Hockey Calgary U15 BC 3 Standings
Hockey Calgary U15 NBC 1 Standings
Hockey Calgary U15 NBC 2 Standings
Hockey Calgary U15 NBC 3 Standings
Hockey Calgary U15 NBC 4 Standings
Age Group Coordinator: U15@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U15): vpU15@trailswesthockey.com
U18
Age Group Coordinator: U18@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U18/U21): vpU18U21@trailswesthockey.com
U18 – ages 15-17 – Community stream - There are two separate streams, Body Checking and Non Body Checking. Players must elect and evaluate for body checking.
Standings
Hockey Calgary U18 BC 1 Standings
Hockey Calgary U18 BC 2 Standings
Hockey Calgary U18 BC 3 Standings
Hockey Calgary U18 NBC 1 Standings
Hockey Calgary U18 NBC 2 Blue Standings
Hockey Calgary U18 NBC 2 Red Standings
Hockey Calgary U18 NBC 3 Standings
Age Group Coordinator: U18@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U18/U21): vpU18U21@trailswesthockey.com
Junior C (U21)
U21 / Junior C – Community stream - ages 18-20
2023-2024 Season Information
Try-outs are required for all Junior teams
Standings
Hockey Calgary Junior C Standings
U21 C Coordinator: U21C@trailswesthockey.com
Head Coach: coachU21C@trailswesthockey.com
VP Operations (U18/U21): vpU18U21@trailswesthockey.com
Trails West Hockey Association
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