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 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. Body checking is not permitted in U13 and under.

Registration	June 15 to August 15
Pre-Season Camps	Late August (U9/U11) September (U7/U13/U15/U18)
Evaluations	September
Team formation	End of September
Games / Practices	October - February
Esso Minor Hockey Week	January
City Wide Play Offs	March

U7 (Timbits)

NEW for 2024-2025: Due to lower U7 enrolment in recent years, we are no longer able to guarantee a set schedule for U7 practices going forward.

2024 - U7 Information Sheet

U7 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.

Trails West teams will be participating in the "West" Quadrant which includes Glenlake Minor Hockey Club and Springbank Minor Hockey Association.

Events

Hockey Calgary's Timbits Learn to Play Program - August 26 - August 29, 2024 for incoming first time U7 (Timbits) players. Registration opens Aug 1, 2024 at 12pm (noon).

2024 - Timbits Learn to Play Program Information Brochure

Hockey Calgary's Timbits Jamboree - is scheduled on March 1, 2025 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

Hockey Calgary Intro to Hockey Resource Guide 2024-2025

Hockey Calgary Timbits Program

Hockey Calgary Timbits Exhibition and Tournament Game Requests

Hockey Alberta - Intro to Hockey

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 Junior & Senior

Games will be scheduled for 2 team format, and 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.

Age Group Coordinator: U7@trailswesthockey.com

VP Operations (U7-U9): vpU7U9@trailswesthockey.com

U9

2024 - U9 Information Sheet

U9 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 2024-2025

U9 Coach/Manager/Scorekeeper In Game Cheat Sheet

Hockey Calgary U9 Exhibition & Tournament Game Sanctioning

Half Ice Rink Divider System

Hockey Alberta - Intro to Hockey

Age Group Coordinator: U9@trailswesthockey.com

VP Operations (U7-U9): vpU7U9@trailswesthockey.com

U11

U11 players continue to develop at the U11 level; this level introduces designated positions, including goaltender as well as league standings and playoffs.

Resources

Hockey Calgary U11 'Hybrid Goalie' Policy

TWHA 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