Age Group Coordinator: U7@trailswesthockey.com

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

 

2022-2023 Season Information

TWHA U7 Information Sheet (2022)

Events

Hockey Calgary's Timbits Learn to Play Program - August 29 - September 1, 2022 at MaxBell for incoming first time U7 (Timbits) players. Registration opens Tuesday, August 2 at noon.  More information is available on Hockey Calgary's website. Click here for the 2022 information pamphlet.

Hockey Calgary's Timbits Jamboree - tentatively scheduled on March 4, 2023 at Cardel Rec South (South Fish Creek). 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 2022-2023

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

For the 2022-2023 season, Trails West will continue to participate in Hockey Calgary’s U7 Game Schedule pilot program that began in the 2021-2022 season.

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 5 to 21 & Jan 6 to Feb 26
• Total number of games is 16
• Teams can host or attend tournaments beginning November 26
• 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 5 to 21 & Jan 6 to Feb 26
• Total number of games is 20
• Teams can host or attend tournaments beginning November 12
• 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.
• Hockey Calgary U7 Timbits Jamboree – March 4, 2023 (Cardel Rec South)