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transferring to trails west hockey association


player has a hockey canada id number and is transferring to trails west form another minor hockey association

STEP 1 (PARENT): Mandatory Hockey Alberta Shift Forward- Parent Course

  • As of April 15, 2026, Hockey Alberta requires all parents to complete the Shift Forward program. Shift Forward replaces the Respect in Sport (RIS) program and is not an additional requirement.
  • If your Respect in Sport certification is expired or will expire for the upcoming season, one parent must complete the Shift Forward Parent course. Existing RIS certifications will continue to be honored until their expiry date.

​​​​​​​STEP 2: 

E-mail the TWHA Administrator with the following information:

  • In the subject line include: Transferring to Trails West- player's first and last name
  • Indicate that you are new Trails West and if you want to play Community or House League Hockey
  • Complete and sign the  Hockey Calgary Parent Declaration
  • Send a copy of the player’s Birth certificate or Passport
  • Please provide a minimum of four (4) CURRENT proofs of residency with your name and address. Acceptable proof of residency include:


​​​​​​​Acceptable Proof of Residence (POR) - PRIMARY- MINIMUM 2

  • Utility bill in your name – Bill must include service address as well as mailing address and must be current (within the last month).
  • Current GST statement or Income Tax Assessment
  • Homeowner / Rental Insurance Statement for current year
  • If moving prior to the start of the season, a signed purchase/rental agreement with possession date
  • If moving to a home under construction - a signed builder agreement with possession date
  • Vehicle Registration /insurance

  • Acceptable Proof of Residence (POR)- SECONDARY

  • Cell phone bill
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Property Tax Statement
  • Bank/Financial Statement
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Student Demographic Information (available from your school)
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    STEP 3: (Administrator will complete)

  • Review and approve above documents to ensure the requirements of residency, age, Respect in Sport-Parent and Parent Declaration have been met
  • Request transfer of player’s Hockey Canada profile from previous association
  • Upon receipt of transfer approval and player profile with Trails West, provide parent with approval to register online with Trails West