U13 - AA - Glenlake Hockey Club

U13-AA

Glenlake players have the chance to compete at a higher level while staying connected to their home community.

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U13 offers players the opportunity to continue their development in a competitive community environment with strong coaching and a focus on skill growth, teamwork, and enjoyment. Players remain fully integrated with the Glenlake community program.

Program details

Additional cost: $700 for players who make the U13AA team.
Team size: 15 to 18 skaters and 2 goalies, depending on registration numbers.
Selection is based on performance during the GL evaluation process.
No separate tryout sessions are required.
Players not selected for U13AA will continue in their community team evaluations.
No second tryouts will be offered at the U13AA level.

Practices & Games

Up to 3 practices per week may be provided.
Games will be 90 minutes, using the 15-20-20 format with no floods.
League play will be within Calgary only.
Teams are expected to play a 28-game league schedule.

Coaching and League Play

The U13AA team may have parent or non-parent coaches, with the goal of selecting the best available coaches for player development. Teams will compete in Hockey Alberta’s AEHL Calgary Division, with game sheets and statistics available through FloHockey.

Coaching

All coaches are Glenlake volunteers (usually parents).
Teams may have up to 5 rostered coaches.
Only rostered coaches are permitted on the ice.
Head coaches must meet Hockey Alberta qualifications; all coaches require The Shift Forward: Coach, Vulnerable Persons Sector Check, Hockey Canada Safety and Connect Sport: CoachAssistant coaches require Respect in Sport and Criminal Record Check; Head coaches require Hockey Alberta qualifications.

Evaluations

All players will participate in the regular 2025–2026 Glenlake evaluation process. The top-ranked players who did not opt out of U13AA will fill the roster, and remaining players will be placed on their community teams based on evaluation ranking.

Family Expectations

Families are required to complete Glenlake volunteer credits, in addition to mandatory volunteer roles at the U13AA Thanksgiving tournament. Teams will also participate in the Thanksgiving long weekend tournament, Esso Minor Week, and up to two additional tournaments within the AA schedule window.