TRYOUT SCHEDULES
NWCAA EVALUATION UPDATES
Evaluation Timelines and Processes - June 2022
Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)
- All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
- Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
- Players will have 15 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.
The U15 Evaluations will begin on August 20, 2022 with 2009 Checking Learning sessions, followed by Goalie Evaluations.
The U16 Evaluations will begin with Goalie Evaluations on August 21, 2022, then game play.
Evaluation will be held at Winsport arenas for U15 and U16 from August 20 thru to August 26. Please check you corresponding age group tab for schedules and evaluation team rosters.
The U13 Evaluations will begin on August 27, 2022 with Goalie Skills Evaluation and then into game play. All sessions will be held at the Winsport Arenas.
The U18 Evaluations will begin on Aug 27, 2022 with Goalie Skills Evaluation and then into game play. All sessions will be held at the Winsport Arenas.
Evaluation will be held at Winsport arena for U13 and U18 from Aug 27, thru to Sept 6. Please check you corresponding age group tab for schedules and evaluation team rosters.
Practice schedule could begin as early as August 29, 2022.
The NWCAA wish all player the best of luck in their journey to earn a spot in quadrant hockey.
IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification.
Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parents that completed the RIS course prior to January 2017 must re-certify prior to tryouts. Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.
NWCAA U13 AA Tryouts
U13 AA tryouts begin on: Aug 27, 2022 (Note; dates are tentative and subject to changes)
Evaluation Timelines and Processes - June 2022
Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)
- All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
- Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
- Mask must be worn at all time on ice level.
- Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms
- Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.
- Goalies: Saturday August 27, 2022 at Winsport
- Players/Goalies: Game play will commence on Sunday August 28, 2022 at Winsport
- All 2010 and 2011 born players will commence on Sunday August 28, 2022 at Winsport
All Evaluations will be held at WinSport Arenas.
PLAYER SESSIONS
U13 FINAL EVALUATION SCHEDULE- view here. Updated:
U13 GOALIE ROSTERS - view here. Updated:
U13 EVAL ROSTERS Revised- view here. Updated:
Players are placed on one of six teams. Teams will rotate through the schedule playing other teams for 3 nights Wednesday will be the U13 Dark Day. After the Thursday sessions, players will be drafted to one of the three U13 teams.
Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Thursday sessions. In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.
The draft lists will be posted on the website. The draft lists will contain the names of all the U13 players that will continue on with the U13 tryouts. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.
Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams will be finalized by the TBD September.
IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parents that completed the RIS course prior to January 1, 2017 must re-certify prior to tryouts. Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.
*All players arrive 30 minutes prior to the game.
Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time.
Bring your own water bottle / mandatory to wear mouth and neck guard.
**It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to please check the website and this page each day prior to tryouts and during tryouts, for last minute changes to the teams or schedule. You will NOT be notified by email.**
**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS
Draft team rosters will be posted No later Sept 3, 2022 8:00 pm
The selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September
U13 AA STAMPS DRAFT TEAM
U13 AA BRUINS DRAFT TEAM
U13 AA BRONKS DRAFT TEAM
Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts. Please note the date and time of your next ice time noted at the side of each list. For future schedules please refer to each individual named Team link on the NWCAA website. Thank you.
NWCAA U15 AAA/AA Tryouts
U15 tryouts begin on: August 20, 2022 (Note; dates are tentative and subject to changes)
Evaluation Timelines and Processes - June 2022
Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)
- All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
- Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
- Masks must be worn at all time on ice level.
- Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms.
- Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.
Updated:
- Goalies: Saturday August 20, 2022 at Winsport Arena
- Players: 2009 born players will commence on Saturday August 20, 2022 for a checking clinic at Winsport Arena. Please ensure your player has a practice jersey as Evaluation jerseys will be given out at Aug 21, 2022 at Evaluation check in.
- Checking Clinic - 2009 CHECKING ROSTERS - click here Updated:
- All 2008 and 2009 born players will commence game play on Sunday August 21 at Winsport Arena
All Evaluations will be held at WinSport Arenas.
PLAYER SESSIONS
U15 FINAL SCHEDULE UPDATE view here. Updated:
U15 GOALIE EVAL ROSTERS - view here. Updated:
U15 EVALUATION ROSTERS- view here. Updated:
Thank you to all player for participating. If you name does not appear on one of the above draft teams please report back to you Community Association for their evaluations. We wish all player great success for the 2022-23 season.
ALL players playing in the August 25 and 26th games (Red and White and the Stamps vs Bruins) are required to arrive in game dress attire (Dress Clothes) and goalies will wear the evaluation goalie jerseys for the games they are playing in. Please arrive no earlier than 45 min prior game start time.
Players whose name does not appear on the lists above, should report back to their community association for tryouts. Thank you to everyone who participated and we wish you the best for the 2022-23 season.
Players are placed on one of eight teams. Teams will play a total of 3 games, and proceed to Red and White and Stamps Bruins games Thursday and Friday. Red and White, Stamps and Bruins Rosters will be posted to this page Thursday August 25 at 12 am. After the Friday sessions, players will be drafted to one of the four U15 teams
Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Friday sessions. In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.
The draft lists will be posted on the website. The draft lists will contain the names of all the U15 players that will continue on with the U15 tryouts. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.
Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September.
IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parents that completed the RIS course prior to January 1, 2017 must re-certify prior to tryouts. Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.
*All players arrive 30 minutes prior to the game.
Players must arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before their scheduled ice time.
Bring your own water bottle / mandatory to wear mouth and neck guard.
No parents are allowed in the dressing rooms during tryouts.
**It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to please check the website and this page each day prior to tryouts and during tryouts, for last minute changes to the teams or schedule. You will NOT be notified by email.**
**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS
Draft team rosters will be posted on Aug 27, 2022 no later than 8:00 pm.
The selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September
U15 AAA FLAMES DRAFT TEAM
U15 AA STAMPS DRAFT TEAM
U15 AA BRUINS DRAFT TEAM
U15 AA BRONKS DRAFT TEAM
Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts. Please note the date and time of your next ice time noted at the side of each list. For future schedules please refer to each individual named Team link on the NWCAA website. Thank you.
NWCAA U16 TRYOUTS
All Players leaving U15 will participate in the U16 Tryouts. Goalie tryouts will commence Sunday August 21, 2022. At the end of the U16 Evaluations, any U16 (2007 born) player(s) selected to attend the U18 AAA/U17 AAA Flames tryouts the following week will find their names place on U18 tryout Rosters. It is the players responsibility to verify the website for any changes to schedules and rosters.
Players and Goalies will start Monday August 22, 2022.
In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.
Evaluation Timelines and Processes - June 2022
Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)
- All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
- Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
- Masks must be worn at all time on ice level.
- Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms.
- Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.
Important:
Please be advised that all U16 players are to report to the U16 tryouts. Any U16 (2007 born) player(s) selected to attend the U18 AAA Flames tryout, will be contacted directly by the coaching staff or the U18 Coordinator.
*Parents and Players please do NOT contact the coaches.*
PLAYER SESSIONS
U16 FINAL EVAL SCHEDULE_Rev- view here - Updated:
U16 GOALIE ROSTERS- view here - Updated
U16 EVALUATION ROSTERS- view here - Updated:
U16 draft teams will be completed on or before September 7, 2022 (date subject to change).
Draft process for this Age group is still to be determined due to the change in league structure. Please refer to the Evaluations Timeline and Processes at the top of this page.
Players are placed on one of four teams. Teams will be play each other between August 22 and Aug 24. Thursday Aug 25 will be the U16 Dark Day. Teams rosters will be shuffled for games on Friday Aug 26.
Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Friday sessions. In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.
The draft lists will be posted on the website. The draft lists will contain the names of all the U16 players that will continue on with the U16 tryouts. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.
Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September.
IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parents that completed the RIS course prior to January 1, 2017 must re-certify prior to tryouts. Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.
**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS
**Please check daily during tryouts for last minute changes to the schedule and teams.**
It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to check the website on a regular basis for information and updates. You will NOT be notified by email.
DRAFT ROSTERS POSTED - TBD
U16 AA BRONKS DRAFT TEAM
Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their home community association for tryouts.
For future schedules please refer to each individual named Team Microsite.
NWCAA U18 AA/AAA Tryouts
Please scroll down and read all information
Goalie tryouts will begin Saturday August 27, 2022 at Winsport
Players and Goalies START Sunday August 28, 2022 at Winsport
Evaluation Timelines and Processes - June 2022
Player arrival (Drop off and pick up)
- All players are required to register at the lower entrance at ice level, prior to each session.
- Players must arrive no earlier than 40 minutes before their scheduled ice time. 10 minutes is allocated for check in, prior to entering the facility and 30 minutes to complete final on ice equipment preparation inside the facility.
- Masks must be worn at all time on ice level.
- Phones are not permitted in the dressing rooms.
- Players will have 30 minutes after the end of their scheduled ice time to leave the facility.
PLAYER SESSIONS:
U18 FINAL EVALUATION SCHEDULE- view here. Updated:
U18 GOALIE ROSTERS- view here - Updated
U18 EVALUATION ROSTERS- view here. Updated:
ALL players playing in the Sept 6, 2022 games are required to arrive in game dress attire (Dress Clothes). Please bring your warm gear as the warm up will take place out side. Please arrive no earlier than 4:30 pm.
Players are placed on one of 4 teams. RED AND WHITE & STAMPS AND BRUINS games will be played TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, after which players will be drafted to one of the U18, U17 or U16 teams. Please refer to the Evaluation Timelines and Processes at the top of this page.
Note: There is no guarantee that all players will be drafted after the Tuesday sessions. In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.
The draft lists will be posted on the website. The draft lists will contain the names of all the U18 players that will continue on with the U18 tryouts. Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.
Upon completion of the draft, the selected players first ice time will be with their drafted team and coach. Players will then compete for placement on their team. At the exclusive discretion of the coaches, the players will be released accordingly with the possibility starting at the first ice time. Teams are generally finalized by the third week of September.
**PARENTS** Please be advised that NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED ON ICE LEVEL DURING EVALUATIONS
DRAFT ROSTERS POSTED - SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
U18 AAA FLAMES DRAFT TEAM
U17 AAA FLAMES DRAFT TEAM
U18 AA BRUINS DRAFT TEAM
U18 AA STAMPS DRAFT TEAM
Players whose name does not appear on the draft lists, should report back to their community association for tryouts.
For future schedules please refer to each individual named Team Microsite.
** Please check daily during tryouts for last minute changes to the schedule and teams**
It is the player and/or the parents responsibility to check the website on a regular basis for information and updates. You will NOT be notified by email.
- Player Recruitment to the WHL
- 16 & 17 Year Old Traveler Policy/Procedure/Player - Updates soon
Junior A or WHL Invites to Main Camp
The NWCAA supports our players efforts to play at the highest level and understands the difficult decisions that families need to make. The U18 AAA process is extremely competitive, and players will only be evaluated on the sessions they attend. In order to have the best possible opportunity and evaluation, it is recommended that players attend all tryout sessions.
The NWCAA has a policy that players need to attend a minimum of 2 of the first 3 tryouts before the Red/White games to be eligible to play for the U18 AAA Flames. Exceptions may be made for returning U18 AAA Flames players attending Junior A or WHL camps. Exceptions may also be made when other unique circumstances occur and will require approval in advance from the NWCAA President, Team Coordinator and U18 AAA Head Coach.
Only if a player is missing a U18 AAA tryout due to a conflict with a camp (Junior A or WHL Camp only), you MUST CONTACT by e-mail Claudia Issler at admin@nwcaa.ca.*
The NWCAA ask that you keep in contact and update admin@nwcaa.ca as you proceed with the WHL or Junior A camps. This will allow the NWCAA to keep track of where our players are and provide a report to the coaching staff. Please note that you are NOT to contact the coaches directly.
Please indicate the following:
- NAME OF PLAYER:
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- CAMP TEAM:
- EXPECTED DATE OF RETURN (if known):
No player shall miss a U18 AAA tryout due to attending a Junior B camp. The player will become ineligible for U18 AAA and may only continue in the tryout for U18 AA.
IMPORTANT *NEW* RESPECT IN SPORT (“RIS”) RE-CERTIFICATION
Players will NOT be permitted to step on the ice for tryouts if parents have not completed the RIS re-certification. Please review the RIS information on the home page of the NWCAA website. Parents that completed the RIS course prior to January 1, 2017 must re-certify prior to tryouts. Parent RIS certification will automatically expire 4 years from the original certification date.
VERY IMPORTANT All players MUST REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS regardless of whether they will be attending Junior “A” camps. Players who are successful in making a Junior A team and do not step on the ice for the NWCAA, will be refunded. (If a player is not registered with the NWCAA prior to the registration deadline, the player will not be eligible to return to play with the NWCAA).
Providing that proper and timely communication has occurred, the final date for returning to the NWCAA will be prior to September 19, 2022 (subject to change). Players who wish to return after this date will only be invited to tryout for a NWCAA U21 team.
NWCAA U21 Tryouts
Each of the four quadrants operates two teams within the Calgary Junior Hockey League (CJHL) that play a 30 game season. It is operated by Hockey Calgary and sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The CJHL is one of the oldest hockey leagues operating in Alberta.
Players must first register online to tryout prior to your first ice time. There is no tryout fee. Only players who have fully completed the registration prior to tryouts will be allowed to tryout. Register Early.
Important note for U21 players who are transferring from a team out of Province. There is a $105.00 transfer fee that is charged per player and must be collected prior to your 1st ice time. This fee is automatically charged by Hockey Alberta to the quadrants per player for all out of province transfers.
Important: You will require your players Hockey Canada ID in order to register. Click here to find how to locate your Hockey Canada ID.
ONLINE REGISTRATION "open"
***Your registration will not be accepted or registered until you check out completely in the registration system. There is no fee for U21 Registration.
If you find that you are having problems registering please contact Claudia Issler at admin@nwcaa.ca and forward the following information;
- Player Full Name:
- Player Date of Birth:
- Address:
- Player Hockey Canada ID #
- Current Hockey Association or last association you played:
This will allow for a quick search in the Hockey Canada system to better identify the reason for your unsuccessful registration.
View U21 Main Camp Schedule - Players must attend all 3 sessions
Sept 13,2022 Winsport Arena D 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Sept 14,2022 Winsport Arena D 7:15 to 8:45 pm
Sept 15,2022 Winsport Arena D 7:30 to 9:00 pm
JR B BRUINS DRAFT ROSTER - UPDATED SEPT 17
JR B STAMPS DRAFT ROSTER - UPDATED SEPT 17
Please note; all league games will be played on Friday evenings and Sunday evenings only. Full Face protection is now mandatory for all U21 players. Each player will be required to have full face protection prior to any game play.
After September 18th (date subject to change) players will be drafted to a team. Please check each individual team link for further details after this date.
**If you are placed on a U21 roster payment of the season’s registration fee (or first instalment is due by October 31st). Payment must be made to be able to play. If a player is released from a U21 team prior to January 10th cut off, they will be issued a partial refund of fees (if applicable). Refund amount will be determined based on the release date. Partial refunds for injured players may be given if injury occurs prior to December 31st of the current season and the player does not return to play.
The U21 program requires volunteers. Players, coaches and trainers commit to their team and make essential contributions to help the team succeed. Volunteers are an integral part of the teams success, please get involved… managers, scorekeepers, time keepers… friends, parents, siblings, fans who support their teams make a difference. Please get involved!
U21 Coordinator: U21coordinator@nwcaa.ca


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