REGISTRATION
The St. Albert Minor Hockey Association (SAMHA) administers all player registrations for the St. Albert Raiders program. Players and coaches within the Raiders program are members of SAMHA.
All players who reside within the boundaries of SAMHA and plan to participate in fall tryouts for the Raiders are required to register.
STEP 1
All players intending to try out for competitive stream hockey (AAA and AA Raiders) are also required to purchase a tryout pass.
This fee is non-refundable. Rates increase by $100 after July 8th.
STEP 2
All players residing within the St. Albert Minor Hockey boundary are required to register. If your player is selected for a Raiders team, the registration fee is transferred to your Raiders Program Fee.
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Please note: Registration rates will increase by $200 after July 8th.
Draw-Zone Registration
Players who live within the Hockey Alberta Draw Zone/Recruitment Area are required to purchase a tryout pass. Boundaries differ for male, female, AAA and AA programs.
2025 PROGRAM FEES
TRYOUT FEE ​
All players who want to try out for the St. Albert Raiders program must purchase a tryout pass. This is a non-refundable tryout fee. The fee increases by $100 after July 8th.
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RAIDERS PROGRAM FEE ​
Each season, the Association establishes general registration rates commensurate with the program's operation in all divisions and levels of play. Players who are selected for a Raiders team will pay a Raiders Program Fee. The St. Albert Raiders Program Fee pays for the cost of jerseys, socks, game equipment, player development, coach development, insurance, marketing/promotion and program administration. If the Association registration fee is not fully utilized, it is returned to the team at the end of the season.
If you have any further questions about the Raiders Program Fee, please contact Jane Sedo, Executive Director or Mike Poelzer, Treasurer.
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TEAM FEES
The individual team expenses are managed closely by the Raiders Program Administrator and the Team Manager. These expenses may include and are not limited to:
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Game ice / Practice ice
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Referee fees for league play and playoffs
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Timekeeper/Play-by-play
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Trainers and supplies
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Practice jerseys
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Travel – bus, flights, hotel
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Meal allowance for league games and tournaments
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Coaches honorariums
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Coaching supplies
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Player and Coach apparel
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Game review software
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Additional player, goalie, and off-ice development programs
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SUMMARY
Division | Raiders Program Fee | Maximum Team Fee | Maximum Total Cost |
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U13 AA (F) | $975 | $2,700 | $3,695 |
U15 AA (F) | $975 | $4,000 | $4,995 |
U18 AA (F) | $995 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U18 AAA (F) | $995 | $10,000 | $10,995 |
U13 AA | $975 | $2,500 | $3,495 |
U13 AAA | $975 | $3,000 | $3,995 |
U15 AA | $975 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U15 AAA | $975 | $8,500 | $9,495 |
U16 AA | $995 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U17 AAA | $995 | $7,500 | $8,495 |
U18 AA | $995 | $3,500 | $4,495 |
U18 AAA | $995 | $9,000 | $9,995 |
Total will increase after July 8th.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Minor hockey costs are growing every year, and it is important for all families to have access to resources that can help support their involvement in hockey. Financial assistance is available through various agencies.
MOVING TO ST. ALBERT
If you have recently moved within the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association draw zone, you must complete the Hockey Alberta Parent Declaration form. Please include registrar@samha.ca on the Parent Declaration form; this ensures we receive notice of your intention to transfer. We will send an email confirming that we have received the required documents and initiate your transfer.
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Additionally, all players must complete the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association Player Movement form and submit the required documents.
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BOUNDARY
St. Albert Minor Hockey Association provides Minor Hockey programs for families residing within the boundaries established by Hockey Alberta. All registrants must provide proof of residency to register in all St. Albert Minor Hockey Association programs.
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REFUND POLICY - NEW
Association POLICY 2.1.4 REFUND OF FEES
REFUND
An online refund request form must be completed to initiate the refund process.
U11 & ABOVE
A full refund of registration fees paid, less the Refund Administration Fee ($75), will be issued for any player who withdraws prior to the start of the tryout (Raiders) or evaluation (STA) process.
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*No refund will be issued to players who withdraw after the tryout (Raiders) or evaluation (STA) process starts in the selected division.
U9 & BELOW
Any player who withdraws prior to September 1st will receive a full refund of registration fees paid, less the Refund Administration fee.
Refund requests after September 1st will be prorated:
Up to October 15th - Refund is 75% refund of registration fees paid.
October 16th - November 30th - Refund is 50% refund of registration fees paid.
No refunds after December 1st.
SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES
AAA and AA players will receive a 100% refund of registration fees, less the Refund Administration Fee, should they secure a place on another AAA or AA team through the AEHL/AFHL Second Tryout process.
Camp Fees and Tryout Fees are non-refundable.
The Association Finance Committee reserves the right to review and issue refunds based on individual withdrawal request for health-related circumstances, relocation etc. Members must complete application form to notify the Finance Committee. No refunds will be issued after December 1st.
Players who withdraw once teams are formed and budgets approved will still be responsible for the team expenses that are fixed costs up to the date of withdrawal.