The St. Albert Raiders elite hockey program offers a unique opportunity to step forward and join a passionate hockey community with a rich legacy. Players for the U18 AAA and U17 AAA teams will be selected after the tryout process is complete, with the Head Coach responsible for the final selections.
U18 AAA
AAA SPRING CAMP
Four 1-hour sessions: 1 Small Area Skills & 3 Scrimmages.
Jersey provided.
U18 (U17) AAA MAIN CAMP
A maximum of 80 players will be invited to Main Camp in September.
Players at U18 AAA Main Camp will skate a minimum of three times before the first player release.
The tryout fee of $399 includes Spring Camp, Main Camp and AA tryouts (resident).
ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
All players residing within the recruitment area are eligible to attend AAA tryouts.
Non-resident applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis and up to a maximum of two players (excluding goaltenders) may be accepted, pending program approval.
To be considered for the U18 AAA program players must attend Spring Camp.
COMMITTED PLAYERS
Up to 15 players, including goalies, can be offered a commitment in advance
of the fall tryout.
Any player offered a commitment must pay a $2000 deposit.
*All players in AA or AAA have access to the Hockey Alberta Second Tryout Process.
U16 AA & U18 AA
AA TRYOUTS
Three 1-hour sessions: 1 Small Area Skills & 2 Scrimmages.
ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
Players not selected for AAA Main Camp, players who did not attend Spring Camp, or players wanting to start their tryout process at AA.
Non-resident players are not accepted at the AA level.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Teams will have a roster of 19-20 players.
*All players in AA or AAA have access to the Hockey Alberta Second Tryout Process.
Three 1-hour sessions: 1 Small Area Skills & 2 Scrimmage
AA Tryouts
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to pay a second tryout fee for the Main Camp or AA tryouts?
No. The $399 tryout fee gives you full access to Raiders tryouts in the spring and the fall.
We moved here after the Spring ID Camp but would like to try out for AAA. What are the required steps? Players who move to our recruitment area may be required to start the tryout process in AA. The AAA coaches are expected to attend the first AA tryout. If a player demonstrates they have the ability to play at the AAA level in the program, the Head Coach can extend an invitation to this player. Please contact the association Registrar for more details.
I have been invited to the Main Camp, now what?
In May you will receive an email detailing the registration requirements. All resident players continuing in the tryout process are required to register for the upcoming season before August 15th. Registration opens on May 1st.
What if my player improves over the summer, can they still be considered for AAA?
The AAA coaches are expected to attend the first AA tryout. If a player demonstrates they have the ability to play at the AAA level, the Head Coach may extend an invitation to this player.
Why are 80 players being invited to AAA main camp?
While we recognize that players continue to develop over the off-season, our data indicates that evaluating a selection pool of 80 players will allow the coaching staff to assess those eligible to play at this level in a more focused and concentrated environment.
I only want to try out for AA, what are my next steps?
If your player is only interested in AA tryouts registration will open on May 1st; the cost is $249. All resident players are required to register for the upcoming season before August 15th. Each player will receive a minimum of three skates at the AA tryouts in August.
Will the AAA team roster be confirmed after Spring Camp?
No, this is not our intention. The Head Coach does have the opportunity to extend commitments to players who they are confident will be part of their team in the upcoming season. The number of committed players will be made public after August 1st.
Why has the tryout fee changed this season?
The combined tryout fee and spring camp costs have increased by $50, however players are receiving more time on ice. The AA tryout fee has not changed.
Tryout Fee Comparison Chart
SPRING ID | TRYOUT | CUSTOM JERSEY | MIN. SKATES | |
2024/25 | n/a | $250 | N/A | 6 (3 SPRING + 3 AAA OR AA FALL) |
2024/25 Non-Resident | n/a | $200 | n/a | 2 (FALL) |
2025/26 - AAA | $399 | N/A | INCLUDED | 7 (4 SPRING + 3 AAA OR AA FALL) |
2025/26 - AA | N/A | $249 | N/A | 3 (AA FALL) |