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 U13 AAA and AA teams will be selected after the tryout process is complete, with the Head Coach responsible for the final selections. Closer to the start of the season, coaches will provide prospective players with the selection criteria
U13 AAA
AAA SPRING CAMP
Four 1-hour sessions: 1 Small Area Skills & 3 Scrimmages.
Jersey provided.
U13 AAA MAIN CAMP
A maximum of 35 players will be invited to Main Camp (August).
Players at U13 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.
ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
All resident U13 players 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 may be accepted, pending program approval.
To be considered for the U13 AAA program you must attend Spring Camp.
COMMITTED PLAYERS
Up to 10 players, including goalies, can be offered a commitment for the 2025-2026 season. Any player offered a commitment must pay a $2000 deposit.
Learn more about the U13 AAA Eagles Program.
U13 AA
AA TRYOUTS
Three 1-hour sessions: 1 Small Area Skills & 2 Scrimmages.
ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
Players not selected for AAA Main Camp did not attend Spring Camp, or players wanting to start their tryout process at AA.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
The U13 AA Raiders program will have two teams with 17 players on each roster. Each team will have nine forwards, six defence, and two goalies.
The 2025 -2026 U13 Raiders program will host 51 players, supporting our objective to expand competitive stream opportunities at the AA and AAA levels in U13. The investment in player development at this level is directly tied to our goal of advancing as many players as possible to Junior-level opportunities beyond.
*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 will be required to start the tryout process in AA. The U13 AAA Head Coach is expected to attend the first AA tryout. If a player demonstrates they have the ability to play at the AAA level, 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 April you will receive an email detailing the registration requirements. All Raiders players are required to register for the upcoming season. Registration opens on May 1st.
What if my player improves over the summer, can they still be considered for AAA?
Yes, the U13 AAA Head Coach is expected to attend the first AA tryout. If a player demonstrates they have the ability to play at the AAA level, the Head Coach can extend an invitation to this player.
Why are 35 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 35 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. Each player will receive a minimum of three skates at the AA tryouts in August.