NEW PLAYERS & TRANSFERS TO SYLVAN LAKE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

NEW PLAYERS TO HOCKEY

NEW players just starting hockey or registering in Minor Hockey for the first time will require a Hockey Canada ID (HCR) & Respect in Sport Certificate. 

STEP ONE: Create Spordle Account

STEP TWO: Create HCR Profile - Keep their HCR handy as you will need it each year to register. Make sure to select Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey as "Home Association", this is what allocates the player to SLMHA.

STEP THREE: Complete Respect in Sport Certificate and provide HCR number to Respect Group during the process to link RIS Certificate to HCR profile.

STEP FOUR: Register with Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey

Creating an HCR Number Instructions

*Make sure when setting up your HCR that you select "Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association". 

Do NOT select Sylvan Lake Rec Hockey as they are a different organization.

Respect in Sport Parent Certificate (RIS) 

  • A parent/guardian must complete the RIS Parent Certificate online before their player(s) can receive a Hockey Canada ID (HCR #).
  • The certificate is valid for 4 years with a May 1st expiry date.
  • Takes approximately 30 minutes to complete online.

Hockey Canada ID (HCR #)

  • Hockey Canada issues an ID number for each player who as registered to a Minor Hockey Association regulated by Hockey Alberta & Hockey Canada.
  • This number is unique to each player and will remain the same for all future registrations for Minor Hockey in Canada.
Respect in Sport Parent Certificate
Hockey Canada ID (HCR)

PLAYERS MOVING TO SYLVAN LAKE

Welcome to SLMHA! We're excited to have you join our Association. To get a transfer started from your previous Minor Hockey Association, here is our checklist:

Address - is your new address located within the Town of Sylvan Lake? If your physical address is rural, please refer to our SLMHA Boundary Map to ensure you are located within our boundaries as per Hockey Alberta.

  • Out-of-Province Move: Requires a Parent Declaration Form to be completed for each player relocating from out-of-province to Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association.
  • Move from within Alberta: Requires a Player Movement Form is required for each player relocation from within Alberta.
  • *Rural Residents - Please make sure you list your LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION, not the Blue Sign Address, or your transfer will not be approved. For example:  SW-01-02-03-W4

 

Proof of Residency: ALL PLAYERS are required to provide two of the following as Proof of Residency within Sylvan Lake or SLMHA Boundaries. Must note parent name & physical address for verification:

  • Driver's License/ Photo ID
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Vehicle Insurance
  • Land Title
  • School Letter of Enrollment

HOW TO SUBMIT A TRANSFER TO SYLVAN LAKE MINOR HOCKEY:

STEP ONE: Complete required transfer form as noted above, for each player. Please make sure that you provide the required Proof of Residency with your form.

STEP TWO: Submit copy of forms to SLMHA Admin by email: general@slmha.hockey

STEP THREE: Once forms are received by SLMHA Admin, the transfer will be submitted to the Hockey Canada Registry to be approved. This will take approximately 7-10 business days.

STEP FOUR: Admin will notify you when transfers are approved, then you will be able to register for the season. You will not be able to register before your transfer is approved.

PLAYERS TRANSFERRING FROM REC HOCKEY

Hockey Alberta requires a "Move" from Rec Hockey to Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association. To get a transfer started from Sylvan Lake Rec Hockey:

STEP ONE:  Email SLMHA Admin to request transfer: general@slmha.hockey

STEP TWO: Provide Proof of Residency as noted above.

STEP THREE: Once Proof of Residency is received, a transfer will be submitted to the Hockey Canada Registry to be approved. This will take approximately 7-10 business days.

STEP FOUR: Admin will notify you when transfers are approved, then you will be able to register for the season. You will not be able to register before your transfer is approved.

WEST CENTRAL HUB TRYOUTS

Tryout fees must be paid in full in order to participate in Tryouts.

U11 AA Lakers TRYOUTS

Tryout fees must be paid in full in order to participate in Tryouts.

Registrar must receive an approved copy of U11 AA Notification of Tryout form prior to tryouts.

Prep Skate FAQs

What is a prep skate?

The Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey prep skates are designed as a pressure-free environment to reintroduce players back to the ice following the off-season. While some skaters may have attended other ice sessions since the end of the previous season, these prep skates are to ensure that everyone is comfortable prior to tryouts and the beginning of the evaluation sessions for the upcoming season.

 

Why should I go to a prep skate?

Players are not required to attend any of the prep skates. However, these prep skates will introduce drills and exercises that will be repeated during the evaluation sessions. Players that attend prep skates will become familiar with the drills so that they can focus on showcasing their efforts rather than trying to learn something completely new. 

 

How are players evaluated?

Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey hires external evaluators to execute evaluations for U11 AA, A, & B, and U13 A, B, & C, along with the U11/U13 goalie specific session. All other evaluators will be assigned from our Directors, with no relation to any of the kids on the ice. Coaches and parents will be utilized throughout the evaluation process on the ice, however they will be used to keep drills flowing, and have no influence to the evaluation process.

While we strive for 100% accuracy with our evaluation process, we understand that players develop differently throughout the season. There are always a handful of players on every team that could potentially play down or up a level. Not all players will play on the teams they try out for. Parents should encourage players to continue working hard, enjoy the season wherever they play, and strive to be leaders with their clubs, no matter where they hit the ice this season. 

Please note: All evaluation results are final.

 

Have questions?

Contact us at general@slmha.hockey and we’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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