2026 SPRING TRYOUT CAMPS

SPRING TRYOUTS - PLAYER ELIGIBILITY/INVITATION STRUCTURE

Spring Hockey Tryouts - Player Eligibility & Invitation Structure

We are committed to providing a high-performance, development-focused spring tryout environment. All Spring Tryout Camps are intentionally designed to be smaller, competitive, and balanced, allowing evaluators to fairly assess players while ensuring a strong on-ice experience.

Each camp will include:

On-ice evaluation sessions
Off-ice testing components
Additional development elements as part of the overall tryout process

Below is a detailed breakdown of eligibility, invitation criteria, and registration structure for each Spring Tryout Camp.

Female Stream Tryouts

U13 AA Female - Central Alberta Twins

Open to any eligible U13 female player from the draw zone

U15 AA Female

Open to all eligible female players from the draw zone
Designed to evaluate and identify athletes for U15 AA female programming.

U18 AAA Female

Open to any eligible female player from the province
Intended for athletes pursuing high-performance female AAA hockey.
Camp structure and roster commitments will be communicated directly to participants.

Mixed / AAA Stream Tryouts

U13 AAA - Mixed Stream

Eligible players include:

U13 AAA players
U13 AA players
U13 A players
U11 AA players moving up to U13.

Special Invitations Required

Any players outside the categories listed above must receive a special invitation to attend the U13 AAA tryout.
Invites will be sent directly to invited players from RDMH.
(Please do not contact the office for an invite as players are selected through an evaluation process.)

U15 AAA - Mixed Stream

Invitations will be sent to:

Returning U15 AAA players
U15 AA players from regional teams within the draw zone
U15 A players
U13 AAA players moving up

Important Note

U15AAA draw zone boundaries for the 2026-2027 season are expected to be announced soon by Hockey Alberta.
RDMH will follow the anticipated draw zone structure for the 2026-2027 season.

Special Invitations Required

Any players outside the categories listed above must receive a special invitation to attend the U15 AAA tryout.
Invites will be sent directly to invited players from RDMH.
(Please do not contact the office for an invite as players are selected through an evaluation process.)

U17 AAA (15-Year-Old Development Camp)

This camp is designed specifically for 15-year-old players.

Registration Priority

U15 AAA players
U15 AA players
U15 A players (if space allows)

Camp Limits

Maximum of 36 skaters + 4 goaltenders

U18 AAA Programming (Male / Mixed Stream)

The U18 AAA camp is open to:

Returning U18AAA players
U17 AAA players
U18 AA players
U16 AA players
Exceptional Status U15 AAA players

Exceptional Status - 15-Year-Old Players

Select 15-year-old players may be identified for Exceptional Status and invited directly to the U18 AAA Camp.
These players will be contacted directly by:
- Head Coach Bob Rutz, or
- General Manager Jason Stephens

Special Invitations Required

Any players outside the categories listed above must receive a special invitation to attend the U18 AAA tryout.
Invites will be sent directly to invited players from RDMH.
(Please do not contact the office for an invite as players are selected through an evaluation process.)

Special Registration Requirements

Non-Sanctioned Hockey / Academy Players

Any player currently participating in non-sanctioned hockey or registering from an academy program must:
- Contact GM Jason Stephens
- Complete and submit an application for review prior to acceptance into any tryout camp.

Final Notes

All Spring Tryout Camps will be intentionally limited in size to maintain competitive balance and evaluation integrity.
Invitations and registration access may vary by level to ensure fairness and development alignment.
Additional details regarding schedules, testing components, and registration timelines will be communicated separately.