U16 AA U17 AAA and U18 AA Tryouts

2025 U16AA/U17AAA/U18AA Tryouts

Tryout Schedule and Player Lists 

Hockey Edmonton Boundary Lists/Map

Hockey Alberta Parent Declaration Form

HockeyCanada Medical Information Form

Fee Terms

All fees must be paid in full prior to the first skate, no payments will be accepted at the arena. Contact Registrar for information.  In U16AA, U17AAA, U18AA, the tryout fee will cover a minimum of four ice sessions until the player is released or the end of September, whichever occurs first. Once tryouts begin, this fee is non-refundable.

If you are trying out for the U18AAA Junior Oilers you must register with CAC. Tryout fee of $325 will be due and payable once you are released from U18AAA tryouts and return to CAC.

Player Evaluation

Tryout drills are the responsibility of the on-ice coaches in discussion with the off-ice coaches and Category Directors

It must be presumed by the player and the parent(s) that the Coaching staff will evaluate the player in a fair and equitable manner, keeping in mind that the criteria for selection is not only based on skill but on team roles and player's attitude and character. All players, parents, and coaches must conduct themselves within the expected standards outlined in the CAC Code of Conduct and Hockey Edmonton Respect the Game.

The Canadian Athletic Club leaves the evaluation of all players to the team coaching staff who are exposed to player skill and character and are prepared to evaluate the players according to their plans for the team they have been asked to manage for the hockey season. The CAC Board members do not provide input into this process beyond “underage player” guidelines.

AAA Tryout Process

Step 1: Determine the Elite Draw Zone in which you reside and consult with your resident Minor Hockey Association on the AAA tryout process.

• Unsure of your resident Elite Draw Zone? View the Hockey Edmonton Boundary Lists/Map
• Imports looking to begin the AAA tryout process at CAC? Apply for Elite Player Movement before June 1.

Step 2: Register for tryouts with your Resident Elite Draw Zone/Team (or Elite Draw Zone approved by the Elite Male Hockey Committee).

• Players are no longer required to submit a Notification of Tryout form, but they must complete the Elite Male Waiver form
• Elite Draw Zones are responsible for communicating with the Minor Hockey Associations in their Draw Zone regarding players trying out for their teams.

Step 3: Attend your first AAA tryout.

Step 4: If applicable, arrange for a second AAA tryout, based on the following:

1. 17-year-olds (U18 age division): If you are a 17-year-old player released from your initial U18 AAA tryout, you are permitted to arrange one (1) additional U18 AAA tryout.

• If another Elite Draw Zone/Team agrees to accept you for a second U18 AAA tryout, you must complete the Elite Male Waiver form and have both the releasing and receiving associations approve the tryout. The releasing association cannot refuse a second tryout.
• If you are released from the second U18 AAA tryout, you must proceed to U18 AA tryouts or tiered hockey

1. 16-year-olds (U18 age division): If you are a 16-year-old player released from your initial U18 AAA tryout, you are permitted to arrange one (1) additional U18 AAA tryout.

• If another Elite Draw Zone/Team agrees to accept you for a second U18 AAA tryout, you must complete the Elite Male Waiver form and have both the releasing and receiving association sign approve the tryout. The releasing association cannot refuse a second tryout.
• If you are released from the second U18 AAA tryout, you must proceed to U17 AAA or U18 AA tryouts or tiered hockey.’

1. 16-year-olds (U17 age division): If you are a 16-year-old player and released from your initial U17 AAA tryout, you are permitted to arrange one (1) additional U17 AAA tryout.

• If another Elite Draw Zone/Team agrees to accept you for a second U17 AAA tryout, you must complete the Elite Male Waiver form and have both the releasing and receiving association approve the tryout. The releasing association cannot refuse a second tryout.
• If you are released from the second U17 AAA tryout, you must proceed to U18 AA tryouts or tiered hockey.

1. 15-year-olds (U18 age division): If you are a 15-year-old player released from your initial U18 AAA tryout, you must proceed to U17 AAA in your resident Elite Draw Zone (or approved association if your Elite Player Movement application was approved).
2. 15-year-olds (U17 age division): If you are a 15-year-old player released from your initial U17 AAA tryout, you are permitted to arrange one (1) additional U17 AAA tryout.

• If another Elite Draw Zone/Team agrees to accept you for a second U17 AAA tryout, you must complete the Elite Male Waiver form and have both the releasing and receiving association approve the tryout. The releasing association cannot refuse a second tryout.
• If you are released from your second U17 AAA tryout, you must proceed to U18 AA or U16 AA tryouts or tiered hockey.

Player Releases

Elite Player Movement Process Can be found here

Quick Instructions:

Step 1 - To secure a 2nd tryout, please contact registrar@cac-hockey.com or call 780-499-4148

Register the player online at CAC Registration Link  - if you already have a RAMP registration account you can sign in to register, if you are new to RAMP registration please create a new account.

Step 2 - Pay the applicable tryout fee online by Visa/Mastercard or e-transfer to treasurer@cac-hockey.com with the name of the player in the message 

Step 3 - Submit the following completed forms to registrar@cac-hockey.com

1. MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE CORRECT ATHLETIC CLUB - MAP CAN BE FOUND HERE
2. CAC Communities can be found Here   (Complete list of all communities can be found here  go to the bottom of the linked page for more details)
3. Hockey Alberta Parent Declaration Form
4. We only accept Utility Bills (Water, Gas or Power Bill)  as proof of residence as well we will also need your community league name.
5. Hockey Canada Medical Information Form   please email this to headtrainer@cac-hockey.com

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Registrar Betty @ registrar@cac-hockey.com or call 780-499-4148

*If any of the above forms are missing at the first Skate the player will not be allowed on the Ice*

Player Fee Summary Estimate

2024/25 PLAYER FEES 

*The 2025-2026 fees are not set and fees are subject to change.

The Club tries to operate on a balanced budget each year and the Executive projects a budget of anticipated expenses and known revenues such as sponsors. Player registration fees are calculated to cover such expenses as

• Game ice
• Referee fees for league play and playoffs
• Time Keepers
• Trainers and supplies
• Practice ice (approximately 2 practices per week for AA or 3 for AAA)
• Game jerseys and socks
• Practice jerseys
• Team photos
• Banquet and awards
• Travel - bus, hotel, meal allowance for league games out-of-town
• Coaches and team staff honorariums
• Coaching supplies
• Coach apparel
• Coaching Clinics and certification
• Club administration
• Hockey Edmonton, Hockey Alberta, and Hockey Canada fees
• League fees
• Player and coach insurance coverage
• Player, goalie, and coach skill development programs

For the 2024-2025 season, families will have the option of 1 or 4 payments for the fees.

• The first payment is due at the time of team registration.
• If payment in full is chosen, the balance is due at team registration.
• If installments are chosen, the first installment (40%) is due at team registration and the following 3 installments will be due on October 30 (20%), November 20 (20%), and January 15 (20%).
• During your online registration, you can select payment by credit card or e-transfer.
• If you choose to pay by credit card, installments will automatically be charged to your card on the dates listed.
• If you choose to pay by e-transfer, please pay by chosen installment method with e-transfer for the outlined dates.
• Accepted methods of payment are VISA, MasterCard, or E-Transfer.

The team is responsible for all team expenses including additional practice ice required over and above the allocation assigned to the team by the Club (approx. 2 practices per week).  

 REFUND POLICY

• Refund requests must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
• Please submit your request to CAC Office attn: Betty email to registrar@cac-hockey.com
• Please allow approximately 3 weeks for the processing of the refund from the time of notification.
• Administration fees will not be refunded.
• Tryout and Registration fees include a $75.00 non-refundable administration charge.

Betty Chmilar

780-499-4148

registrar@cac-hockey.com