Youth Divisions

Welcome to our Youth Program

Games (*see table below for tentative game days & times):
  •  U5 - 1 game/weekend 
  •  U7 - U19 - 2 games/weekend
Practices:
  • U5 - U7 - each session includes practice time
  • U9 - U15 - 1-2 pre-season practices
  • U9 - U13 - 1 mid-season practice
Schedule:
  • Full schedule posted on website at end of March (excluding playoff weekend)
  • Playoffs - June 12-15, 2025
Note:
  • U5 - U9 divisions play at Broadmoor Arena (small rink)
  • SPBH reserves the right to move players based on age and/or skill level
  • Sherwood Park teams play against each other only - no crossover with other associations
  • Goalies: spbh will assist with equipment needs - see equipment page

*Game days in table below:
  • Tentative days/times prior to season start-up is a guideline only.
  • Days/times will be adjusted as this is dependent on registrations.
 DIVISION   TIMES   GAME DAY   COMMENTS 
 u5   8 - 10 am   Sat   practice followed by scrimmage 
 u7   10 - 2 pm   Sat   practice followed by scrimmage
   8 - 12 pm   Sun   practice followed by scrimmage 
 u9   2 - 6 pm   Sat   
   12 - 4 pm   Sun   
 u11 - u13   8 - 1 pm  Sat & Sun   
 u15   12 - 6 pm   Sat & Sun   
 u19  6 - 11 pm   Fri   
   2 - 6 pm   Sun   
Womens  7-11 pm Thur  
  6-11 pm Sat  
 Special Needs   4-5 pm   Sun   practice followed by scrimmage 
Playoffs TBD TBD  


Team Parity Evaluations:

  • U5 & U7 divisions are develpmental and the focus will be on practicing, skill develpment and building confidence. Scrimmages are for fun and flow of the game as the players are learning the rules and how to play as a team.​

  • U9-U19 evaluations - first 2 sessions will include player evaluations and equalization games as we aim for parity of teams. There will be player movement.

  • Note: friend requests will be considered but this is dependent on registration numbers, coaches, goalies, etc.

  • The Executive and Division Coordinators will build teams initially followed by team parity games for the first 1-2 sessions.​

  • Coaches will be involved with running drills, scrimmages and player evaluations.

  • Coaches, Division Coordinators, Evaluators and the Executive will make every effort to balance teams however this is a very difficult task with many factors to consider such as - goalies, 1st year vs 2nd year players, sibling/friend requests, coaches/bench helpers, players in multiple sports, etc. We thank you inadvance for your understanding and patience.

  • Note: Player Movement - We will aim to keep siblings and 1 reciprocal friend request together, if possible. Ensure your player(s) understand they may be moved after team parity has been evaluated.