AA Program

Mission Statement

Challenge, motivate, teach and inspire AA Players to reach their full potential by providing a well defined and structured program.  Each player will have the opportunity to achieve excellence by having the support of an association that is committed to integrity, respect and sportsmanship.

BAHA is pleased to announce our AA head coaches for the 2022-2023 season:

U13AA Head Coach -  Trevor Matter

U15AA Head Coach -   Kevin Bligh

U16AA Head Coach -  Scott McAuley

U18AA Head Coach - Chris Newton

PARENT MEETING - you will be asked to sign in for this meeting so attendance is mandatory by at least one parent   

U13AA Parent Meeting - August 27th @ 9am in the Banquet Room located inside the KNRRC

U15AA Parent Meeting - September 6th @ 7:30pm in the Banquet Room located inside the KNRRC

U16AA and U18AA - September 13th @ 7:30pm in the back parking lot at the KNRRC

The $250 AA tryout fee is due before or at your player's first ice time

CLICK HERE to register for AA tryouts

Should your player earn a spot on BAHA U13AA, U15AA, U16AA or U18AA please note the following:

Our AA team requirements are extra time and financial commitments, please be aware of all team requirements prior to final team selection.

**These dates are SUBJECT TO CHANGE, please check the website under Evaluations then the AA evaluations tab for updates 

**Start Dates for AA TRYOUTS TBA: 

U13 AA - AUGUST 27TH IS THE FIRST EVALUATION SCRIMMAGE. Conditioning camp which is included in your tryout fee will start August 18th

U15 AA - SEPTEMBER 5TH IS THE FIRST EVALUATION SCRIMMAGE. Conditioning camp which is included in your tryout fee will start August 29th

U16AA/U18AA

AT THIS TIME U16AA AND U18AA WILL BE COMBINED. DEPENDING ON HOW MANY COME BACK FROM AAA THEY MAY BE SEPERATED INTO 2 GROUPS

SEPTEMBER 12TH IS THE FIRST EVALUATION SCRIMMAGE. 

Conditioning camp which is included in your tryout fee will start Sept 5th

**These dates are subject to change, please check the website under Evaluations then the AA evaluations tab for updates 

Once a player is confirmed to a AA team, an additional AA Program Fee will be applied which will be due once the teams have been confirmed.

Estimated AA Fees and Payment Schedule:

There will be the option to pay AA fees in 3 equal payments or all at once. 

U13AA - $1500

U15AA - $1700

U16AA - $1600

U18AA - $1700

AA teams will receive additional practice ice and game slots.
Amounts indicated are an estimate based on the previous year's AA budget and may be subject to change.  These fees are to cover costs incurred by the association

Equipment and AA Dress Code

Each season, AA players will be provided with BAHA AA; socks, practice jerseys and pant shells -  these items are to be kept by the players. 

All players will be required to have/or purchase BAHA approved Hockey Bag, Dryland Gear & Wool Dress Jacket before being allowed to play with a AA team.  

• BAHA Hockey Bags can be purchased through BAHA, please contact the Equipment Director equipment-director@baha.ab.ca
• Players can purchase Dryland gear and Wool Jacket through BAHA approved vendors, Red Wing Sports.

Volunteer Requirements

• Volunteer commitments for AA players follows BAHA's Volunteer Program; 2 Volunteer Shifts per child OR the option to Buy Out Volunteer Shifts at time of Registration.
• CLICK HERE for Information on BAHA's Volunteer Program and/or to sign up for available shifts.
• Note: There will be NO REFUNDS on Volunteer Buy Outs this season, DO NOT choose this option if there is a possibility you may manage, coach, jersey parent or work an event.  You can buy out your shifts after registration, before Jan 1, 2023, should you choose not to volunteer (however, you are responsible for fulfilling any shifts you have signed up for or finding a member to replace you).