U13 Overview

U13 continues to build on earlier age divisions with tiered team formation and full-ice gameplay. Players in this division range from beginners to experienced skaters and participate in city-wide league play through Hockey Edmonton.

What to Expect

• Open to players regardless of prior hockey experience
• Teams are formed through evaluations held in September (4+ skates)
• Tiering places players with similar skill levels and ensures balanced competition
• Games and practices may take place on any day of the week
• Practice and game locations vary across the city and suburbs
• Games include referees, scores, and standings
• Goalies are evaluated and assigned where numbers allow
• Skill development is tailored to the team’s tier and ability level

U13 AA Pathway (Club-Level Hockey)

U13 AA is managed at the club level. Players wishing to try out for U13 AA must register with one of the designated clubs based on their elite boundary:

• KC Hockey
• Maple Leafs Athletic Club (MLAC)

Eligibility is determined by your home address.
View the Elite Hockey Boundary Map

AA Tryout Process

• Players must register with their designated AA club (KC or MLAC)
• Families must notify North SEERA of their intention to try out
• If the player is not selected, contact our Registrar to begin registration with North SEERA

U13 Tier 1 Pathway (SEERA)

Players wishing to try out for U13 Tier 1 must register with SEERA Hockey. This program provides a higher level of competition within the community hockey system.

Tier 1 Tryout Process

• Players must register with SEERA to attend U13 Tier 1 tryouts
• Players must also register with North SEERA to reserve their spot in case they are not selected
• If selected to the SEERA Tier 1 team, your North SEERA registration fees will be refunded

Team Fees

• Seed Money: Each U13 player is required to contribute approximately $150 in seed money at the beginning of the season (exact amount determined by each team).