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FEMALE COACH DEVELOPMENT NETWORK REGISTRATION OPEN

The Female Coach Development Network is back for the 2024-25 season! The second season of the network is scheduled to pick up October 14.

Featuring monthly and bi-monthly presenters, the program provides access to mentors and resources for coaches to help navigate their seasons. One call or two calls are scheduled each month, from October-March, with professional development and the opportunity to discuss situations coaches are going through.

The Female Coach Development Network was created for female coaches across the province to connect and learn from each other. Sixty-seven coaches registered for the first year of the network.

The network is free to join and open to coaches at all levels and ages. Coaches who were participants in the network last season are required to register again for this season. Meeting and presentations will be recorded and distributed to the group following the session.

REGISTRATION LINK >

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PUCK IS DROPPING ON 2024-25 SEASON

Sharpen your skates and tape your stick, the 2024-25 season is around the corner.

Hockey Alberta has been working to ensure the game gives everyone a positive experience this season. The 2024-25 Season Puck Drop is here to share the changes coming this season, and information you need to know as you sharpen your skates for the new season.

On the webpage you can find what’s new in 2024, learn about Hockey Alberta’s strategic direction, how to play, coach and official clinics, how to report maltreatment, the new concussion protocols, information on Team Alberta programs, grants and funding and important dates.

2024-25 Season Puck Drop >

Good luck this season! And remember, hockey is supposed to be fun. Let’s give everyone a positive experience in 2024-25.

Hockey Alberta Foundation

LACE UP FOR THE GLENCROSS INVITATIONAL, OCTOBER 17

RED DEER – The Glencross Invitational is skating into Red Deer, October 17. To celebrate 11 years of the event, players will be lacing up in the charity hockey tournament and then going all in at the fun poker event.

Since 2014, the Glencross Invitational has raised over $2 million for the Hockey Alberta Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta.

“There are families needing assistance, that’s a message to us and we’re here to help out,” said Curtis Glencross, founder of the Glencross Legacy Fund and NHL alumni. “You always meet families who have used the Ronald McDonald House and you see the value in that and the support the house gives to the families. I grew up playing hockey in Alberta and every kid who wants to play should have the opportunity to play.”

Four teams with celebrity guests will face-off for the Glencross Charity Tournament Championship at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Each team of 15 skaters and a goaltender includes five celebrities and an appearance by a celebrity guest coach. That night, sponsors are invited to dinner, live & silent auction and a fun poker game at the Red Deer Resort and Casino.

“We’ve had such great support here in Red Deer,” said Glencross. “It says so much about our sponsors and our alumni group. They do so many events and the support that they give us is unbelievable.”

Formerly a roughstock event, the Glencross Invitational moved to a charity hockey tournament in 2022.

Partnership opportunities are available in the package below.

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Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships presented by ATB Host Applications now open

RED DEER – Bring memories that last a lifetime to your community. Applications are now open to host the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships presented by ATB.

The deadline to apply is November 15. All bids must follow the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships Bid Guidelines.

A total of 35 events will be held in communities around the province in 2025. With tournaments beginning March 20, events will run three consecutive weekends:

March 20-23

 U18 Female A; U18 Female B
U16 AA
U15 AAA; U15 AA; U15 A, B, C; U15 A NBC
U15 Female AA
U13 A, B, C, D; U13 Female A; U13 Female B

March 27-30

 U18 AA; U18 A, B, C, U18 A NBC
U18 Female AA
U15 Female A; U15 Female B
U13 AA; U13 Female AA
U11 AA

April 3-6

 U17 AAA

Most Minor Tiered and Minor Female events will feature eight teams – the host, a wild card and the champions from each division’s respective leagues: All Peace Hockey League, Central Alberta Hockey League, East Central Female Hockey League, Edmonton Federation Hockey League, Hockey Calgary, North Eastern Alberta Hockey League and the Rocky Mountain Female Hockey League.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League, Alberta Junior Female Hockey League, Alberta Elite Hockey League’s U18 AAA and Alberta Female Hockey League’s U18 AAA champions will be determined in a playdown format.

Provincial Championships are some of the most exciting and high-profile events each season, bringing together the top teams from across the province in each division. The thrill of playing in this exciting event makes hosting a Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship tournament a unique and special opportunity.

Bids should be emailed to Michelle Skilnick, Manager, Events & Foundation for Hockey Alberta.