U11 Overview
U11 program focuses on introducing young players to hockey through fun, skill development, teamwork
U11 (2016-2017)
U11 Community Hockey (2016–2017 Birth Years) The U11 program uses a tiered structure so players of all experience levels can be placed on teams suited to their skills.
- Evaluations (September): Players take part in skill sessions and 3–4 scrimmages over a couple of weeks. They’ll skate with different groups to ensure balanced teams. - Evaluations Page
- Teams: After evaluations, teams of 15–18 players (including 1–2 goalies) are formed.
- Season (October–March): Includes ~20 games (tiering round + regular season) and 18+ practices. Ice times may be weekday evenings or weekends.
- League Play: Teams compete in the Edmonton Federation Hockey League (EFHL). Games are 1 hour, refereed, and scores are kept.
- Events & Tournaments: All teams play in Minor Hockey Week (January) and playoffs( Feb/Mar). Most teams also enter 2–3 tournaments per year, either in Edmonton or elsewhere in Alberta.
- Locations: Practices aim to be in southeast Edmonton, but final ice allocation depends on Hockey Edmonton.
- Family Role: Parents contribute seed money and fundraise to cover extras like additional ice, tournament fees, apparel, or off‑ice activities. Each team sets its own budget and activity plan at the start of the season.
- Development Focus: Skating and hockey skills are emphasized, with coaching tailored to the team’s overall skill level.
For more information on what you might expect in a U11 program, please refer to the following resources.
- Hockey Edmonton U11 Player Pathway
- Hockey Alberta Player Pathway
New for the 2026-27 season - Millwoods Hockey U11 Tier 1 Program
U11 - Tier 1 Competitive Stream
Millwoods Hockey is excited to enhance our U11 program with a renewed focus on our Tier 1 athletes. Beginning in the 2026–27 season, we are committed to strengthening development, competitiveness, and team culture while building a fun, positive environment.
To support this next step, Tier 1 players and families can expect an increased level of commitment as we work toward a more club-style experience within our community association.
What the U11 Tier 1 Program Offers
Players selected to the Millwoods U11 Tier 1 team will benefit from:
- High-quality coaching focused on skill development, teamwork, and hockey IQ
- A competitive environment that builds confidence and resilience
- Additional development sessions, including power skating and dryland training
- Extra practices and tournament opportunities
- 3–5 hockey activities per week to support ongoing growth and progression
Our goal is to challenge athletes, advance their development, and fuel their passion for the game.
Head Coach Selection
Interested applicants must submit a
Head Coach Application to Operations Manager
Kerri at
seeraadmin@shaw.ca.
A final coach selection will be made
after the third round of evaluations.
Evaluations
For the 2026–27 season, Millwoods Hockey will conduct separate U11 tryouts led by independent third-party evaluators to ensure a fair and transparent process.
Please refer to the evaluation schedule for all possible ice times.
Players who assess at the Tier 1 level may opt out of the advanced stream. Please communicate this decision to the U11 Director before evaluations conclude.
This approach will be reviewed following the 2026–27 season.
Program Overview
Season Fees
- Base Fee: $835.00 - (already paid by registered players)
- Tier 1 Additional Fee: $TBD per player (paid September–December)
- Estimated Total Program Cost: $TBD per player (before fundraising)
Fundraising & Sponsorship
Teams may use fundraising or sponsorship to help reduce overall costs or supplement team budgets.
Program Features
- Coaching Staff: Parent coaches
- Team Roster: 15 skaters + 2 goalies
- Regular Season Games: ~20
- Team Practices: 40–44
- Dryland Training: Partner organizations TBD
- Skills Development: 18–20 Monday evening sessions led by certified third-party instructors
- Exhibition Games: 1–4
- Weekly Commitment: ~3–5 days per week
- Tournaments: 2–3
- Minor Hockey Week: Minimum 2 games
- Playoffs: 2–6 games
- Included Gear:
- Millwoods Hockey player bag
- Practice jersey and socks
- Team warm-up gear
More program details will be shared as they are finalized. Our website will be updated as new information becomes available.
Contact us:
- Operations Manager: Kerri Bishop – seeraadmin@shaw.ca