SPMHA COMPETITIVE STREAM PROGRAMS
For 2026-27, Sherwood Park Minor Hockey and the Sherwood Park King's Athletic Club are continuing their partnership to offer a competitive stream option for top-tiered U9, U11 & U13 athletes.
The goal of these program is to attract and retain top athletes & coaches in Sherwood Park and progress them to AA & AAA elite-stream hockey through enhanced development and program awareness.
For both the U11 & U13 Competitive Stream Programs, there will be a separate tryout process prior to the traditional SPMHA Community Program evaluation process. The reason for a separate tryout process is to provide a choice for families as there are additional expenses that come with participation in the competitive stream programs. For the U9 Competitive Stream Program, players will be selected through the regular evaluation process, though registrants not looking for the additional time and financial commitment will have the ability to opt out during registration. Any excess costs will be managed through team fundraising and a marginal increase to team cash call.
Selected players will be provided with an information session prior to team creation. This information session will include an detailed outline of the program and respective additional team costs.
The U9 competitive stream program (Junior Kings) is designed for players selected to the top-level U9 Tier 1 teams. It includes everything from the U9 Community Stream with enhancements such integrated on-and-off-ice skills training by certified 3rd party instructors, a fixed practice schedule, and additional full ice practices throughout the season.Â
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
- Integrated & coordinated on & off-ice skills training with certified skill providers.
- Target of 55 practices/player skill sessions per season
- 26-28 league games plus tournaments and exhibitions with a mix of half-ice and full-ice games.
- Increased ratio of full-ice vs shared practices
- Access to expanding inventory of player development tools
GOALTENDER DEVELOPMENT
- Additional goalie education and resources provided to goalies and goalie coaches
- Seasonal skill progression plan
COMMUNITY PRESENCE
- Focus on character building and community leadership
- Team-led volunteer activities that allow players to give back to the community
- Players are able to take pride in representing Sherwood Park both locally and around the province through legacy team names (Lancers, Archers).
The SPMHA Competitive Stream Programs are offered in partnership with:
 
