Our Mission
The Sylvan Lake Rec Hockey Association is a family-oriented organization, which believes that all youth should have the opportunity to play non-contact hockey in a fun and supportive environment.
We are now proud to announce that we are part of the Hockey Alberta Play Hockey program. This offers us new advantages and increased insurance and support for our families.
Vision
The SLRHA will provide a positive experience for youth and their families.
Core Principles
1. The focus of all SLRHA events will be to ensure all involved will have a fun and safe experience.
2. This is a no-contact league, and therefore any body contact or rough play will not be tolerated.
3. Families will be encouraged to be involved throughout the hockey season.
4. This league is open to male and female athletes regardless of ability or previous hockey experience.
5. Games and practices will be held at reasonable hours of the day.
6. Hockey skills, team play and good sportsmanship are key to a safe and rewarding season, and continually developed by volunteer coaches and officials.
7. There will be generally one session per week; however other optional activities may be made available for those wish to participate.
8. All players, coaches and game officials will be treated with respect. We are a zero tolerance league. Violence, abuse or the use of drugs and alcohol will be dealt with appropriately.
Please complete the Respect In Sport Program at
Ages
SLRHA is for male and female athletes from 5 to 17 years of age.
Equipment
Full equipment is required for all players. In addition to a hockey stick and good fitting skates, required equipment includes a helmet (CSA approved), shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey pants, hockey gloves, athletic support, shin pads, hockey socks and a BNQ certified neck guard. Team jerseys will be loaned for the season and must be returned at the end of the season.
Officiating and Coaching:
Coaches and bench help will be volunteers and will be people who appreciate the recreational purpose of SLRHA, and agree with its Mission Statement, Vision and Core Principles. All coaches working with our youth will require Respect in Sport for Activity leaders, RCMP vulnerable sector check and RCMP criminal record checks. One bench staff per team will be required to complete an on ice safety course. Respect in Sport will be paid for by the SLRHA board for a maximum of 3 coaches/bench staff. One on ice safety course will be paid for by SLRHA board. Insurance will only cover the three listed coaches/bench staff. You can download a CRC form here. http://mycrc.ca
Referee Policy
- Referees must be Hockey Canada certified. The Schedule and Referee Director will provide teams with a list of Hockey Canada certified referees.
- It is recommended that referees are at minimum older than the age group they are refereeing. Some exceptions may apply in the U15 and U18 age groups based on referee availability.
- All refs to sign off on SLRHA rules and to enforce them during a game.
- Refs have the right to remove any player or coach from the bench/ice due to verbal abuse.
- Requirements for the different age groups are listed below along with rates.
- U8 – Hockey Alberta Refs are not required. Coaches will be on the ice for all games (no payment for 5-7 refs)
- U11 – Minimum 1 Hockey Alberta Certified Ref ($40 total – $20 each if 2 refs used)
- U15 – Minimum 2 Hockey Alberta Certified Refs ($40 per ref: $80 total)
- U18 – Minimum 2 preferred 3 Hockey Alberta Certified Refs ($50 per ref for $100 total when using 2 refs, OR $60 for ref and $40/linesmen $140 total when using 3 refs)
- Coaches or Managers are responsible to pay ref’s and utilize the SLRHA referee reimbursement form, which is submitted to the SLRHA treasurer.
Volunteering
Sylvan Lake Rec Hockey Association is always looking for volunteers. Parents are encouraged to help out whenever possible. Remember that this is your league.
New to the 2025/26 Season; parents will be asked for a post dated cheque as a volunteer/jersey bond. Each skater will be asked to provide a post dated (March 15, 2026) $200 cheque to their coach at the first practice. This will NOT be cashed, and returned to you once you've completed volunteer hours and your skaters jersey/socks are returned at the final game. If you are unable to complete your volunteer hours, or lose/misplace, do not return your jersey/socks your cheque will be cashed.
Contacts
For any further information please email: secretary@slrha.net
NEWS
2025-2026 Registration opens July 15th 2025
Please visit the registration page to sign up a skater or as a coach/volunteer. Thank you SLRH
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