For the past two seasons (2022-24), Hockey Alberta has worked with Minor Hockey Leagues to operate the U11 Hockey Alberta Development Pilot province-wide. The Pilot explored the top level of U11 hockey in the province and provided results and feedback from the two seasons that are overwhelmingly positive. As a result, Hockey Alberta has decided to create the category of U11 AA, officially, for the 2024-25 season onwards.
For the 2024-2025 season LMHA will be hosting one U11 HADP team. All players located within Lethbridge, along with players in surrounding communities without a U11AA program are eligible to tryout for the Lethbridge teams.
The registration process for tryouts along with the tryout dates and structure will be announced later this summer. All players trying out for U11 AA need to be registered by September 1.
Lethbridge players not selected to U11 AA will continue for a roster spot on the Tier Travel team (Tier 1 or 2). Non-Lethbridge players not selected to U11 AA will return to their home minor hockey association for placement.
In addition to U11 AA and Tier (CAHL League), LMHA will still host a city only U11 league for Lethbridge residents.