EVALUATIONS - 2026/2027
The 2026-2027 season is here, and Southwest Hockey is looking forward to welcomg our athletes back to the rink!
Our evaluation process continues to follow the established framework supported by Hockey Calgary, Hockey Canada, and Village Sports, providing consistency and clarity for families across all age groups.
Evaluations help us understand where athletes are today so they can be placed in an environment that supports development, confidence, and a positive season experience. Each year brings new athletes into every division, which means returning players are evaluated within a refreshed group of peers. As divisions evolve, team placements can shift from season to season based on the overall skill landscape - a natural part of minor hockey as age groups change.
While the process remains steady, every season brings new opportunities for athletes to grow, compete, and enjoy the game.
We're excited to begin a strong year of Cougars hockey!
Our evaluation process continues to follow the established framework supported by Hockey Calgary, Hockey Canada, and Village Sports, providing consistency and clarity for families across all age groups.
Evaluations help us understand where athletes are today so they can be placed in an environment that supports development, confidence, and a positive season experience. Each year brings new athletes into every division, which means returning players are evaluated within a refreshed group of peers. As divisions evolve, team placements can shift from season to season based on the overall skill landscape - a natural part of minor hockey as age groups change.
While the process remains steady, every season brings new opportunities for athletes to grow, compete, and enjoy the game.
We're excited to begin a strong year of Cougars hockey!
EVALUATION INFORMATION
Southwest Hockey continues its partnersip with Village Sports for the upcoming season.
For questions about your child's evaluations, your first point of contact is your Age Division Coordinator.
If no Coordinator is listed, please contact the Director of Evaluations, Assistant Director of Evaluations (Senior: U13, U15, U18) or Assistant Director of Evaluations (Junior: U7, U11, U13).
For questions about your child's evaluations, your first point of contact is your Age Division Coordinator.
If no Coordinator is listed, please contact the Director of Evaluations, Assistant Director of Evaluations (Senior: U13, U15, U18) or Assistant Director of Evaluations (Junior: U7, U11, U13).
EMAIL & COMMUNICATIONS
Members are responsible for ensuring they receive Association emails.
Please check your Spam/Junk folder regularly.
Legacy email accounts such as Hotmail, Live, MSN, or Passport may require whitelisting to ensure proper delivery.
Please check your Spam/Junk folder regularly.
Legacy email accounts such as Hotmail, Live, MSN, or Passport may require whitelisting to ensure proper delivery.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
This document outlines the full evaluation process, including timelines, grouping, scoring, and placement decisions.
Families should review these procedures before evaluations begin to understand how decisions are made and what to expect.
Families should review these procedures before evaluations begin to understand how decisions are made and what to expect.
HYBRID - U11 PLAYER/GOALIE FAQ
The Hybrid Goalie option allows eligible U11 athletes to dress and play as both a goaltender and skater. Hybrid Goalies participate in a certain % breakdown of games as a goaltender and skater.
U11 Hybrid Goalies are permitted to dress as a skater when not scheduled to play as a goaltender.
To better understand this role, please review the FAQ.
U11 Hybrid Goalies are permitted to dress as a skater when not scheduled to play as a goaltender.
To better understand this role, please review the FAQ.
BODY CHECKING VS. NON-BODY CHECKING
This section explains the differences between body checking and non‑body checking streams.
Families can review safety considerations, evaluation criteria, and how players are placed into the appropriate pathway for their age division.
Families can review safety considerations, evaluation criteria, and how players are placed into the appropriate pathway for their age division.
EVAL TEAM ROLES
Evaluation team members support the process by coordinating ice sessions, managing logistics, and ensuring consistency across all groups.
This section outlines the responsibilities of coordinators, volunteers, and on‑ice helpers during evaluations.
This section outlines the responsibilities of coordinators, volunteers, and on‑ice helpers during evaluations.
EVALUATOR ETHICS
Evaluators should follow a strict code of ethics to ensure fairness, neutrality, and consistency. This includes confidentiality, impartial scoring, and adherence to Association standards throughout the evaluation process.
BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS
Southwest Hockey maintains a zero‑tolerance approach to bullying or inappropriate conduct.
All participants, parents, and spectators must uphold RESPECTFUL standards to support a safe and positive evaluation environment.
All participants, parents, and spectators must uphold RESPECTFUL standards to support a safe and positive evaluation environment.
AFFILIATION INFORMATION
Affiliation rules outline how players may be called up to support teams throughout the season.
The "Affiliation Information" helps explains eligibility, expectations, and how affiliations are managed within the Association.
The "Affiliation Information" helps explains eligibility, expectations, and how affiliations are managed within the Association.
APPEAL PROCESS
Families wishing to appeal an evaluation result must follow the process outlined in the Evaluation Procedures & Guidelines.
Appeals are reviewed according to Section 28 of the document and must be submitted within the required timelines.
Appeals are reviewed according to Section 28 of the document and must be submitted within the required timelines.