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Key dates in March
The hockey season has flown by and we are into our last month of hockey! There are a number of dates to take note of in March, including the following: March 1 to 17 are playoffs for our U-11 and U-13 teams! March 9 is the Timbits Winter Jamboree March 21 is the SWAT board…
Read MoreKey dates in February
February promises to be another great month of hockey for our SWAT families! Mark your calendars for the following key dates: Feb. 1 is the beginning of the Hockey Alberta U-9 full-ice pilot project. Feb. 14 is when playoff schedules are released for U-11 and U-13 teams. Feb. 15 is the deadline to apply to…
Read MoreApply to be a HADP coach for the 2024/2025 season
SWAT is looking for a U-11 HADP head coach for the 2024/2025 season! You will need to meet coach certification requirements at the level indicated by Hockey Alberta, Hockey Edmonton and SWAT Hockey and also have past experience coaching hockey. Submit your application If you’re interested in this volunteer role, we want to hear from…
Read MoreHockey Alberta U-9 full-ice pilot project
Effective Feb. 1, 2024, Hockey Alberta is implementing a full-ice pilot project at the U-9 level of the Intro to Hockey program. Full-ice pilot project The Hockey Alberta full-ice pilot project for U-9 is running from Feb. 1 to March 31, 2024. The pilot project focuses on the adoption of Hockey Canada’s End of Season…
Read MoreSWAT takes on the West Edmonton Mall World Waterpark
Page last updated on March 9 The SWAT year-end party at the West Edmonton Mall World Waterpark has been postponed. We know many of our families were interested in this event, and thank you for purchasing tickets and help spread the word! Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the event until fall…
Read MoreCold weather and Edmonton Minor Hockey Week
The below information was shared on Facebook by Hockey Edmonton on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week (QEMHW) does not have a cold weather policy; therefore, will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Hockey Alberta One-Weather Travel Policy (page 27). Hockey Edmonton’s primary concern is the safety of their families. As…
Read MoreNew Year’s message from SWAT President Stephen Avivi
Happy New Year, SWAT families! As we say hello to 2024 – and the second half of our hockey season – there are many things we can look forward to celebrating! Coming up in mid-January, our SWAT teams in U-9 to U-13 will participate in Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. 2024 marks the 60th year of…
Read MoreShare your Edmonton Minor Hockey Week stories!
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week tournament, and SWAT wants to hear your best tournament memories and stories! Share your stories and memories One of our volunteer SWAT communicators recently shared that her grandmother won a car at an Edmonton Minor Hockey Week tournament many years ago, which prompted…
Read MoreKey dates in January
Happy New Year, SWAT families! January promises to be another fun month of hockey, with a focus on Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. January 12 to 21 is Edmonton Minor Hockey Week 2024 is the 60th anniversary of Edmonton Minor Hockey Week! Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week runs from Jan. 12 to 21, 2024 and celebrates one of the biggest…
Read More2024 Edmonton Minor Hockey Week
Information updated on Jan. 4, 2024 to add information for parents, coaches and tournament rules. 2024 is the 60th anniversary of Edmonton Minor Hockey Week! Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week runs from Jan. 12 to 21, 2024 and celebrates one of the biggest and longest-running minor hockey tournaments in the world! This season, Hockey Edmonton…
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