FAQs

List of 23 items.

• How are teams formed?

  • Teams are determined by third party evaluators that view tryouts and complete assessments based on on-ice performance. Scores from assessments are provided to Evolution Hockey and teams are formed accordingly. Once assessments are completed and teams are formed, parents will be notified on player placement/selection. 
     
    Please note, playing hockey at the appropriate level is essential for skill development, confidence, and overall enjoyment of the game. Competing against similarly skilled players provides the right balance of challenge and success, allowing for steady improvement without being overwhelmed. Players grow best when they are engaged, challenged, and able to contribute, setting them up for long-term success and a lifelong love of the game.
     
    Our objective is always to play at the highest level possible - this is determined by the participants who sign up. While we have every intention to play A1, if A1 players do not sign up, we may have to play at a different level. 

• What levels/divisions of hockey are available at SJR?

  • SJR can provide hockey at the A1, A2, A3 and High School levels. After tryouts and team formation, teams are placed in the appropriate division.

• Does SJR have any girls only teams?

  • If enough girls register to play, SJR will offer a girls-only hockey team. While the school has traditionally integrated female players into co-ed teams, the goal is to provide a dedicated girls team if there is sufficient interest, commitment and participation. 

• What training do your hockey coaches have?

  • Evolution Hockey coaches are hockey professionals who are licensed and follow the  Hockey Canada skill development curriculum. Their passion is helping players, goaltenders and coaches in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Parent coaches complete the following training as per their assigned age group: https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/requirements/

• Can my child play for the Community Association and SJR?

  • Because SJR A1, A2 and A3 teams are categorized within the FGNHA (Fort Garry North Hockey Association) they are considered a “Special Organization” and are bound by certain regulations, they are as follows:
    • You cannot play for both the Community Association and SJR simultaneously.
    • If your child tries out for AAA or AA and does not make their team, they can return to play at SJR.
    • If your child tries out for A1, A2 or A3 in the community, and does not make their team, according to Hockey Winnipeg rules, they cannot return to play at SJR that year. (please reference Hockey Winnipeg Rule Book 2023/2024 - page 78, Section O.)
    • If your child tries out for SJR, and does not make their team, they can return to their community association in order to be placed on a team.
      
      

• Does SJR hockey have a Safety Person?

  • Yes. They are titled “Safety Officer”. Each team is required to have 1 or 2 Safety Officers.
  • Safety Officer training is MANDATORY for anyone who signs up regardless of previous education.

• How are players prepared for contact in hockey?

  • During pre-season coaches will lead SJR U15 players through an introduction on how to give and receive safe contact.

• How do I become a Parent Coach?

  • Parents can contact Ryan Laing, Director of SJR Hockey, for interest in coaching. ryan@evolutionhockey.ca

• How do I become a Parent Manager?

  • Volunteer - reach out to Ryan Laing, Director of SJR Hockey. ryan@evolutionhockey.ca

• How do I become a Safety Officer?

  • Volunteer - reach out to Ryan Laing, Director of SJR Hockey. ryan@evolutionhockey.ca

• How do I create a Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) account? Why do I need one?

  • HCR accounts are required in order to be a rostered member of a team. All bench staff and players are considered rostered members.

• How does registration work? When does registration open?

  • SJR provides all families with a hockey registration link that is sent out through your “mySJR” account. Click on the link and follow the prompts to complete registration.
  • If you did not receive a registration link, please contact the school.
  • Registration typically opens within the first few weeks of July and closes mid-August.

• How often do I have to certify through RIS?

  • RIS for Parents does not need recertification.
  • RIS for Coaches (Activity Leaders) requires recertification every 5 years.
    
    

• I already took RIS for Coaches (Activity Leaders). Does this satisfy the RIS for Parents requirement as well?

  • No. The RIS for Activity Leaders and RIS for Parents programs are two very different programs. If you are both a parent and a coach, you will need to take both programs.
  • RIS for Parents click here.
  • RIS for Coaches (Activity Leaders) click here.

• I already took RIS with another sport/for another child. Do I have to take it again?

  • Not if your RIS certification is still valid.
  • You will, however, have to link your certification to your child’s Hockey Canada HCR account.

• I want to become a coach for my child’s team. How do I do that?

  Please contact Ryan Laing, Director of SJR Hockey. ryan@evolutionhockey.ca
  

• Is there contact in SJR hockey?

  • Contact begins at the U15 A1 level and above (A1, AA & AAA). There is no contact at the A2 and A3 levels.

• My child is (# of years old). What are the age categories?

  Age categories are defined by birth year, not grade, and are organized as follows:

  Birth Year	Age on Dec 31	Age Category
  2019 and earlier	6 and under	Under-7 (U7)
  2017 - 2018	7 - 8	Under-9 (U9)
  2015 - 2016	9 - 10	Under-11 (U11)
  2013 - 2014	11 - 12	Under-13 (U13)
  2011 - 2012	13 - 14	Under-15 (U15)
  2008, 2009, 2010	15, 16, 17	High School (HS)

• My family is new to hockey - What equipment does my child need? Where can I find it?

  Must Have Equipment:

  • Helmet (must be CSA-certified)
  • Mouthguard
  • Neck guard
  • Shoulder pads
  • Elbow pads
  • Gloves
  • Groin guard (jock/jill/cup)
  • Hockey pants
  • Shin pads
  • Hockey socks
  • Skates (With Skate Guards)
  • Hockey stick (With Stick Tape)
  • Hockey Jersey (Practice Jersey required / Game Jersey’s provided)
  • Equipment bag
  • Water Bottle

  Trusted Hockey Equipment Stores in Winnipeg:
  
  

  • Pembina Source For Sports - 2077 Pembina Hwy
  • Royal Sports - 750 Pembina Hwy
  • Play It Again Sports - U-730, St Anne's Rd
  • Play it Again Sports - 1375 McPhillips St
  • Pro Hockey Life - 860 St James St
  • Sport Chek - 1570 Regent Ave
  • Sport Chek - 1485 Portage Ave
  • Sport Chek - 1731 Kenaston Blvd
  • Sport Chek - 3673 Portage Ave

• What is Respect in Sport? Why do I have to take it? How do I take it?

  • Respect keeps hockey fun.
  • Hockey is meant to be an enjoyable, character-building experience for players and parents alike. But one reason players and parents leave the minor hockey system is disrespectful behaviour in the arena. That’s why maintaining respect in the hockey environment is essential.
  • Respect in Sport data indicates that the No. 1 threat facing community sports today is harassment. Seventy percent of children drop out of organized sports by age 13 – mostly due to bullying, discrimination, abuse or harassment.
  • Respect in Sport aims to change that.
  • Respect in Sport promotes the safety and well-being of all minor hockey players, encourages productive communication with officials and coaches, and fosters a positive hockey experience for everyone involved.
  • By promoting respect on and off the ice, Respect in Sport is designed to prevent harassment and keep children involved in organized hockey, which means they can continue to experience the benefits of exercise and teamwork that come with playing minor hockey.
  • Parents and coaches are uniquely positioned to maintain a positive culture at the minor hockey level, which is why it’s so important for them to model good behaviour for Canada’s youth. Over one million Canadians are Respect in Sport-certified. With Respect in Sport, parents and coaches have the tools to maintain a fun, positive environment on the rink and to keep hockey fun for children of all ages.
  • You can learn more about Respect in Sport for Parents here. Additional details about Respect in Sport for Coaches can be found here.
  • RIS for Parents click here.
  • RIS for Coaches (Activity Leaders) click here.

• What is the average weekly time commitment?

  Depending on your child's age category, time per week will vary:

  • U7 = 2 hrs per week (One game and one practice)
  • U9 - U15 = 3 to 4 hrs per week (two practices and one or two games)
  • High School = 3 to 5 hrs per week (two to three practices and one or two games)

• What other volunteers are needed? How do I sign up?

  • Volunteer positions required each season are Parent Manager and Safety Officer. Please click the hyperlinks for more information.
  • If you want to sign up for either volunteer position please contact Ryan Laing, Director of SJR Hockey. ryan@evolutionhockey.ca

• What training do your hockey coaches have?

  • Evolution Hockey coaches are hockey professionals who are licensed and follow the Hockey Canada skill development curriculum. Their passion is helping players, goaltenders and coaches in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Parent coaches complete the following training as per their assigned age group: https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/requirements/