Maple Leaf Athletic Club

2026/2027 Tryouts

Friday, March 20, 2026

2026 MLAC Tryout Registration Package

 

Tryout Fee:

Up to June 30, 2026 - $300

July 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026   - $400

August 15, 2026 onward   - $450

 

**Please note that the dates below could change by a week either way

U15AAA Tryout tentatively 3rd week of August

U13AA Tryout tentatively end of August

U11AA Tryout tentatively end of August

U17AAA Tryout tentatively beginning of September (depending on # of registrations)

All other levels will depend on # of registrations and will be posted on our website

 

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTRATION PROCESS

 

This season, MLAC will have the following teams:

  • 1 U18AA team
  • 1 U17AAA team
  • 1 U16AA team
  • 1 U15AAA team
  • 2 U15AA teams
  • 1 U13AAA team
  • 1 U13AA team
  • 1 U11AA team

 

U17AAA - Players who are 15-16 and interested in the U17AAA tryouts should choose the U16-U17 age group.  Those 15 year old players who are released from the U17AAA team have the option of a 2nd tryout with another club or going directly to MLAC's U16AA team which will comprise of only 15 year olds.

 

U18AAA Junior Oilers/ JUNIOR A Releases:

U18 eligible players who choose to tryout for the U18AAA Junior Oilers or any Junior A teams must also register for MLAC tryouts upon return.  In order to take advantage of the MLAC early bird tryout fee, you must submit your registration before the deadline of June 30, 2026.

 

***It is recommended that players register with MLAC to take advantage of the early bird fee and discounted rates.  If the player does not return from the Junior Oilers or Junior camp (i.e. they make the Junior Oilers or a Junior team), the tryout fee will be refunded in full.

 

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FEE TERMS:

There are no refunds for MLAC tryouts, with the exception of medical reasons. 

 

Medical Exemption: A refund of the tryout fee minus a $50 administration fee can be requested for medical reasons only. To receive this refund, you must provide a medical note signed by a physician to the MLAC Registrar no later than 12 AM on the first day of tryouts.  This fee is non-refundable after 12 AM on the first day of tryouts.

 

Exhibition games may be used to assist the coaching staff in determining final rosters and the players may be charged an additional fee to cover the costs of referees, ice rentals and other team expenses to be determined by the head coach.

 

Please complete the fillable MLAC Tryout Form in FULL. Should you wish to pay by credit card, please complete the information at the bottom of the form and forward (no photos) to Liz Huston at mlahcfin@telus.net  If you prefer to pay by cash  please return the completed form and e-transfer your tryout fee to mlahcfin@telus.net indicating your player's first and last name in the e-transfer comments.

 

**The tryout fee is based on the date all documentation (application form, payment and proof of residency for new MLAC players) is received.

 

Players will be assigned a team for the first round of tryouts where scrimmage games will be played and will be posted on the MLAC website shortly before tryouts begin.  There is no switching of teams.

Players will be evaluated by the coaching staff based on skill, knowledge of the game and position trying out for, in a fair and equitable manner. The decisions made by the coaches are supported by the Maple Leaf Athletic Club.  

 

PLAYER RELEASES:

 

Releases will occur after the 3rd skate with all releases posted on the MLAC website. 

If a released player would like tryout for another club, please see Elite Player Movement for Waiver and Notification-of-Tryout forms at aacouncil.com for instructions.

 

When a player is released at the U15AA:

  • there may be an invitation to try out by the coach of one of the other MLAC AA teams, or
  • request entry to the AAA Elite Player Movement or AA Model Player Movement process, go to Elite Council for step-by-step instructions and information, or
  • return to the Federation (House) program

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  1. Please ensure that you live within the MLAC boundaries, Boundary Mapand the MLAC Communities Draw

 

  1. ONLY NEW PLAYERSWHO DIDN'T TRYOUT LAST SEASON and registering for the 2026-27 season must provide proof of residency, by way of a current utility bill (Direct Energy or Epcor)  

 

  1. All parents must have a valid Respect in Sport in order to register for tryouts.  Please log into your HCR profile and ensure your Respect in Sport, Parent certification is valid for the 2026-27 season.

 

Note that if you have registered for tryouts with your zone and want to try out with MLAC, we require our registration form to be submitted with payment as we are not affiliated with the zones.

 

Tryouts teams,dates and skate times to be posted on our website early August.  No follow up emails will be sent as all information will be posted on our website.  

 

All questions regarding tryouts can be directed to Liz Huston, Registrar at  mlahcfin@telus.net

 

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