Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association is very proud of the work that has gone into developing its programs over the years. The programs are really the foundation of the success that the SMHA is known for.
Each Program is reviewed regularly to make sure that it is meeting the needs of the participants.
* It is important for U7, U9 & U11 coaches 7 TEAMS to be aware of the later start dates for games in their applicable age divisions. These later start dates for games are established by Hockey Saskatchewan and must be adhered to by all teams in Saskatchewan in these age groups.. U7 - no games of any kind before December 1st; U9 - no games of any kind until November 15th at which time exhibition games are permitted. Tournament games permisable starting December 1st and league play January 1st. U11 - no games of any kind before November 15th at which point games of all types may be played (league, exhibition & tournament).
Important: Hockey Sask sets a maximum # of total games per season (exhibition, league, and tournament) for these age groups as follows: U7 - 35, U9 - 45, U11 - 45. See the Hockey Sask Handbook for more information.
2024-25 SMHA City Playoffs - applicable to the following 10 SMHA leagues: -U13A, U13B, U13C, Female U13C, U15A, U15B, U15C, U18A, U18B & U18C -Format: Double Knock-Out unless otherwise noted for a league. -City Playoffs for each league will typically start 2-5 days after the last regular season game. -City Playoffs will conclude by March 31st.
If you have suggestions or feedback on any SMHA Programs, please advise your zone coordinator for that particular program so that he/she can bring forward the information to the central program committee that is comprised of the coordinators from all zones and led by the SMHA Chairperson for that division or program.