2026 SLHC Sessions
Registration for Summer 2026
Registration Update — February 11, 2026
Important: Please do NOT submit multiple registrations. If something goes wrong, we can usually fix it on our end.
**February 11 - We have opened up one more session!! Session 4-2 will run from August 2 to August 7
2026 Session Availability - If there are spots open in a CLOSED session, please do not register. These openings are intentional and reserved for internal purposes.
- FULL Sessions:
- Session 6
- Session 5
- Session 4
- Session 3
- Session 2
- Session 1
- All Girls 1
- All Girls 2
- Goaltenders 2
- Limited Availability:
- Goaltenders 1
- Session 4-2
A waitlist is available for all sessions. Please email info@sylvanlakehockeycamp.com with your child’s name, birthdate, and the session number you are requesting. Certificate winners, please email us with the session wanted - we have spots saved for you until March 31/26.
2026 Camp Updates
Sessions: There will be 6 sessions in 2026 (not 7).
We will not begin in June, and the final week of August overlaps with the return to school.Angling Clinic: Now included in regular instruction throughout the week.
All Girls Sessions: Two All Girls weeks will be offered — one in July, one in August — running concurrently with Session 5 on the second ice surface.
Important Notes
Questions? Please email info@sylvanlakehockeycamp.com — this is the best way to reach us.
Always include your child’s name and session number in your message.- Please add info@sylvanlakehockeycamp.com and karen@sylvanlakehockeycamp.com to your safe senders list, as reply emails may occasionally land in your junk or spam folder. All emails are answered within 48 hours or less.
Phone Calls: We are not open 24/7. While email is available anytime, please keep phone calls to business hours.
Policies: Please review our Payment & Cancellation Policy prior to registering.
Returning Players: Update your 2026 Player Application Form before registering.
Several items must be refreshed yearly to ensure accurate placement and information.
All Girls Session
We accept players from ages 6 - 15 years old, with the majority of our players between the ages of 7 - 13 years old.
Your child MUST be 6 years of age before camp starts. No exceptions.
Our on-ice program follows Hockey Canada’s Long-Term Player Development model, focusing on age- and skill-appropriate fundamentals. Skating, puck control, and team play build confidence and skill on the ice, while off-ice sessions encourage teamwork, leadership, and athletic growth.
WAITLIST
Our camps fill quickly! If the session you want shows a “Waitlist” badge, please
fill out the Waitlist Form ↗ with your child’s name, date of birth, and session preference.
SLHC Sessions
We accept players from ages 6 - 15 years old, with the majority of our players between the ages of 7 - 13 years old.
Your child MUST be 6 years of age before camp starts. No exceptions.
Our on-ice program follows Hockey Canada’s Long-Term Player Development model, focusing on age- and skill-appropriate fundamentals. Skating, puck control, and team play build confidence and skill on the ice, while off-ice sessions encourage teamwork, leadership, and athletic growth.
WAITLIST
Our camps fill quickly! If the session you want shows a “Waitlist” badge, please
fill out the Waitlist Form ↗ with your child’s name, date of birth, and session preference.
Goaltenders Sessions
We accept players from ages 7 - 17 years old, with the majority of our players between the ages of 7 - 13 years old.
Your child MUST be 7 years of age before camp starts.
Our Goaltender Camps are limited to 60 goalies per session, divided into 3 groups of 20 for focused instruction. Each group rotates through specialized on-ice stations over two half-days and two full days to maximize teaching and development. Off-ice training sharpens reflexes, and classroom sessions make goaltending concepts clear and practical.
We’ve reserved limited spots in all Regular Sessions for goaltenders at a discounted rate of $200.00 + GST, if registered in a Goaltender Weekend Session. Email us for your registration code and availability!
WAITLIST
Our camps fill quickly! If the session you want shows a “Waitlist” badge, please
fill out the Waitlist Form ↗ with your child’s name, date of birth, and session preference.
General information
Your Quick Reference Guide To All 2026 SLHC Sessions
Payment Information
Payment Policy
To secure your spot in any Sylvan Lake Hockey Camp session, payment in full or a partial deposit is required at the time of registration.
All payment plans must be paid in full by June 30.
If you register without immediate payment (e.g., via eTransfer), you will have 5 days to submit payment or contact us to arrange a plan. After that, your registration will be void. One reminder email will be sent before your spot is cancelled and placed back in the queue.
Please note: We are unable to hold spots without payment and do not have the capacity to chase overdue balances.
Accepted Payment Methods
Credit Card (full payment or payment plan)
eTransfer (include name of child and order number in message)
Cheque
We offer both Credit Card and eTransfer payment plans, which can be set up with equal monthly payments.
⚠️ Do not select “Pay in Person” unless specifically instructed to do so.
Credit Card Payment Plans
If you are on a payment plan and your credit card is declined, expired, or compromised, please update your payment details immediately.
The system will attempt to process payments for a limited time; if payments are missed and not corrected, your account will fall behind and your spot may be revoked.
Groupings
Grouping Requests & Camp Assignments
Friend or Family Requests
Requests for friends or family members to be placed together must be made before groupings are finalized and Information Packages are sent out.
The best time to make your request is during registration — simply include a note in the Special Requests section or email us directly.
We do our best to accommodate these requests; however, if there is a large age gap or too many registrants between players, the request may be denied.
How Groupings Are Made
SLHC & All Girls Sessions
Groups are created approximately 1–2 weeks before camp, based on age:
Group A – youngest players
Group B – middle age range
Group C – oldest players
For 2026, as a guideline:
Group A: 2018/17 and younger
Group B: 2017–2015/14
Group C: 2014/13 and older
These are guidelines only and may vary depending on total registrations for each session.
We do not group players by Minor Hockey levels.
Players are divided evenly by birth year to ensure balanced instruction and fair play.
Goaltender Sessions
Goaltenders are grouped by age as well:
Group 1 – youngest
Group 2 – middle
Group 3 – oldest
A maximum of 60 goalies per session is accepted.
Information Packages
Your Information Package, including your child’s grouping and camp schedule, will be emailed to the address used at registration 1–2 weeks before camp.
All package details (except group lists) will also be available on our website.
Group Changes
Occasionally, adjustments to groupings may be made to accommodate ability levels or to replace cancellations.
Changes are only made if they do not negatively affect the overall balance of the group.
Each player is placed according to their birthdate, and all groups receive instruction suitable for their age and ability.
We will not move players to older or younger groups for convenience.
Final Decision
All final groupings are determined by Sylvan Lake Hockey Camp (SLHC) and are subject to change as needed.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Refunds Before Camp
Up to May 31, 2026: Refunds are available less a $35 + GST non-refundable administration fee.
From June 1, 2026, until July 5, 2026 (camp start): Refunds are available less a $100 + GST non-refundable processing fee.
Refunds After Camp Starts
After July 5, 2026: Refunds will only be issued in the case of injury, accompanied by a medical certificate, which must be supplied within 1 week of notifying SLHC.
If a player is injured during camp, the refund will be pro-rated based on days attended, less a $100 + GST non-refundable processing fee.
All other cancellations after camp starts will be issued as a full credit for the Summer of 2026.
Credits for Future Camps
Credits for the following year may be issued prior to June 15, 2026, under the same conditions.
Credits will include the full amount, including any non-refundable processing fees.
No Refunds or Credits
No refund or credit will be given if a player is a “no-show”, leaves voluntarily, or is expelled from camp.
No exceptions will be made to this policy.
Camp Changes
Switching camp weeks may be allowed upon availability, up to June 1, 2026.
Refund Processing
Refunds will be issued to the original method of payment whenever possible.
Requests will be processed within 7 days, though credit card refunds may take up to 2 weeks depending on your financial institution.
During the week
Pro Shop
Get your SLHC Swag - Hoodies, Sweats, Shorts, Ball caps, T-Shirts, etc, plus skate sharpening and jersey number and lettering.
After you arrive on Registration Day and receive your jersey, head over to the Pro Shop to have your name and favourite number put on. Registration Day is the best day to do this.
Cost for Jersey Lettering: Numbers are $6.00 each, Name is $12.00.
Photographs
A perfect memento of the week is a photo! NEW! We have a SLHC backdrop with lighting to take pictures of your player (s) while you are at camp!
We no longer have a photographer come in and take pictures. The interest in purchasing pictures in the summer has dwindled down to less than 100 over the summer and is not feasible to have a photographer come in.
