Entering its eighth season, the SSHD AAA Hockey Club has established itself as the finest spring hockey development program in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The club hosts AAA teams for male and female athletes from U7 to U14. The program features exclusively professional non-parent head coaches and fully integrated development which includes league play, tournament play, advanced individual skill sessions run by professional instructors, and off-ice training from the region’s leaders in each domain.
If you are serious about using the spring to give your player the best possible development boost, and they are considered to be one of the most focused, coachable, and hard-working players on their team, then we have a great opportunity for them and your family.
Program Costs
2026 Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development
Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development (SSHD)
| Age | Deposit | Payment #1 | Payment #2 | Payment #3 | Payment #4 | Total | Eval Camp Registration |
| 2020 (U7) | $149 | $390 | $520 | $390 | $390 | $1,709 | REGISTER |
| 2019 (U8) | $149 | $390 | $520 | $390 | $390 | $1,709 | REGISTER |
| 2018 (U9) | $149 | $390 | $520 | $390 | $390 | $1,709 | REGISTER |
| 2017 (U10) | $149 | $390 | $520 | $390 | $390 | $1,709 | REGISTER |
| 2016 (U11) | $149 | $390 | $520 | $390 | $390 | $1,709 | REGISTER |
| 2015 (U12) | $149 | $428 | $428 | $428 | $426 | $1,859 | REGISTER |
| 2014 (U13) | $149 | $428 | $428 | $428 | $426 | $1,859 | REGISTER |
| 2013 (U14) | $149 | $428 | $428 | $428 | $426 | $1,859 | REGISTER |
Evaluation Camp
Players looking to join the Senators Spring AAA Hockey Program are expected to attend the SSHD AAA Evaluation Camp taking place Monday, October 12 at the Bell Sensplex. Over the course of the day, players will participate in three (3) hours of ice while being evaluated by a team of professional non-parent evaluators. Players evaluated at the appropriate level will be invited to join the Senators Spring AAA Hockey Program for the upcoming spring season.
Program Information
If you are looking to use your spring season for pure development, this program is for you. The Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development Program focuses first and foremost on advance skill development, led by professional full-time coaches. Players are then encouraged to put what they’ve learned into games through the combination of non-traditional league play through the Ottawa Senators Spring Youth Leagues (team dependent) and traditional game play through selected spring tournaments. This is a development program for serious athletes only, and while a key part of our club philosophy is to push players to their limits during development, it is also to focus on each athlete loving their experience. Our coaches strive to ensure a fun but extremely challenging environment. Off-ice development is equally important, and all SSHD AAA club members will be exposed to an educative and focused program delivered by Fitquest Inc’s professional strength and conditioning coaches (team dependent)
Simply put; the Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development Program is the perfect answer to provide players with additional skill development, fun, and the competitive-minded push they need before they head into an off-season of other activities.
Eligibility
The Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development Club is exclusively for those players and parents who are serious about their development. Our players are expected to be some of the most hard-working, focused, disciplined, and coachable in youth hockey. Players must be capable of playing at a competitive spring hockey level and of being pushed to perform to the best of their abilities in all games and practices. All players must also have a proven track record of being good teammates, and being respectful to coaches, officials, and the opposition. Our goal is to have competitive teams at each level with all club members being good players and good people. Players who have had discipline or behavioural issues with their minor hockey coaches are asked to refrain from applying to the SSHD program. Parents are expected to be positive influences who fully support all players and coaches in their development-first, team-first approach. At all times, players, coaches and parents must represent the Senators organization with class and pride.
Commitment Required
The Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development Club recognizes that the nature of spring hockey can mean players have conflicts with other spring / summer activities (competitive soccer, baseball, etc..). Missing a development session is not recommended, however is acceptable when conflicts are unavoidable. However, ALL players are expected to attend ALL dedicated “Team Sessions”, games, and tournaments. Any exception to this may only be permitted with the express permission of the Team Head Coach, or Club Management well in advance of the conflict date. Missing Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development activities for other spring hockey programs is NOT permitted.
Program Features
Minimum Practice Hours
All teams will receive a minimum of 20 practice hours.
Fitquest Training
For U12-14 Teams. Each team will have 10 Fitquest sessions either before or after schedule ice times.
Minimum Games
Teams will participate in at least 12 games through tournament and exhibition play.
Classroom Sessions
Each team will have at least two classroom sessions with their club coach.
Spring 3v3 & 4v4 Gameplay
For U7-U11 Teams. Each player will participate in the Ottawa Senators Spring Youth Leagues, featuring 11 hours of gameplay.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All Sensplex programs and camps are planned based on enrollment numbers well in advance of the program start date. As such, cancellations and refunds are generally not permitted, except in cases of medical necessity.
If a participant is unable to attend a camp or program due to medical reasons and provides notice prior to the start date, they will receive a credit for the full amount paid, less a $35 administration fee. This credit may be applied to any Sensplex camp or program occurring within the next one (1) full calendar year.
A doctor’s note is required to validate medical cancellations and must be submitted within one week of notification. Please note that all credits issued are non-transferable.
We appreciate your understanding and support of our programs.
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