Frostbite U9 Jamboree

Quick guide for parents, players, and coaches

Event Snapshot

Dates: January 16–18, 2026
Sanction: HA-25391474
Arenas: Leduc Recreation Centre (Wilhauk & Chemco), 4330 Black Gold Dr · Alexandra Arena (Alex), 4919 47 Ave
FULL Jamboree Rules

Check-In and Information Hub

All teams must check in at the LRC kiosk across from the raffle table. This is the central hub for schedules, updates, and awards.

On-Ice Format: The Big Stuff

Cross-ice: two games at once on one ice surface (dividers/half-ice boards when available).
Split squad: each team divides into two equal groups (one group per half).
4-on-4 with continuous play.
Line changes: every 90 seconds (buzzer).
Faceoffs: start of each half only.
Side swap: at the start of the second half, the AWAY team switches halves, so players rotate opponents.
No scores or stats: focus is on development and fun.
Blue pucks: provided.

Timing and Flow

Ice slot: 60 minutes total.
Warm-up: 5 minutes.
Gameplay: two 20-minute run-time halves.
Team shootouts: 6 minutes.
Wrap-up: time for handshakes and awards.

Penalties, Safety, and Respect

Minor penalties are handled in accordance with U9 guidelines; officials stop play and manage possession changes.
No power plays: teams stay even strength.
Sit next shift: offending player sits out their next shift.
Serious incidents: may result in ejection.
Zero tolerance: abuse, harassment, or disrespect toward players, coaches, officials, volunteers, or arena staff can lead to removal and possible team sanctions.

Dressing Rooms: Parent Must-Knows

1 parent: 1 player ratio in dressing rooms.
No valuables: rooms are not locked; LMHA/LRC are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Hockey Canada dressing room policy applies.

Conduct and Social Media

Parents/guardians are expected to follow Respect in Sport principles.
Negative or harassing social media posts are not tolerated.
Incidents are reviewed by the Tournament Discipline Committee; repeat issues can lead to removal and team sanctions.

Emergencies and Facility Safety

Emergency help: alert facility staff/security; call 9-1-1 for urgent incidents.
Evacuation: follow posted maps and staff instructions; do not use elevators.
Severe weather: proceed to designated change room shelters.
First aid: AEDs and first aid stations available; report emergencies to Guest Services.

Other Must-Knows

Photos and Video

Photos and videos may be taken for event promotion. If you do not want your child photographed, notify the Information Hub at check-in.

Questions or Concerns

Officiating concerns: contact the LMHA Referee-in-Chief at RIC@lmha.ab.ca
Tournament operations: contact tournament@lmha.ab.ca
Team conduct concerns: visiting team issues go to that team’s association; Leduc team concerns to U7@lmha.ab.ca

The Tournament Committee may adjust format, schedule, rules, or regulations as needed for safe and fair play.

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