St Albert Minor Hockey Association

1. Acknowledgment of Concussion Risks
I, acknowledge and understand that participation in hockey-related activities carries the risk of concussion and other head injuries. I recognize that:

A concussion is a serious brain injury that may result from a direct or indirect blow to the head, face, neck, or body.

Symptoms of concussion may appear immediately or be delayed by hours or days.

Returning to play before full recovery increases the risk of serious or permanent injury.

The St. Albert Minor Hockey Association follows Hockey Alberta’s concussion protocols to ensure the safety of all players.

2. Concussion Protocol & Return-to-Play Policy
I acknowledge that:

If a player is suspected of having a concussion, they must be removed from play immediately.

Medical clearance from a physician will be required prior to return to play in all cases where a player has been removed from sport due to a suspected concussion, regardless of whether a concussion is ultimately confirmed or ruled out.

I understand that players must follow the return-to-play protocol for all other injuries. This is without exception.


Full details of the Return-to-Play Protocol have been made available to me through Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta resources.

Failure to comply with the Concussion Protocol and Return-to-Play requirements may result in suspension from participation until all medical and protocol requirements have been fully satisfied.

3. Acknowledgment & Consent
I certify that I have read and understand this Concussion Awareness & Waiver of Liability. I agree to abide by all concussion and return to play protocols and assume responsibility for my child’s safety.

1. Acknowledgment of Risk
I, the undersigned, as the parent/legal guardian of a player in the association, acknowledge and understand that participation in hockey-related activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

Strains, sprains, fractures, concussions, or other musculoskeletal injuries.
Collisions with players, pucks, sticks, equipment, or fixed objects.
Injuries due to slips, falls, or ice conditions.
Cardiac or respiratory complications due to physical exertion.
Equipment failure or malfunction.
Exposure to communicable illnesses or viruses.

I also certify that the player is in good physical condition and has not been advised by a physician against participating in sports-related activities. I understand that it is my sole responsibility to seek a medical examination prior to participation, and I accept all risks associated with failing to do so.

2. Assumption of Risk & Supervision
I acknowledge that I am voluntarily allowing my player to participate in St. Albert Minor Hockey Association programs, understanding the risks involved. I agree to fully supervise my player while off the ice and accept all responsibility for their actions and safety within the facility.

3. Protective Equipment Requirement
I understand that full and properly certified protective equipment, including a CSA-approved helmet, must be worn at all times during on-ice activities.

4. Waiver & Release of Liability
In consideration of my player's participation in St. Albert Minor Hockey Association programs, I hereby waive, release, and forever discharge St. Albert Minor Hockey Association, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, coaches, and on-ice instructors from any and all liability for injury, death, loss, or damages that may arise from participation in the program, even if caused by the negligence of St. Albert Minor Hockey Association or its representatives.

I understand and agree that:

I am solely responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may result from participation in any St. Albert Minor Hockey Association programs.
I release St. Albert Minor Hockey Association from all claims, demands, actions, and costs arising from my player's participation in hockey activities.
This waiver applies to all on-ice and off-ice activities associated with St. Albert Minor Hockey Association.

5. Facility and Schedule Adjustments
I acknowledge that SAMHA reserves the right to adjust program locations, schedules, and game times due to circumstances beyond its control.

6. Agreement & Consent
I have read and fully understand this Liability Waiver and Release of Claims.

By signing below, I agree that:

I am voluntarily signing this waiver on behalf of my minor child.
This waiver shall be binding upon myself, my child, our heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
I have been given the opportunity to seek legal advice before signing.

The purpose of this notice is to inform you of how players’ personal information, including names, photographs, images, videos, game-related data, and statistics, will be used. By signing this form, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of this information as outlined below.

1. Collection & Use of Player Information

Player information is collected and maintained to effectively operate the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association program. This information is also shared with Hockey Alberta, Hockey Canada, and any league in which the player's team participates for:

Registration and insurance purposes
Statistical tracking and player development
League operations and scheduling
Use on official websites and social media platforms

2. Media & Communications

Player information, including names, photos, images, videos, and comments, may be used for promotional, educational, and informational purposes, including:

Team and league newsletters, reports, and communications
Websites, social media, and public announcements
Hockey Alberta and St. Albert Minor Hockey publications
Local media (newspapers, radio, and television)

3. Team & Player Photos

Individual and team photographs may be:

Displayed in local arenas, association offices, yearbooks, and reports
Published on websites, social media, and local newspapers
Used in promotional materials and advertisements for St. Albert Minor Hockey Association

4. Contact Information & League Communication

Player names, along with parent/guardian contact details (phone numbers, emails, and other information), may be used for:

Team and league communications
Educational and training purposes
Communication with junior leagues and media
Transportation coordination

5. Player Statistics & Tracking

Player statistics and data may be displayed on St. Albert Minor Hockey Association, St. Albert Raiders, and Hockey Alberta websites or social media pages.

6. Third-Party & Individual Use

St. Albert Minor Hockey Association does not have control over the use of player information by individual teams, players, or parents on personal websites or social media accounts. Parents/guardians and players are solely responsible for their activity and conduct on such platforms.


7. Rules of Conduct

By signing this form, I agree to abide by all Bylaws, Rules, and Policies of St. Albert Minor Hockey Association for this season and any successive seasons of participation.

8. Consent

I expressly consent, on my own behalf and on behalf of my child, to the collection, use, and internal discussion of my child’s performance, development, conduct and attitude by the coaches, assistant coaches, team officials, managers, evaluators, trainers, and other authorized representatives of St. Albert Minor Hockey Association which includes board members and employees of the association for purposes that include, but are not limited to:

evaluating and assessing my child’s skill, performance, development, attitude, conduct, and participation;
player placement, team selection, ice time decisions, and development planning; and
ensuring player safety, player improvement and effective coaching.

This consent applies to discussions and evaluations that occur during and in connection with tryouts/evaluations, practices, games, training sessions, meetings, and off-ice activities.

Acknowledgment & Consent

I have read and understood this Privacy Consent & Notice. I consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of my/my child’s information as outlined above.