ORGANIZATION
 
The GTA Aces development program is available to U7, U8 and U9 players on a tryout basis.
 
MISSION
 
The GTA Aces Development Program is designed to give our youngest players a fun, competitive and age-appropriate hockey development experience with the intent of preparing each child to compete in a Full Ice Development program.
 
This program was developed with the additional goal of providing players and their families with an affordable, consistent, and time-efficient hockey schedule.
 
CORE PRINCIPLES
 
Our Core Principles are focused on:

1. Play - Our key focus will be on players having fun. Players  will engage in full ice games throughout the season.  They will participate in small area games regularly in practice.  We want KSL players to love coming to the rink.
2. Compete - Our players will play in a healthy competitive environment. They will be playing against the top players from across the province and beyond.  Our focus will not be on winning but on competing.
3. Develop - Lastly, our focus will be individual player development.  The program must have a minimum of 3hrs for team practice sessions per week.  Further, players may engage in skating and skill sessions.

 
SEASON STRUCTURE
 
Teams will participate in 6 mandatory events throughout the course of the season with an optional 7th holiday tournament . In addition, teams will have the opportunity to schedule games throughout the course of the season. All games will be FULL ICE.  An end-of-season tournament will bring together all teams for a celebration. (Included in the 6 mandatory events) Two Tiers will be created for each age division (/U7/U8/U9)