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New AFHL Franchise Application

Hockey Alberta is accepting Applications for Expansion at the U15 AA Division as well as the new U13 AA Division of the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL). Successful applications will begin operations for the 2023-24 season.

New Associations applying to become an AFHL franchise are required to submit the following information:

  • Application Form (below)
  • Application Letter which must include Divisions, rationale, and information on how expansion will help your existing Programming
  • Detailed three (3) year business plan that includes detailed outlines of the following items:
    • An Overview of the Community
    • An Overview and History of the MHA
    • Objectives of the Program
    • Outline of the MHA’s Organizational Structure
    • Outline of Team / Program Staff
    • Overview of Facilities
    • Outline of the Player Education Plan
    • Athletic Delivery Model
    • Development of Female Hockey
    • Detailed Program Budget
  • Letters of support from the member Minor Hockey Associations in the surrounding area that show a willingness of the programs to work together to provide the best hockey environment possible for the players.

For further clarification on the bullets mentioned above, Associations can reference the Application Package for more details.

New AFHL Franchise Application

Please use the form below to submit your Application for an AFHL Franchise. If there are any issues uploading any further documentation, please submit it via email to [email protected]

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Program Overview


Business Plan


Program Impact



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