NS501 Competitive Stream
NS501
NS501 is North SEERA’s top U13 team. It is designed for players seeking a more competitive hockey experience with increased structure, development opportunities, and a higher level of commitment.
Evaluations & Team Selection
All players registered in U13 participate in standard North SEERA evaluations.
Based on evaluation results, players may be identified for the NS501 Competitive Stream.
Families of selected players will be contacted prior to final team placement to ensure the player and family are comfortable with the additional commitment involved.
What Makes It Different?
- Expanded ice schedule
- High-performance development partnerships
- Higher attendance commitment
- Competitive EFHL environment
- More structure, pace, and expectations
A Bigger Commitment
Families should expect a higher time commitment than other U13 teams. NS501 may include practices, games, development sessions, weeknight activity, weekend activity, tournaments, and exhibition games.
Time Commitment
- Typically 3–4 ice sessions per week
- Practices, games, and development sessions
- Weeknight and weekend participation expected
- Tournaments or exhibition games may be added
Player & Family Expectations
- Strong attendance and commitment
- Coachability and positive attitude
- Willingness to compete and improve
- Family support for an increased schedule
- Respect for teammates, coaches, officials, and opponents
Additional Development
One of the key benefits of the NS501 program is access to additional development opportunities beyond the regular team schedule. These sessions are intended to provide players with specialized instruction and a more complete development experience.
NS501 players may participate in high-performance skating development with Perfect Skating, while goaltenders may receive additional team-specific development through True North Goaltending.
- High-performance skating instruction
- Position-specific goalie development opportunities
- Additional team development sessions
- Systems and hockey IQ development
- Additional costs may apply
Cost Expectations
North SEERA works to balance affordability with strong programming. NS501 families should expect costs beyond the base U13 registration fee.
- Base U13 registration fee
- Additional development costs
- Team seed money for tournaments and extras
- Final costs vary by team programming and season plans
Questions About NS501?
If you have questions about the NS501 program, expectations, evaluations, or development opportunities, please contact our U13 Director.
Contact U13 Director