What are the residency rules for registering my child?

Section B (3. Player Eligibility) of the 2025-26 Hockey Alberta Regulations says:

• A player cannot be registered to a team in any Minor Hockey Association unless they are a resident of the Province of Alberta.
• A player's residence is determined by the residence of their parents or court-appointed guardians, as defined in the Hockey Canada Regulations.
• A player who is not an Alberta resident must submit an Appeal to Transfer in accordance with the Hockey Canada Bylaws.
• A player who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a landed immigrant must also submit an Appeal to Transfer under the Hockey Canada Bylaws.
• A player registering for the first time with an MHA must provide an official birth certificate recognized by the civil authorities in Alberta as proof of age.
• A player registering must provide proof of the Respect in Sport - Parent course, shown as a card number on the player's registration in the Registry.