By Hockey Saskatchewan

REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan will host the Sask First Female Under-16 (U16) Top 136 Tournament from April 3-5, 2026, at the Co-operators Centre in Regina, bringing together some of the province’s top young hockey talent.

Players born in 2011 and 2012 earned their spots through Regional Camps in Dalmeny and Pense earlier this season, narrowing an initial field of athletes to the rising stars competing in this next stage of the Sask First program.

The tournament opens on Friday, April 3, with team practices, followed by round-robin games featuring eight teams on Rinks 2 and 3. Final matchups on Sunday, April 5, will be organized into A, B, C, and D categories.

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Sask First is designed to support player growth and provide exposure to scouts from leagues like the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL). After the tournament, 40 standout players will be invited to the Sask First summer camp in August 2026, where two teams of 20 will be chosen to represent Team Saskatchewan at the Female U16 Showcase Tournament this fall.

Officiating for the tournament will include 12 referees and linespersons under the guidance of experienced officials and Saskatchewan Officiating Development Model (SODM) coaches.

Media members seeking further details can reach out to Hockey Saskatchewan’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Joseph Laprairie, via email at JosephL@HockeySask.ca or by calling (306) 789-5101.

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About SASK FIRST

The Sask First program, introduced by Hockey Saskatchewan in 1988, has been a source of immense pride and achievement in our province. This high-performance initiative was crafted with the dual goal of enhancing the game's comprehension and nurturing the growth of exceptional players, coaches, trainers, officials, and administrators. It empowers participants, enriching them as individuals, fostering self-satisfaction, and enhancing their enjoyment within the hockey community.

About HOCKEY SASKATCHEWAN

Hockey Saskatchewan was established in 1912 and is the governing body for organized hockey in the province. With a mission to advance hockey through innovation, engagement and participation, Hockey Saskatchewan encourages competition at all levels – from recreational to high performance. Hockey Saskatchewan has grown through the years and is Saskatchewan’s largest sports organization with over 53,400 members comprised of players, coaches and officials. For more information, please visit www.hockeysask.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.