Hockey Parents – Important Information
U18 – 15, 16 & 17 yr olds
U21 – 18, 19 & 20 yr olds
*age as of December 31 of the current season
WHERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD TO PLAY HOCKEY
You must register your child with your local minor hockey association based on your address. HEO provides an online address lookup tool that will help you locate your home association.
Also see our Registration Tab for more information.
Registration fees – This fee can be paid in full at time of registration or in three (3) installments (due at Registration, in September and in October). For those wishing to pay in installments, you may pay with either post-dated cheques or a credit card on file. For those wishing to pay in full you will be able to pay with cheque, Etransfer or credit card. There will be no installments available for those wishing to pay with Etransfer.
Fundraising fee – This is also paid at the time of registration. The fundraising fee has increased to $100 per player for the season. If you choose not to pay the fee, it is mandatory that your player participates in two fundraising endeavors through RMHA – such as TAG Day and selling raffle tickets. If you pay the fee, you will be exempt from having to participate in fundraising activities during the season.
Evaluation Jersey – This fee is paid at time of registration. All U9-U18 players are required to have an RMHA evaluation/practice jersey. If you have an evaluation jersey from last year and it still fits, you are not required to purchase a new evaluation jersey for this season. If your player does not have one or would like to replace theirs from last year, you must check the box and add a jersey ($25) to your registration. This jersey is used during evaluations and may later be used for practices. Your player will keep this jersey.
Team Fees – Every House League team in RMHA receives an allotment from RMHA for away tournaments. Every Rep team receives an allotment to offset their ice and officials expense. Depending on the age group, teams can expect to play in 3-4 tournaments per year. Team fees will be set by your manager and help cover the cost of these tournaments. The main fundraiser for teams is their home tournament. Team fundraising is not permitted outside of this.
PARTICIPATION
Players can expect to have 2-3 ice times per week, consisting of practices and games.
Some coaches may also require players to participate in off-ice training (approx. 1 hour) prior to on-ice practice times.
RMHA is part of District 5 – Upper Ottawa Valley Minor Hockey League (UOVMHL). District 5 covers an area from Arnprior to Deep River and Barry’s Bay. Depending on the age group, practices and games can be scheduled on weeknights and weekends.
Depending on the age group, you can expect to participate in 3-4 away tournaments and may have expenses of travel and hotel.
RMHA relies on volunteers. Without parents and community support we would not be able to run a successful minor hockey program. Volunteer bench staff is required for each team. You are encouraged to volunteer for a position on or off the ice if you can.
Coaches, Assistant Coaches & Trainers are needed for each team. Volunteer coaches are essential for our season and player development.
Managers are also required for each team. A team manager has an important role to keep a team organized and the season running smoothly.
If you would like to volunteer in any of these positions, please reach out to an Executive Member. RMHA will reimburse bench staff who successfully complete the appropriate certifications in which their involvement is pre-approved. See the Bench Staff tab for more information on courses required.
The main fundraiser for teams is their home tournament. Home Tournaments are a lot of work and require a significant amount of planning and support of volunteers. The team managers for each division will run their own home tournament. Volunteers are essential to running a successful tournament. Parents will be asked to volunteer for shifts at raffle tables, bake sale etc. Managers will collect a home tournament fee to help with the expenses of preparing for and running a home tournament. All proceeds from your home tournament go back to your team to offset the cost of away tournaments, team activities and year end gifts/party.
EQUIPMENT
All players must wear full hockey equipment on the ice. Players are required to have the following items:
(RMHA may have goalie equipment available to be borrowed for the season)
Your player will also require a hockey bag for their equipment.
RMHA sets up a take or trade table during September for those in need of equipment.
Play It Again Sports is a great economical option when looking for equipment. Canadian Tire sells starter kits for younger players.
U7 players will receive Timbits socks and jerseys once teams are made at the end of September.
All U9-U18 players are required to purchase an RMHA evaluation/practice jersey. If you have an evaluation jersey from last year and it still fits, you are not required to purchase a new evaluation jersey for this season. If your player does not have one or would like to replace theirs from last year, you must check the box and add a jersey ($25) to your registration.
U9-U21 players require RMHA socks. Socks will be made available through your team manager for a fee.
RMHA will provide home/away game jerseys to all U9-U21 teams. Game jersey are not to be worn during practices. Jerseys will be returned to the team manager after each game. They do not go home with players.
Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) requires at least one parent or guardian of a participant to complete the on-line “Respect in Sport for hockey parents program”. If you have completed the course for another child, you are required to sign into your account and add your new players. Please ensure that you are choosing Renfrew MHA as the association. The Respect In Sport Parent Program can be found here: Respect in Sport for Hockey Canada Parents - Getting Started (respectgroupinc.com)