New Player Registration – Squamish Minor Hockey Association

Registration for new players for the 2023-2024 season will start May 16, 2023.

SMHA’s hockey program consists of both recreational (House league) and competitive team (Rep)
opportunities. Divisions include pre-novice U6 – U9, U11, U13, U15, and U18. We also support the Sea to
Sky Bears Shared Rep Program in partnership with Whistler Minor Hockey Association for divisions U15
and U18. In a typical season, which runs from September through March, the teams have regular
practices two to three times per week with one or more games per week. Games consist of both home
and away competitions. Each team has the opportunity to experience at least one away tournament per
season.

If you are planning on registering, please contact our Conny Bonthron, SMHA Registrar at [email protected] to begin the process of obtaining a Hockey Canada Registration (HCR) number
for your child(ren).

All parents/caregivers of new players or players transferring to SMHA must provide the required forms
and supporting documentation prior to registration. Please hand-sign all signature lines as a typed or
digital signature will be declined.

Please email all requirements to our Registrar Conny Bonthron
[email protected]

Registration Fees

U6= birth year 2018: Three 8-week sessions. Each 8-week session is $125. Dates per session will be posted in the fall.
U7= birth year 2017: $500
U8= birth year 2016: $525
U9= birth year 2015: $525
U11= birth years 2013 & 2014: $600
U13= birth years 2011 & 2012: $650
U15= birth years 2009 & 2010: $825
U18= birth years 2006, 2007, & 2008: $875
Rep Tryout Fee U11 & U13: $100
Rep Fees U11 & U13: $300

*A $300 deposit is required for all registrations; the remaining balance is due on August 1, 2023. Registration is not confirmed until fees are paid in full (or other arrangements are made). Players can not participate in practices or tryouts until fees are paid in full or a payment plan is established.

Credit card payment is preferred but e-transfers are also available by choosing the 'Pay Offline' option at the time of checkout in TeamSnap. Cash and cheques are not accepted. E-transfers can be sent to [email protected]. Include the player's name and division in the memo field of the e-transfer.

If you require a payment plan or have applied for grants or funding, please contact the Registrar to make arrangements.

Please register as soon as possible! Registrations are subject to space available and waitlists may be required. Registrations received after July 1 are subject to a $100 late fee.

Registration Fees include:

Insurance - Hockey Canada operates a self-funded insurance program that all players are required to
pay into.
BC Hockey and PCAHA fees - These mandatory fees are charged to each Association to cover the
costs of the administration of programs.
Referees - These costs are set by division by PCAHA annually.

Things to know

● During the registration process you will be asked for the division you are registering your child for.
Hockey Canada has changed the division naming to the following list below. Please note that in the
first part of the registration you have to select the division from the Hockey Canada Division drop
down list. Not every division is listed as there are two birth years incorporated into one. So, if you are
registering for U6 then you will need to select U7. In the later section of registration, you will choose
the specific division for SMHA's registration purposes.

o U6 (formerly H1) = birth year 2018 (choose U7 for HCR division)
o U7 (formerly H2) = birth year 2017
o U8 (formerly H3) = birth year 2016 (choose U9 for HCR division)
o U9 (formerly H4) = birth year 2015
o U11 (formerly Atom) = birth years 2013, 2014 (U10 is included)
o U13 (formerly Peewee) = birth years 2011, 2012 (U12 is included)
o U15 (formerly Bantam) = birth years 2009, 2010 (U14 is included)
o U18 (formerly Midget) = birth years 2006, 2007, 2008 (U16 & U17 are included)

● For U11 (formerly Atom) and U13 (formerly Peewee) Divisions there will be four options at check-out:

o Regular season signup - this is for players wishing to play C level (house) hockey
o Regular season signup + REP Tryout fee - this is for players wishing to tryout for A level (REP) hockey. Please note should your child make the A level team(s) a separate invoice will
be sent with additional season REP fees.
o Regular season signup + GOALIE fee - CHOOSE THIS ONLY IF YOUR CHILD IS COMMITTED TO PLAYING GOALIE FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON.
o Regular season signup + GOALIE fee + REP Tryout fee - CHOOSE THIS ONLY IF YOUR CHILD IS COMMITTED TO PLAYING GOALIE FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON.

● $100 REP Tryout fee for U11 / U13 is due by TBD, 2023. Children will not be allowed to tryout until fee is paid. This fee is non-refundable after the first tryout.
● U11 / U13 REP fees are $300 per player. These fees will be due by October 31, 2023. A REP player will not be rostered if REP fees are outstanding after October 31, 2023.
● Players registering on or after July 1, 2023 will incur a $100 late fee.
● Tax receipts: Your receipt from last year's registration can be found on TeamSnap
● We highly recommend that all parents take the time to complete the Respect in Sport for Parents program.

Forms and Policies

Financial Assistance

Refund Policy

New Players Born in Canada

Registration Form: must be signed by parent/s and player U11 (Atom) and above - PCAHA REGISTRATION FORM 141
Copy of player’s Birth Certificate
Proof of residence - 2 pieces (FULL COPIES)
- Bill - Two (2) ONLY - hydro, gas, water, cable, satellite or phone (preferred)
- Proof of Home or Rental Insurance (structure/contents insurance)
- GST Statement or Income Tax Assessment
- BC Medical Statement
- School Registration confirming child’s address
- Bank/Credit Card Statement
- Property Tax bill/assessment
- Residential Lease

Once the form and documentation are received by the Registrar you will receive an email from SMHA
with your Hockey Canada ID number (HCR) that is required for registration.

Players Born in USA

Please note that the approval process can take time and may delay your player’s start
date/registration.
A player that was not born in Canada, (even if not previously played) is required to have an USA Hockey
transfer approved prior to being eligible to play hockey in Canada.

Registration Form: must be signed by parents and player U11 (Atom) and above - PCAHA REGISTRATION FORM 141
Player Movement Form: must be signed by parents and player U11 (Atom) and above - PLAYER MOVEMENT FORM 133
Player’s Birth Certificate
Passport (if Canadian Passport is provided, proof of status in Canada is not required)
Proof of Primary Medical Coverage (BC Services Card)
Proof of residence - 2 pieces (FULL COPIES)
- Bill - Two (2) ONLY - hydro, gas, water, cable, satellite or phone (Preferred)
- Proof of Home or Rental Insurance (structure/contents insurance)
- GST Statement or Income Tax Assessment
- BC Medical Statement
- School Registration confirming child’s address
- Bank/Credit Card Statement
- Property Tax bill/assessment
- Residential Lease
Proof of Status in Canada (Copy of one of the items below)
- Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship, including
  file #
- Canadian Passport
- Permanent Residence Card or copy of confirmation of permanent residency, including file
  #
Hockey Canada Written Transfer for US Citizens LETTER OF APPROVAL - US CITIZENS

Players Born outside of North America (Canada/USA)

Please note that the approval process can take time and may delay your player’s start
date/registration.

A player that was not born in Canada, (even if not previously played) is required to have an International
Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) transfer approved prior to being eligible to play hockey in Canada.

Registration Form: must be signed by parents and player U11 (Atom) and above PCAHA REGISTRATION FORM 141
Player Movement Form (if previously played in another country): must be signed by parents and
player U11 (Atom) and above PLAYER MOVEMENT FORM 133
Letter of Release from previous hockey team/association (if player previously played in another
country)
Player’s Birth Certificate
Passport (if Canadian Passport is provided, proof of Status in Canada is not required)
Proof of Primary Medical Coverage (BC Services Card)
Proof of residence - 2 pieces (FULL COPIES)
- Bill - Two (2) ONLY - hydro, gas, water, cable, satellite or phone (preferred)
- Proof of Home or Rental Insurance (structure/contents insurance)
- GST Statement or Income Tax Assessment
- BC Medical Statement
- School Registration confirming child’s address
- Bank/Credit Card Statement
- Property Tax bill/assessment
- Residential Lease
Proof of Status in Canada (Copy of one of the items below)
- Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship; including
  file #
- Canadian Passport
- Permanent Residence Card or copy of confirmation of permanent residency; including file
  #
IIHF Letter of Approval IIHF LETTER OF APPROVAL
IIHF Unlimited Transfer Card Request Form IIHF UNLIMITED TRANSFER

New Players to SMHA transferring from another Minor Hockey Association in Canada

Player Movement Form: must be signed by parents and player U11 (Atom) and above - PLAYER MOVEMENT FORM 133
Registration Form: must be signed by parents and player U11 (Atom) and above - PCAHA REGISTRATION FORM 141
Player’s Birth Certificate
Proof of residence - 2 pieces (FULL COPIES)
- Bill - Two (2) ONLY - hydro, gas, water, cable, satellite or phone (preferred)
- Proof of Home or Rental Insurance (structure/contents insurance)
- GST Statement or Income Tax Assessment
- BC Medical Statement
- School Registration confirming child’s address
- Bank/Credit Card Statement
- Property Tax bill/assessment
- Residential Lease

Once all forms and documentation have been received and the Player Movement approved you will
receive an email from SMHA

International Students living temporarily in Canada

Please note that the approval process can take time and may delay your player’s start
date/registration. International Students are only permitted to play ‘C’ level hockey while in
Canada.

IIHF Letter of Approval IIHF LETTER OF APPROVAL (Note: you do not need to obtain the
signature or approval of the other nation federation. If needed, Hockey Canada will obtain the
signature when the application is processed.)
Declaration of Residence - move without parents DECLARATION OF RESIDENCE
Letter of support/non-support from the player’s previous association, if available
Copy of Study Permit/Student Visa issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Proof of primary medical coverage (BC Services Card) or Out of Country - Primary Medical
Insurance OUT OF COUNTRY - PRIMARY MEDICAL INSURANCE
Confirmation of school registration in Canada for the current season
Proof of residence where player is residing while in Canada (can be obtained from Homestay
Family -- utility bill with address)
Player Movement Form (if previously played in another country): must be signed by parents and
player U11 (Atom) and above PLAYER MOVEMENT FORM 133
Registration Form: must be signed by parents and player U11 (Atom) and above PCAHA REGISTRATION FORM 141
Player’s Birth Certificate
Passport