Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for those new to hockey. You can register for hockey in Huntsville at the bottom of this page or by visiting our Spordle page.
FAQs
New to Huntsville and want to play hockey with us? Whether you want to play Local League, Minor Development, or Rep hockey, we're excited to have you join us! To get started, please contact the HMHA Registrar to complete the necessary transfer documents to get you game-ready.
For more information about each level of hockey, please visit their respective pages:
Local League
Minor Development
Rep Hockey
New to hockey? We’ve got you covered! This section will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.
Before your child can hit the ice, there’s one very important step! At least one parent or guardian must complete the Respect in Sport for Hockey Parents course. This is a mandatory requirement for all players and only one parent per household needs to complete it.
To register, please follow these steps:
- Visit the Respect in Sport Home Page
- Choose New to this program? Click here to register now.
- Select New User
- Follow the instructions to create an account
- Proceed to complete full registration, then begin the course.
Feel free to utilize the Spordle Helpdesk to access step-by-step instructions or to troubleshoot. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our HMHA Registrar.
House League is a group of teams that compete regularly in a recreational league within a Centre with minimum to no travel involved.
Local League is a group of teams from several local centres that compete regularly in a recreational league. There is significant travel.
Huntsville Minor Hockey participates in Muskoka Parry Sound Local League (MPSLL).
HMHA's competing centres in MPSLL are:
Following OMHA guidelines, prep skates for Local League players begin in September with the regular season concluding in March. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to HMHA's U7-U11 Local League Director or U13-U18 Local League Director.
Who decides, why it happens, and when it applies—here’s a quick guide to when games can be cancelled due to bad weather without penalties.
- Cancelling games
The authority to cancel a game lies with the Head Coach (or the Assistant Coach in their absence), in consultation with the Division Director (LL or Rep) and HMHA's OMHA Contact.
The OMHA Contact is the only member who can contact the other centre and coordinate a cancellation. No coach or manager is permitted to reach out to the other centre's coach or manager.
- Weather Advisory Requirement
A formal weather advisory must be evident on the day of cancellation.
- Timely Notification
Provide a minimum of three (3) hours' notice to the opposing team for the cancellation of the game.
- MPSLL Regulations:
- Regulation 11. All regular season games must be played within the regular season deadline. However, any game that gets postponed or delayed due to weather conditions during the last seven days of regular season, and cannot be rescheduled before the regular season deadline, shall be considered a tie, with a point being awarded to each team involved. No fines shall be levied against that Centre.
- Regulation 12: It is the option of the travelling team to cancel any game due to weather. Each centre will use every effort to notify the opposing team, at least three hours prior to game time, of its intention to cancel. Due to logistics however, an early morning scheduled game will be exempt from this three-hour requirement. The cancelling centre will still be required, however, to use its best efforts to notify of a cancellation in a timely fashion.
Please note! If a game is cancelled, rescheduling is not guaranteed. HMHA will review each situation, and if a makeup game is necessary, it may be scheduled on a weeknight at the opposing team’s arena.
The safety of our players comes first. If you are not comfortable traveling, please decide what is best for you and your family and inform the bench staff, as soon as possible.
OMHA has mandated that one parent or guardian complete the Respect in Sport Parent Course. If players do not have a parent/guardian with completed RIS Certification, they will not be eligible to play.
To register and complete the course, please follow these steps:
- Visit the Respect in Sport Home Page
- Choose New to this program? Click here to register now.
- Select New User
- Follow the instructions to create an account
- Proceed to complete full registration, then begin the course.
Feel free to utilize the Spordle Helpdesk to access step-by-step instructions or to troubleshoot. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our HMHA Registrar.
If your child is unable to continue or decides hockey isn’t the right fit after registering, refund options are available.
If your child is unable to continue or decides hockey isn't the right fit after registering, refunds options are available. However, please keep in mind all refunds will be subject to an administrative fee. Refund amounts will be issued according to the following schedule:
- 80% by October 31, 2025
- 60% by November 30, 2025
- 30% by December 31, 2025
Please note! No refunds will be issued after January 1, 2026.
The start the refund process, please email your Local League or Rep Director, along with HMHA's Registrar, outlining the player's name, team, date, and reason for the refund.
For further information surrounding our registration refunds, please refer to section 1.4 in our Manual of Operations. We know sports can be pricey, but HMHA believes every child should have the chance to play. We offer financial assistance programs and extra savings through specialized funding support from our association, specialized payment plans, and a multi-child discount.
We have also re-partnered with the following reputable programs to help families who need a hand:
Financial assistance programs may take time to process. Please let the HMHA Registrar know you're ready to register, so you can secure your spot! Our Registrar can also answer any additional questions or inquiries you may have.
Like most youth sports, kids' hockey is quite different from the professional game you see on TV. HMHA is committed to keeping your child safe. We do this by having:
- Strict rules for equipment and behaviour
- A strong emphasis on teaching skills over contact
- No body checking is permitted until the U15 Rep level
- No body checking is permitted in Local League
- Trained game officials who enforce league rules
- Certified coaches and trainers for every team
We believe hockey is a sport for life, where positive team experiences are always the priority. Please refer to the OMHA article, The Answers to a Safe Hockey Season.
Whether your intention is to play in the Local League system or Representative program, you will need to complete and submit a player transfer form, for your player to be rostered to a team. Reach out to
HMHA Registrar to request the appropriate documents and get the process started!
Ready for your player to hit the ice this upcoming season?
We’re excited to welcome new and returning players for the 2025/26 season! We've outlined the full cost of registration for each age division below. These fees reflect our commitment to keeping hockey affordable while maintaining high-quality programming and safe playing environments.
The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund works daily to make hockey more affordable, by enabling Canadian youth to experience the power of play, through Canada’s game! For more information, please visit Apply for an Assist on Hockey Canada's website.
You will be redirected to the HCR Spordle Page to complete your registration.
Don't forget one parent/guardian from your household must complete the mandatory Respect In Sport Parent Course.
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