Banff Minor Hockey Programs
Banff Minor Hockey offers three programs for kids age 5 through 14. Intro to Hockey (ages 5-8) allow players to learn basic skills while rotating through positions. Minor Hockey (ages 9-14) refines position, skills, and team play in a competitive environment. Pond offers practice and shinny without weekend commitments for kids ages 9-12.
Registration for 2023-24 Season
Registration for the 23-24 season opens June 1st. The Registration deadline is June 30 for all teams except for U15 (June 15), U7 and Pond (open registration) After that time, please contact the registrar to be waitlisted for a spot.
Objectives & Expected Level Of Play By Division
Intro to Hockey: Under-7 (U7)
Introducing basic skating and hockey skills in a safe and fun environment.
- Ages 5 & 6 (as of Dec 31)
- Half-ice play
- October through March
- Practice twice a week
- Home and away tournaments
- No weekend games
- Child should be able to stand and move on their own on skates
Intro to Hockey: Under-9 (U9)
Developing skating skills and building confidence through Hockey Canada's Intro to Hockey program.
- Ages 7 & 8 (as of Dec 31)
- Half-ice play, no scorekeeping
- Rotate through all positions
- September through March
- Practice twice a week
- Home and away exhibition games
- Home and away tournaments
Under-11 (U11)
Skills development that allows for players to experience various postions while accommodating those who have already decided their position.
- Ages 9 & 10 (as of Dec 31)
- Full ice, scorekeeping, offsides
- September through March
- Practice twice a week
- Home and away league games
- Home and away tournaments
- Playoffs
- Play within the Rockies House League
Under-13 (U13)
Goals are fun, refining of individual tactics and introduction to team play.
- Ages 11-12 (as of Dec 31)
- September through March
- 45% Technical skills
- 25% Individual tactics
- 10% Team tactics
- 10% Team play
- 10% Strategy
- Position specialization
- Play within the Rockies House League
Under-15 (U15)
Goals are fun, refining team play and introduction to team strategy.
- Ages 13-14 (as of Dec 31)
- September through March
- 45% Technical skills
- 15% Individual tactics
- 20% Team tactics
- 15% Team play
- 10% Strategy
- Position specialization
- Body contact
- Play within competitive CAHL
Recreation (Pond)
A flexible environment that develops skills and abilities while reducing costs and travel.
- Ages 9-13* (ages accepted will depend upon registration numbers. If certain ages cannot be accommodated, full refunds will be issued)
- October through March
- One hour ice time a week
- Skills and scrimmage
- No weekend commitments
- Lower cost
