Registration 2026-2027 Season

Eligibility

Players new to hockey can choose to register with any Minor Hockey Association. Players who have previously registered must still be released by their primary home team if they wish to play for a Minor Hockey Association outside their residential boundary.

Registration Requirements

All requirements need to be completed prior to registration

1.  Hockey Canada Number

A Hockey Canada Number (HCN) is required to complete the registration process.

If you are new to hockey and have never registered before, please complete the New Player Form:

• Complete this google form and the registrar will create your player's account and notify you of the number once completed.

Link to New Player Form

If you cannot remember your player's HCN please log into your spordle account to confirm:

• If you have trouble logging into your Spordle account, please follow the reset password instructions to access.
• If you continue to have concerns, please contact registrar@banffminorhockey.com

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2. Medical Sheet

Our insurance policy requires that the player medical form be completed before participating in ice practices.

Complete the Player Medical form.

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3. The Shift Foward Program

Heading into the 2026-2027 season, Hockey Canada is launching The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture, a new learning and development program that is the home for national education and training with courses for coaches & parents/guardians.

This new Shift Forward program will replace the previous Respect in Sport parent and leader training platform.   In an effort to support a successful transition to The Shift Forward, Hockey Canada & Hockey Alberta will continue to recognize existing Respect in Sport Certifications for the duration of certificate expiry.

If you have not previously completed Respect-in-Sport, or your current certification has expired, the Shift Forward program must be completed by a parent before their child will be permitted to play.  The $11.50, non-refundable fee is paid to the program directly.

Learn about The Shift Forward program

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Late Registration

Space is limited, so please register early! In the case of team numbers reaching capacity, the Executive Board has the right to place the player based on program availability or reject the registration with a refund.  In the case of registration numbers exceeding a single team capacity, the Board may decide to create two teams and run skill-based player evaluations.

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Funding for Registration Fees

Funding may be available to qualified participants through Kidsport Bow Valley and Jumpstart.

Banff Access Program

Banff Access cardholders receive a 25% rebate, please select the instalment option when registering, and email registrar@banffminorhockey.com with a copy of your Banff Access Card for fee adjustments to be applied.

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Refund Policy

If a registered player withdraws from the program for any reason, the refund amount will be calculated as follows:

*payment processing fees are non-refundable

Before August 15th
A full refund will be given if you withdraw your child before August 15th.

After August 15th
70% of the program Registration Fee, minus $50.00 administration fee will be refunded if you withdraw your child after August 15th, but before September 15th.

After September 15th
50% of the program Registration Fee, minus $50.00 administration fee, will be refunded if you withdraw you child after September 15th.

After December 31st
There will be no refunds after December 31st.

Refunds will be issued in full, should there not be sufficient numbers for a team, or should a player be successfully signed to an Elite-level program.

Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Registrar.  The Executive Board shall have the final decision in situations that the Board deems necessary to examine.

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Registration FAQ

Why register early?
Banff Minor Hockey gets first choice of ice times amongst users, but we need to know how many kids/teams we'll have early on - before the town opens up ice availability to other teams.

What are fees used for?
Ice fees make up a significant portion of our cost, followed by paying for referees and league memberships. Our registration fees are often 25-40% lower than other leagues and in some cases do not cover all costs. The difference is made up by tournament revenue.

Why do fees go up with each division?
Each division includes additional costs such as ice time for games, playoffs, and referee costs. Fees per division are generally reflective of per-player costs.

What Leagues does BMHA participate in, and what are the expectations of each?

ROCKIES HOCKEY LEAGUE (RHL)
WWW.ROCKIESHOCKEYLEAGUE.COM

• Recreational/House - runs September through March
• Governed by Hockey Canada/Hockey Alberta
• Respect in Sport Qualifications, Coaching Certifications, Registered Officials, Stats & Records
• 2 practices/week and up to 24 games/season – average of 1 per weekend
• 1 optional skills/power skate session per week
• Reduced travel commitments (Canmore, Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks, etc)
• Evaluations may be required depending on registration numbers
• Balanced and competitive hockey
• Structured play with focus on fun and development
• Full commitment / attendance is expected
• NO body contact at any age level
• Cost – registration dependent on age. Plus travel and tournament costs.

CENTRAL ALBERTA HOCKEY LEAGUE (CAHL)
WWW.CENTRALALBERTAHOCKEYLEAGUE.COM

• Tiered Competitive/REP Hockey League - runs September through March
• Governed by Hockey Canada/Hockey Alberta
• Respect in Sport Qualifications, Coaching Certifications, Registered Officials, Stats & Records
• 2 practices/week and up to 30 games/season – average of 2 per weekend
• 1 optional skills/power skate session per week
• Travel commitments (anywhere in Central and Southern Alberta)
• Depending on Tier some teams can travel longer distances
• Evaluations may be required depending on registration numbers
• Full commitment / attendance is expected
• Balanced and competitive hockey
• Body contact for U15 and up
• Cost – registration dependent on age. Plus travel and tournament costs.

POND HOCKEY

• Not part of any league – flexible environment for Skills & Scrimmage
• Governed by Hockey Canada
• 1 – 1 hour practice per week and no scheduled games
• Fun Inter Pond games may be organized depending on coaches and interest
• No Travel commitments outside of Banff
• Respect in Sport qualifications required
• No Coaching Certifications, Registered Officials, or Stats & Records
• U13 = ages 9-12 and U16 = ages 13-16
• Lower Cost