2022-23 Competitive Program Info - U9 and U11

Pre-Season Development Sessions - ALL U9/U11 Players

In accordance with Hockey Canada’s Development Pathways, our U9 and U11 seasons began with 4 development sessions for all players. These sessions are included in both House League and Competitive fees, and all players will participate together prior to Competitive tryouts (held later in September).

NOTE: Pre-season session participants will be assigned to either Hour A or Hour B for each session. Assignment lists will be shared one week before the first session - watch your email or check this page for details.

U9 Pre-Season Development Schedule:

U11 Pre-Season Development Schedule:

Competitive Tryouts:

Optional Competitive tryouts for those who are interested in pursuing a position on one of our Competitive Teams will begin after the completion of the pre-season development sessions for all U9 and U11 players. Players are required to register for and participate in the U9/U11 development sessions to be eligible for Competitive tryouts - which will require a separate registration. Advance registration is required for tryout participants. Players not registered by the Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 11:59PM may not be permitted to participate.

Click here of important information about the U9 and U11 competitive tryout process, including schedule, fees, and links to registration.

2022-2023 Competitive Fees - Payment Schedule (U9 and U11)

• Competitive registrations include a $365 amount that covers each player’s portion of league overhead and administration costs - including: association expenses (rent, salaries, etc.); OWHA registration and Hockey Canada insurance for players and team officials; use of Competitive jerseys sets, and socks for each player. This portion of the registration fee is 100% non-refundable once the season begins.
• An additional $30 “Non-Resident Fee” is charged by the City of Barrie for all players who do not reside in Barrie or Springwater Township. This fee is collected at the time of registration and passed on to the City of Barrie. 

Registration:

BWHA Members

All U9 and U11 players will use the “U9 Hockey” or “U11 Hockey” options to pay the same initial $625 registration fee. Players who wish to participate in U9 or U11 Competitive tryouts must additionally register for these tryouts. Tryout registration deadlines for both U9 and U11: September 1, 2022 at 11:59PM.

For U9 and U11 players who will play House League, no additional payment will be required beyond the initial $635 payment. For those U9 and U11 players who will play on one of our Competitive Teams, the initial $635 will be applied against the Competitive association fees for their team and level.

NOTE: players who are not residents of the City of Barrie or Springwater Township must also choose the NON-RESIDENT FEE package when registering. Failure to select this package where required could result in late fees or other penalties.

Transfer Players - Non-BWHA Members

Players who played with another OWHA association in the 2021-2022 season and wish to tryout for our U9 or U11 competitive team must register for the “U9/U11 Hockey - Transfer Player” option. This $110 fee includes the cost of 4 pre-tryout development sessions and tryouts. Transfer players registering under this option must obtain a signed Permission to Tryout form from their current association before taking the ice. See additional information about Permission to Skates under player eligibility.

Registration Deadlines:

 Player Eligibility:

• All players who are selected to play on one of our 2022-2023 Competitive Teams must register for and participate in the tryout process. (Health exceptions for those unable to participate will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Competitive@bwha.ca for more info)
• In accordance with Hockey Canada’s U9 and U11 Development Pathways, players in these levels will participate in 4 development sessions before the start of Competitive tryouts. These sessions will be for all players - both Competitive and House League - and will be run by our Competitive and House League coaches. Players must participate in all 4 sessions to be eligible for Competitive tryouts.
• Tryout registration is open to ALL players, regardless of the association they were registered with or the level they played in the 2021-2022 season - however any player who was member of another OWHA association or team in 2021-2022 (or before) will require a valid Permission to Tryout form issued by their last association. See our Permission to Tryout page for more information.
• If selected to one of our BWHA Competitive teams, registration with the BWHA will trigger a release from the player’s previous association and the transfer of their membership to the BWHA. Players must ensure that all requirements for release from their previous association are met.
• Players who have previously played with an Ontario Minor Hockey Association team are eligible to tryout for registration, with no further action required, so long as they have never been registered with an OWHA association - otherwise a Permission to Tryout is required. 

Player Health & Safety Measures:

The BWHA’s 2022-23 season will fully comply with all restrictions and regulations provided by the Ontario Government, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the City of Barrie, the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association, and Hockey Canada. Health and safety measures may be instituted to ensure the health and safety of players, parents, coaches, officials, and other volunteers. These could include:

• Health screenings, and/or the collection of participant heath information
• Procedures to follow will individual are ill and/or test positive for Covid-19 or other communicable disease
• Restrictions on certain activities, or modified game rules
• Limitations on group sizes
• Specific directions on facility use, including facility entry protocols, dressing room usage, etc.
• Modified games rules (as defined by the OWHA) will be used to limit/reduce physical contact

Specifics on the measures and procedures in place will be provided before the start of the season and updated throughout as circumstances change. By registering, participants will acknowledge that some circumstances may change, and they will agree to always follow all protocols and directions.

Refund Policy:

• Once tryouts commence, tryout registration fees paid will be non-refundable.
• Competitive Program registrations include a $345 amount that covers each player’s portion of league overhead and administration costs - including: association expenses (rent, salaries, etc.); OWHA registration and Hockey Canada insurance for players and team officials; use of competitive jerseys and socks for each player.
• Please review the BWHA’s refund policy for more information.

Questions? Need more information?

For questions about our 2022-2023 Competitive program, please email competitive@bwha.ca