REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Cochrane Minor Hockey Association - 2024-2025 Registration Information
Member Obligation: Review CMH Registration & Refund Policy
If you have any inquiries regarding registration please email Angela Sellwood
Reviewing the CMH Registration & Refund Policy is not just a member obligation; it's a crucial step in fostering transparency and accountability within our hockey community. By familiarizing ourselves with the policy, we not only ensure compliance but also uphold the integrity of our association.
Do NOT use the following email addresses as your contact information due to Microsoft restrictions:
- @hotmail.com
- @live.com
- @msn.com
- @passport.com
- @passport.net
If you have an email with these addresses, use an alternate email (e.g., Google, Outlook, Shaw, Telus) when registering.
Volunteer Bond Policy Purpose: Encouraging members to be actively involved in the Association's success. A volunteer bond will be charged if no volunteer position is selected during registration.
(WHEN REGISTERING ONLY FOR TRYOUTS OR PRE-SEASON CAMPS YOU WILL NEED TO SELECT THE VOLUNTEER JOB THAT IS THIS "CAMP REGISTRATIONS SELECT THIS OPTION" If you are registering for REP/FEMALE/RHL/INTRO TO HOCKEY you must select a volunteer job. Registrar will be reviewing all registrations for programs that are not camps or tryouts and will be remove registrations if no bond is paid or volunteer position is not selected.
Program Registration Definitions and Fee guides:
AA - CMHA offers the Bow Valley Timberwolves AA program for U11 HADP, U13, U15, U18 players who want to play hockey at a high level and are interested in AAA and Junior hockey. Please see the AAA and AA hockey pages for more information. Timberwolves encourage registration from Banff, Canmore, Cremona, and Morley athletes as well as residents in the Cochrane Minor Hockey Association.
Teams compete in the South-Central Alberta Hockey League (SCAHL) with the exception of the U11 HADP who compete in the Central Alberta Hockey League (CAHL) Current program standard is 2 practices per week and 2-3 games per weekend. The SCAHL Season Schedule consists of 36 games plus playoffs. U11 HADP Season Schedule is set by CAHL.
Number of teams:
1 U11 HADP - 15 - 17 players/2golatenders
1 U13 AA - 15 - 17 players/2 goaltenders
1 U15 AA - 15 -17 players/2 goaltenders
1 U18 AA - 17 players/2 goaltenders
The League runs from September to March. Playoffs are a tournament format starting in March. The AA program follows Hockey Alberta AA Model:
- Develop players where similar skilled players compete against each other.
- Standardized province wide system that ensures competitive balance
- Provide players a developmental system that focus on skill development, and acts as a “feeder” system to our “Elite” AAA
- acts as a feeder system to the elite AAA programs.
AAA Airdrie Minor Hockey Association : Website by RAMP InterActive (airdriehockey.com)
REP MIXED (CAHL) - CMHA offers a traditional competitive Rep program for male and interested female players. This is competitive hockey and involves travel to other southern and central Alberta towns. The Rep program is a tiered program - athletes go through a competitive evaluation process and are placed on tiered teams according to skill level. Rep teams participate in the Central Alberta Hockey League www.cahlhockey.net Cochrane Minor Hockey supports the number of teams determined by registration numbers and ice availability for the REP program. Note: Number of U16 or U18 REP teams will be determined by number of registrations received.
Current program standard - 2 practices per week for U11, U13, U15, U16/U18. 1-2 games per weekend.
Regular Season schedules can vary from 14-18 games,
Tiering Season - Central Alberta Hockey League strives to see all teams play 6-8 games in a 4-week period. A total of 20-26 games plus playoffs as well tournaments that teams register for. An average number of games per season for a REP team 32-42.
Number of teams in each division is determined by registration numbers and ice availability.
Note that all U11 REP players must complete the player technical evaluations prior to 5 on 5.
Female Rep - CMHA offers a competitive female program for U11 through U18 female hockey players. The U11, U13, U15 and U18 Female teams play within a league (i.e., RMFHL, CAHL) directed by the Board of Directors of CMH on the advice of the VP Female Director, and therefore the league will determine the boundaries. Female Rep is tiered hockey with players placed on teams after competitive evaluations, but the number of teams per age-group will depend upon registration numbers.
Number of teams in each division is determined by registration numbers and ice availability.
RHL MIXED “Rockies Hockey League”
CMHA also offers a recreational/competitive hockey program. These teams participate in the Rockies Hockey League. To view the teams/associations that participate in the ROCKIES HOCKEY LEAGUE (RHL) click here. Players are divided into tiers determined by the RHL and balanced teams are formed to play against balanced teams from other minor hockey associations. Current program standard - 1 practice per week all max ice (½ ½ ½). U11, U13, U15 and U18 teams receive ½ full ice practice and ½ shared ice practice during the weekly scheduled practice time.
Number of teams in each division is determined by registration numbers and ice availability.
Divisions with the RHL, U9, U11 MIXED, U11 FEMALE, U11 MINI THNI, U13 MIXED, U13 FEMALE, U15 MIXED, U18 MIXED.
- U11/U13 RHL FEMALE - these divisions participate in the Rockies Hockey League which has minimal travel. Registration for all female teams in RHL will be capped dependent on the registrations for Female REP. Please visit the league website to review the associations included in this league. RHL teams receive 1 practice per week and typically 1 game per weekend. Select this if you want to register your female player for the all female team in RHL and not participate in Female REP tryouts. Having a U11 or U13 Female RHL team is dependent on registration received solely for these teams along with the estimated transitions coming from U11 and U13 Female REP.
Total number of players may vary due to registration numbers. CMH reserves the right to maximize rosters to the HA regulation size.
Intro to Hockey
U7 - 9 TEAMS - consists of players that are 5 and 6 years olds and runs on Saturday and Sunday mornings that follows the Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta Intro to Hockey model. U7 is a development program which means there is no travel and is focused on fun, fair and safe experiences. Number of teams is determined by registration numbers and ice availability. We allocate 1 of the 8 teams to be all female but once the female team registration is full, females registering will be placed on a mixed U7 team. CMHA follows the Intro to Hockey plan set out by Hockey Alberta Intro to Hockey | Hockey Alberta.
U9 - 17 TEAMS - consists of players 7- and 8-year-olds and runs Saturday and Sunday mornings that follows the Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta Intro to Hockey model. U9 players will also have 1 practice ice per week. Players will go through technical evaluations and will be assigned a ranking based on their skill level. Teams will be created so all teams are balanced within their tiers. CMHA follows the Intro to Hockey plan set out by Hockey Alberta Intro to Hockey | Hockey Alberta.We allocate 3 of the 16 teams to be all female but once the female teams registration is full, females registering will be placed on a mixed U9 team.
2024-2025 FEE GUIDES
When selecting a registration package, ensure you've reviewed the offered programs above in the fee guides. If registering as a GOALIE please select the Goalie registration package. Registering for REP or Female does not guarantee a roster spot in those programs; transitions depend on registrations received. Players that do not secure a roster spot on a REP or Female team will transition to RHL divisions, refunds for the fee difference will be processed in a timely manner.
Players that withdraw from REP Evaluations will incur a Program change fee of $150. REP evaluations aren't intended as extra prep sessions for RHL- bound players.
ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER - you must be a member in good standing. III. BY-LAW 3 - MEMBERSHIP
Installment procedures - final installment (Due by October 1):
- June 1st - June 15th Registration period for all returning in boundary players, please note returning members to guarantee your spot, register within the dates noted. - initial installment due day of registration.
- July 1st - 1st installment will process automatically
- August 1st - 2nd installment will process automatically
- September 1st - 3rd installment will process automatically
- October 1st - 4th and final installment will process automatically
- To participate in the Installment process you must register with a valid credit card
- Registration with outstanding balances after October 1st will result in players being ineligible to participate with their team and may be removed.
- If a longer installment plan is required please email the Administrator, requests for extended payment periods will be reviewed by the Finance Director and Administrator and submitted to the board for approval.
Late Payment Fee:
- There is a late payment fee of $50.00 for each installment if not processed on time which will be added as an admin fee to your RAMP account.
- Members are responsible for updating credit card information in their RAMP account for any changes. CMH office staff do not have access to update your credit card information.
Credit Card Requirement:
- Registrations will not be accepted off line.
- Members must ensure a valid credit card is on file at all times via the member RAMP account.
- A valid Credit card or Visa Debit is required for ALL registrations
- If you opt to pay in full via e-transfer, rest assured that upon receipt of the payment by the CMH administrator, you will promptly receive a unique code enabling you to finalize the registration process and complete the online registration.
Your cooperation in contributing to the success of Cochrane Minor Hockey is greatly appreciated!
Registration Period:
- From June 1st to June 15th, we are reserving spots for returning players from the 2023-2024 season. This guarantee extends to players who were part of higher-level teams in other host Associations, such as Xtreme, Bisons, and Female AA. With the return of these players, we expect our divisions to reach maximum capacity. Therefore, it's crucial for returning members to complete their registration by June 15th to secure their spots.
- June 16th to July 31st, registration will open for new players residing within CMH boundaries. Divisions with available spots will be open for registration, and in cases where desired divisions reach full capacity, waitlists will be established. Please note that while we welcome new players, we cannot guarantee that we will have available space for all individuals seeking to join the Cochrane Minor Hockey Association.
Late Registration:
- Online registration closes on July 31, 2024.
- Program fees will increase by $250 after July 31st.
- Late registrants are not guaranteed a spot.
- Late AA Tryout registration (after July 31) incurs a $250 fee.
- AA tryout registrations will not be accepted after August 15th.
- Pre-Season Camp registration (after July 31) incurs a $50 fee.
Changes and Confirmations:
- Changes in program selection or player's position after September 1st, 2024, incur a $150 Program change fee.
- Please note on your pricing details the Admin fee is referring to Credit Card fee CMHA charges.
Important Links:
- Website: cochraneminorhockey.com please take some time to familiarize yourself with the website as we post all important information here.
- Pre-Season camps available from August 28th to August 31st, details are available on RAMP Registration. Registration opens May 1st.
Refund Policy:
- Before September 1st: 100% refund less $75 processing fee.
- After September 1st: 75% refund less $75 processing fee.
- No refund after team assignment.
For detailed program information and registration, visit cochraneminorhockey.com or contact registrar@cochraneminorhockey.com during office hours (9:30 am - 4:30 pm) or by appointment in the evenings.
Thank you for choosing Cochrane Minor Hockey Association!
