2026-2027 Registration

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• Registration Fee Structure
• Pre-Season Camps & Clinics 
• Regular Season
• Registration Policies

Registration Fee Structure

We are including a table below that summarizes the fees to be charged:

• "Base Registration Fee" applies to all players within a division
• "Tryout Fee" applies to all players participating in that division's competitive tryouts
  • The Tryout Fee is non-refundable for those participating
  • Players released at any point from their division's competitive tryouts are not eligible for pro-rated refunds of this fee.
• "U13AAA Tryout Fee" applies only to players participating in the U13AAA competitive tryout.
  • Note: Those trying out for U13AAA will see a $400 Tryout Fee ($150 + $250) during registration along with their U13 Base Registration Fee.
    
    • Players named to the U13AAA team will have the U13 Tryout Fee ($150) credited to their accounts, as they will not participate in the U13 AA/A/B Competitive Tryouts.
  • The U13AAA Tryout Fee is non-refundable for those participating.
  • Players released at any point from the U13AAA selection process are not eligible for pro-rated refunds of this fee. They continue on and participate in the U13 AA/A/B Competitive Tryouts.
• "Competitive Fee" is the per-player fee that will be added to those team's budgets, and will apply only to those who are placed on those teams

It is important to note that these fees are not inclusive of the entire cost of hockey for those who have team budgets. U5, U7 and U23 will continue to not have team budgets, all other teams will, and the range of cost can vary significantly.  Team budgets account for tournaments, extra ice, socks, year end presents/party etc... and are established by the team staff based on guidelines set by the Association.   

The Association has a dollar cap on team budgets that is reviewed annually to which the total amount charged (based on age group and level) must be under the threshold.  If the coaching staff wishes to establish an amount higher than that, an anonymous vote will be sent out for parent approval to which 75% of parents must be in agreement. 

The fees, per child (in addition to the competitive fee) often range from $500 up to $1500 and higher, depending on level of hockey and will only be determined once teams are set. Parents must be aware of these costs before registering and committing to play this team-based sport. 

This table shows the costs associated with SMHA as discussed above. 

 Please direct any questions about the Registration Fee Sructure outlined above to Michael Doucet, SMHA Treasurer, at Treasurer@FlyersHockey.ca.

Pre-Season Camps & Clinics

Players: Register Online [Open: Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 9:00am;  Closes: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 11:59pm]

• Goaltending Pre-Season Camp: $75 (3 x 1hr skill sessions). Dates to be advised.
• Pre-Season Camps: $75 (3 x 1hr skill sessions)
  • Dates:   September 1st to September 15th for U11 to U15 and end of September for U9 (Exact Schedule TBA)
  • U5, U7 & U18: No Pre-Season Camps
  • U9 - Capacity 78 Players - There will be a waitlist if needed.
  • U11 - Capacity 78 Players - There will be a waitlist if needed. 
  • U13 - Capacity 78 Players - There will be a waitlist if needed. 
  • U15 - Capacity 78 Players - There will be a waitlist if needed. 
• SMHA Checking Clinic: $50 (1 x 3hr Session)
  
  • Date:  Thursday, September 10, 2026
  • Completion of a Checking Clinic is mandatory prior tryouts for U15 A, U15 AA, U18 A, or U18 AA teams.
  • The clinic is open to any new or returning U15/U18 players

Regular Season

Register Online [see above chart for open and close dates/times]

Fees

• U5: $500 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 1)
• U7: $675 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 1)
• U9: $950 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 1)
• U11:
  • Recreation Registration: $1,000 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 12th)
  • Registration + Competitive Tryouts for AA, A, B: $1,150 (Firm Deadline September 11th)
    • NOTE: if player makes a competitive team an additional $285 will be added to team budget
• U13:
  • Recreation Registration: $1,000 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 12th)
  • Registration + Competitive Tryouts for AA, A, B: $1,150 (Firm deadline September 11th)
  • Registration + Comp Tryouts + U13 AAA Tryouts (Starting no earlier than Sept 11, 2026): $1,400 (Firm Deadline: September 4th)
    • NOTE: if player makes a competitive team an additional $1,075 for U13AAA and $285 for U13AA, A & B will be added to team budget
    • Players placed on the U13 AAA team do not need to complete the U13 AA/A/B Competitive Tryouts, and therefore the standard Competitive Tryout Fee of $150 will be credited to their HCR account
    • Players released from U13 AAA Try Outs in September do continue to participate in the U13 AA/A/B Competitive Tryouts. As such, no fees are credited to these players. The exact timing on tryouts for U13 AA, U13 A and U13 B is TBA.
• U15
  • Recreation Registration: $1,000 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 12th)
  • Registration + Competitive Tryouts for AA, A, B: $1,150 (Firm Deadline: September 11th)
    • Note: if player makes a competitive team an additional $625 for U15AA, $290 for U15A and $285 for U15B will be added to team budget
• U18
  • Recreation Registration: $975 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 12th)
  • Registration + Competitive Tryouts: $1,125 (Firm Deadline: September 11th)
    • Note: if player makes a competitive team an additional $225 will be added to team budget
• U23: Recreation: $825 (+$50 Late Fee as of Sept 12th)

Registration Policies

Payment

• U5, U7, and U23: Due in full upon Registration
• U9, U11, U13, U15, U18: Pay in full, or Two Installments as follows: 75% due at time of registration and 25% due by October 1

No Pay - No Play

If registration has not been paid in full before the first ice time, the player will not be permitted on the ice for insurance purposes.

Payment can be made by Interac E-Transfer, by player 50/50 Credits, or by Credit Card. Please note that Credit Card transactions are subject to an additional processing fee. 

E-Transfer

• EMT's are sent to Finance@FlyersHockey.ca. Auto-Deposit is enabled. Please include a decsription and your player's full name in the comment. (i.e. "Registration - John MacDonald")

• • • 50/50 Credits

      • Carried-Forward 50/50 Credits from 2025-2026 were linked to players in HCR in the Spring.
      • If, during registration, if you realize you want to transfer credits to a sibling for that transaction: PLEASE STOP and read the "Families with Multiple Players" section below. 
      • The credits should show up when registering your player.
      • Frequently Asked Questions
        • How can I check how much credit we have?
          Log into HCR 3.0 (https://register.hockeycanada.ca/home ->Log In (top right corner).
          Click the grey silhouette (top right corner). My Account -> Purchases on the left side. 
          In the right column labelled Due, you will see a negative amount in green font. It will be the top line, posted to your account this Spring.
          That is your family's Carried Forward 50/50 Credit.
          The Parent view unfortunately doesn't indicate which player has the credit if you have more than one player in your family.
          
          
        • What if I have questions when I'm in the middle of online Registration, and it isn't showing up how I thought it would?
          Your best bet is to send an email to Tara Amirault (Finance@FlyersHockey.ca).
          
          
        • What if I don't have enough to cover the 2nd (3rd, etc) child's registration in full?
          That is completely fine. Once we reach back out to you to let you know the credit was moved as requested below, you will be able to finish the Registration process and use another method of payment (EMT or Credit Card) for the balance.
          
          
        • Questions about 50/50 Credits can be sent to Finance@FlyersHockey.ca
          
          
      • Families with Multiple Players:
        • • There is a known issue in the Hockey Canada Registration portal related to the sharing of 50/50 Credits among siblings.
          • Before registration, feel free to fill in 2026-2027 Sibling 50/50 Credits with instructions about a percentage of your total credits or a dollar amount to be moved between siblings. 
            • Tara Amirault (Finance@FlyersHockey.ca) will confirm by email that the credits have been manually moved to the appropriate sibling.
          • If, during registration, if you realize you need to transfer credits to a sibling PLEASE STOP and do not finish registration at that time. Continuing the check-out process when the credits haven't yet been moved creates some manual behind-the-scenes work to fix it...
            • Fill in 2026-2027 Sibling 50/50 Credits and wait for Tara Amirault (Finance@FlyersHockey.ca) to confirm with you by email that the credits have been manually moved to the appropriate sibling. Please check your Spam Filter / Junk Inboxes.
            • When you receive confirmation that the 50/50 Credits are moved, please go back into HCR and proceed with registration. The credits can then be applied to each player properly.
          • This is the same process used since 2022. 

Credit Card

• The Hockey Canada Registration (HCR 3.0) system handles credit card payments. Credit Card transactions are subject to an additional processing fee. Please contact Tara Amirault at Finance@FlyersHockey.ca with any issues.

Refunds

• Refund requests must be submitted in writing via Email to Registration@FlyersHockey.ca. Clearly state the reason for the request.
• Any Approved Refund will be prorated based on the number of weeks remaining in the season, from the date the written request was received (unless otherwise stipulated below).  Credit card payments will be less the processing fee. 
• Limitations:
  • No Refunds for Competitive Tryouts
  • No Refunds for Pre-Season Camps
  • No Refunds for Checking Clinics
  • No Refunds of NSF Fees
  • No Refunds for retroactive requests, or missed sessions
  • Approved Refunds after October 15th will be subject to the $75 Hockey Canada Insurance Fee that SMHA will have already paid on the player's behalf. 
• Exceptions:
  • Medical Withdrawal
    • If an illness or injury - supported by a note from a physician - prevents a player from participating for the remainder of the season, a prorated fee will be refunded upon request.
    • The refund will be prorated according to the duration of the season from the date the written request was received, or the date of the illness/injury as per the note from a physician.
  • U5 and U7 Players are eligible for a prorated refund at any time during their first year of registration
  • U15 and U18 Players attending tryouts for other teams are eligible for a full refund upon confirmation that the player will not be playing for SMHA
• Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline: December 31, 2026
  • Voluntary Refunds (i.e. to play another sport, player changes their mind, etc) will be considered for a prorated refund up until December 31, 2026. There will be no refunds after that date.
• Refunds will not be issued until any prorated Team Budget expenses are confirmed to have been paid by the player's Team Treasurer, if applicable.
• Any special requests or further exceptions to the above Refund Policy must be approved by the SMHA Board of Directors. Reach out to the VP of your player's division or to Secretary@FlyersHockey.ca.

Transfers

Players from other areas new to Sackville Minor Hockey Association (see SMHA Boundaries) must have their HCR profiles transferred from their previous Association to SMHA before registering online.
Please email Registration@FlyersHockey.ca with the player's full name, date of birth, your Proof of Address (Government Issued ID or a letter from the player's SMHA-area school) and a completed Parent Declaration Form. 

Registration Eligibility

All registrations are reviewed and approved by the SMHA Registrar. If a registered player is determined to reside outside the SMHA Boundary, the parent will be notified and registration cancelled/refunded. 

Family Discounts

SMHA offers a family discount program where the 3rd, 4th, and 5th players in the same household receive $200 off their registration fees. This should be applied automatically during the checkout process when the players are registered in the same transaction.

Contact

Registrar: Heather Doucet (Registration@FlyersHockey.ca)
Director of Finance: Tara Amirault (Finance@FlyersHockey.ca)