Currently, the Nepean Minor Hockey Association is not accepting any import players. Registration is limited to those who reside within the boundaries of the NMHA.
The NMHA’s competitive program runs from U9 to U18. The following is included with competitive try-out registration:
U9-U15 (AA/A/B, AS APPLICABLE)
- Non-Evaluated Pathways Skates: 4 x 1-hour sessions
- Evaluated Try-outs:
- A minimum of 3 sessions
- 1 hr. goalie evaluation session
- 1 skills session (if applicable)
- 2 intrasquad games, release
- Continuing players/goalies intrasquad game, release
- Continuing players/goalies intrasquad game/exhibition game, final release
- **Balancing game for those divisions with two rep B teams**
- Jersey(s) and socks that the player will keep.
U16 TO U18 (AA/A/B, AS APPLICABLE)
- A minimum of 2 evaluated ice sessions, prior to first release
- 1 hour goalie evaluation session
- Continuing players/goalies intrasquad game, second release
- Continuing players/goalies intrasquad game/exhibition game, final release
- Jersey(s) that the player will keep
Tryout Jerseys
Times will be scheduled for the pick-up of tryout jerseys at our hockey office. These times will be communicated by email, social media, and our website.
Spring Pick-Up: Last week of April, one weekday and weekend time will be provided; tryout jerseys must be picked up at one of these times. Fall Pick-Up: For those who did not participate in AA/A Spring tryouts, two-three times will be provided; tryout jerseys must be picked up at one of these times.
**Please note that tryout jerseys assigned for spring will also be the jersey assigned for fall Rep B to tryouts for unsuccessful AA candidates. **
Spring Tryouts
U10A – U16AA tryouts will be held in the Spring, typically beginning the first week of May. A schedule will be posted, at minimum, a few weeks prior to the commencement of the first skate. Spring tryouts cannot begin until AAA tryouts and teams are formed. You will receive an email, letting you know which tryout time to arrive for based on your players division; teams will be assigned at the tryout sign-in desk.
Fall Tryouts
U16 Rep B – tryouts will begin the last week in August
U9A – U15 B – pathways and tryouts will commence after Labour Day Weekend.
U18 AA and B – will commence after the completion of Junior and AAA teams. Typically, it is the end of September.
A schedule will be posted, at minimum, a few weeks prior to the commencement of the first pathway skate; the tryout schedule will also be posted. Tryout team assignments will be given at the arena; you will receive an email to let you know what time to arrive at the rink based on your players' division.
The initial try-outs will be attended by the head coach, as well as independent evaluators to assist with player assessment. After the first release, continuations will be posted via the website. Only those with jersey numbers posted on the continuation page should attend the next tryout session. Players whose numbers are not posted on the continuation page should continue to house league sort-outs. If you have any questions, please reach out to the appropriate Director.
The Competitive Committee wishes you the best of luck!
TEAM FEES
Once the regular season begins, parents can expect to pay additional fees to their assigned team. These fees are used by the team for various expenses including but not limited to: NMHA game jersey deposit, tournaments, team parties or events, extra practice ice, and miscellaneous team expenses such as pucks, or first aid supplies.
JERSEYS AND SOCKS
Players will be provided with a pair of hockey socks to keep, as well as a set (home & away) of game jerseys. These jerseys are to be worn only for games. Players use a separate jersey for practice. NMHA game jerseys are collected and handed back at the end of the season.