2026-2027 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All registration is online through TeamSnap starting June 1, 2026.
All registration must occur online through TeamSnap, regardless of payment type.
Early Bird Registration – Save $200.00!
June 1 – June 30, 2026
Regular Registration
July 1 – August 15th, 2026
Existing Players
Returning for another season with MHMHA?
Early Bird registration opens June 1 and runs until June 30, 2026, offering a $200 savings on registration fees.
Registration is completed online through TeamSnap, with flexible payment options available.
We look forward to welcoming returning players back to the ice for another exciting season of development, competition, and community hockey.
New Players
New to hockey? Welcome to the Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association!
We’re excited to help your family get started in the game. Whether your child is stepping onto the ice for the first time or joining from another association, our programs are designed to support skill development, confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.
All new players will receive the early bird pricing up to August 15, 2026.
After this date, the player will be placed on a waiting list and is subject to availability. A $75.00 late fee will be charged.
Zone Players
Players residing outside the MHMHA boundaries are welcome to register for eligible AA and AAA tryouts as Zone Players.
Tryout registration and applicable tryout fees must be completed by June 30, 2026. Once a player earns a roster position, remaining registration fees will be required. Tryout Fees are NONREFUNDABLE.
- SET tryout fees are $250.00.
- MHMHA AA/CAHL tryout fees are $200.00.
Any registrations after August 15th you will be placed on a waiting list and subject to availability. A $75.00 late fee will be charged.
The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture
On April 1, 2026, Hockey Canada introduced The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture, a new learning and development program that is the home for national education and training courses.
- Parents – One parent or guardian for each player must complete the Hockey Canada Shift Froward – Parent Program. Proof of completion shall be indicated on the players Hockey Canada Registry Profile.
- Team Officials – All Registered Team Officials must have completed the Shift Forward – Coach Program. Proof of completion shall be indicated on the Team Official’s registration in the Hockey Canada Registry.
To support a smooth transition:
- Existing Respect In Sport certifications will continue to be recognized until their current expiry dates.
- New participants (parents, coaches, and volunteers) will be required to complete the Shift Forward program.
FAQ
Payment Options
All registration is online through TeamSnap starting June 1, 2026.
All registration must occur online through TeamSnap, regardless of payment type.
At the time of Registration, you can choose to pay your registration fees in full OR you can choose to pay your fees in installments (this is the option TeamSnap is defaulted to), and it will only charge your credit card a $50 deposit, then split the remaining balance of your fees between September 1st and October 15th. These fees will automatically come of your credit card used to register.
Payment Options:
- Visa / MC/ Debit Visa / Debit MC – Through TeamSnap
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Cash/Cheque – Fees to be paid in office.
An additional $50.00 admin fee per player is charged for any in office payments.
Registration is not complete until payment is received.
If at any time you want to change your child’s registration level for any participant, there will be a $50 admin fee charge for each change.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Apply online at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca. There are no manual submissions for this program you must apply online. The office will require a copy of the acceptance letter to complete registration.
To receive early bird rate, proof of application must be submitted to the MHMHA office by June 30th. You must also start the online registration process through TeamSnap.
Once the applicant receives confirmation of the amount they will receive, the office will require a copy of the acceptance letter and once the office received money from Jumpstart then your account will be credited.
Tryout Fees
Try out fees are included in the registration fees for all the travel teams. Tryout Fees are NONREFUNDABLE.
- SET tryout fees are $250.00.
- MHMHA AA/CAHL tryout fees are $200.00.
For Zone Players, Registration and the tryout fee are required by MHMHA by June 30, 2026. If after June 30th, tryout fees will be $100 more. Once a zone player makes the team the remainder of registration fees will be required.
Female Players
First time females who have never played hockey, the registration fee will be $450 (this is for females who are playing on a female only city league team). Please ensure you contact the office to make the adjustment on your TeamSnap account.
Females wanting to try out for the elite stream U13 AA, U15 AA and U18 AA in Lethbridge, must obtain the appropriate paperwork to attend try outs. Location and dates of try outs to be determined. Please reach out to Lethbridge Minor Hockey for more information regarding try out dates and fees.
AAA/AA/CAHL/RMFHL Teams
Will be treated as a travel team on a user pay basis. User pay can be explained as the Registration fees are credited to the teams. League, administration, carding, ice fees, etc. are debited down and once the registration credits are “used up” teams will be responsible for all remaining associated costs. Some of these costs are ice, referee costs, etc. This may mean additional fundraising efforts, or the collection of monthly fees as determined by the teams.
U9 and U11 City Leagues
U9 and U11 are decided on skill set. Once evaluations are completed, your child could be moved at the discretion of the Director between A and B.
Coaches
As per the Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association Board of Directors, Police Vulnerable Sector Checks are required for any new coaches and any coaches who have not completed either check in the past 3 Seasons. If you are Police or RCMP, you are exempt.
