NVMHA Registration timeline
Key registration dates for the 2023-24 Playing Season (September 2023 – March 2024) are as follows:
April 17 - Registration opens for Returning Players
May 1 - New Player Application Documents will be accepted after May 1
May 16 - Registration is open for New Players who have sent in the required documents
May 15 - Early Bird registration deadline for Returning Players
Note: Returning Players who register before the May 15 Early Bird registration deadline will receive a $50 reduction in fees
Click Here for more information on Divisions and Age Groups
New Player Documents will be accepted after May 1, 2023
Steps for New Player Registration:
Step 1 - Locate and set aside your child’s birth certificate (if your child was not born in Canada please email the Registrar) .
Step 2 - Complete the Player Registration Form form
Step 3 - Email the player reg form, copy of the players Birth Certificate and 2 proofs of residence to registrar@nvmha.com. Once I have everything I will send you the Hockey Canada ID for your player with Registration instructions.
Please also include the year you moved in to your residence
PLAYER REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR PLAYERS BORN OUTSIDE OF CANADA
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Study Visa
- Proof of school registration
- Proof of medical coverage
- Letter from Parent/Guardian requesting permission for their child to play hockey
- Proof of residence of homestay parent(s) – 2 pieces
WORK VISA
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of parents Work Visa
- Copy of players Visa
- Proof of medical coverage
- Proof of residence – 2 pieces
CANADIAN CITIZENS / PERMANENT RESIDENTS
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of residence – 2 pieces
- Passport
- Proof of Primary Medical coverage (BC Services Card)
- Letter of Release from previous hockey team (if player played previously in another country)
- Proof of Status in Canada (Copy of one of the items below)
a) Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship(Including file #)
b) Canadian Passport
c) Permanent Residents Card or copy of confirmation of application of permanent residency (including file #)
SPECIAL NOTES:
TWO PIECES OF PROOF OF RESIDENCY in North Vancouver are required for all player registrations: Accepted are property tax notice, Hydro/Gas,/Cable bill, Drivers license with insurance or lease/rental agreement. Registration will be rejected unless photocopies of 2 pieces of proof of residency are provided. The residency requirement is mandated by Hockey Canada & BC Hockey & governed by PCAHA & NVMHA. All proofs must be in the player's parent name.
Fees, Deadlines, Payments Options, and Refund Information
| Program | Detail | Fees | Rep Tryout Fee | Rep Tryout - A1 | Rep Carding Fees*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Fee | Rep Player | ||||
| U6 | Full Season | $570 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| ~Half Season, Sept-Dec | $420 | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| U7, U8, U9 | Full Season | $870 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| ~Half Season, Sept-Dec | $620 | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| U11 | $1065 | $210 | n/a | $375 | |
| U13 | $1075 | $210 | $35 | $395 | |
| U15 | $1225 | $210 | $35 | $415 | |
| U18 | $1210 | $210 | $35 | $435 | |
| U21 | $970 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
*** Applies only to players who are rostered on a U11 - U18 Rep Team
Fee Schedule
| Upon Registration | Confirmation Deposit: $100 |
| June 15 | First Payment: 50% of Season Fees |
| August 15 | Final Payment: Balance of Season Fees |
Payment Options
Registrants have two (2) options for payment:
| Credit Card | Payment can be made online via TeamSnap Note: These payments are subject to a 2.79% credit card fee + $0.99 processing fee charged by Team Snap |
| Cheque | Payment can be mailed to/dropped off at 2865 Lyndene Rd, North Vancouver V7R 1E2 Note: Please ensure player name(s) and division(s) accompany all payments; cheques should be made payable to NVMHA |
Financial Assistance
NVMHA believes that every kid who wants to play hockey should have the opportunity regardless of their financial situation. We can offer flexible payment schedules to suit your financial situation. Please contact the registrar to discuss payment options.
In addition, financial assistance grants may be available to those who qualify from:
If you are applying to these or other organizations for financial assistance please choose the cheque payment options and notify the registrar.
Refunds
All requests for registration, pre-tryout clinic, rep tryout, or other fee refunds must be made via the Player Withdrawal and Refund Form
There are no refunds for skill development sessions; requests to reschedule may be accommodated by the Registrar. Please email registrar@nvmha.com to reschedule.
Rep Tryout and Pre-Tryout Clinic Refunds:
- Rep Tryout fee refunds requested by July 31 will be given a full refund less a $25 administration fee. After July 31 there will be no refunds for Rep Tryout fees.
- Pre-Tryout Clinic fee refunds requested by July 31 will be given a full refund less a $25 administration fee. After July 31 there will be no refunds on Pre-Tryout Clinic fees.
Registration Fee Refunds for the Playing Season
Player Withdrawal and Refund Form requests must be received by the following dates to be eligible for a refund.
August 15 - Full refund of registration fees less the Confirmation Deposit
October 1 - 66% refund of registration fees less the Confirmation Deposit
November 15 - 33% refund of registration fees less the Confirmation Deposit
After November 15, refunds will only be considered in extenuating circumstances and are subject to approval by the Treasurer. Refunds for withdrawals from the Playing Season due to extenuating circumstances (e.g. unforeseen health-related circumstances, relocation, etc.) may be considered upon submission of appropriate documentation to the NVMHA Registrar:
- Player’s name, division, and team
- Date of last game played or practice attended
- Nature of the extenuating circumstance and the expected date of return to play (where applicable)
- For unforeseen health-related circumstances, a note from a medical professional supporting the nature of the health-related circumstance and the expected date of return to play (where applicable)
- For other extenuating circumstances, additional supporting documentation may be requested
All refund requests for extenuating circumstances will be treated confidentially
Rep Team Fees
Carding Fees for U11 to U18 Rep Teams
Carding fees are paid directly to the team manager. The fees cover the following costs:
- extra ice
- more expensive home game ice during prime time
- additional referee fees
- gym strip every second year
- rep socks every second year
- newer and better quality uniforms,
- additional team pucks,
- additional team skills
Professional Coaches Fees - Rep Teams
The professional Coach program was implemented in 2008 to attract higher quality coaching for NVMHA Rep teams. Rep team parents will share the costs of the professional coach and pay the fee directly to the team manager.
Rep Team Fees - additional fees may be levied to cover tournaments, dryland training, skill development, and other costs as determined by individual teams.
Contact us
Mailing Address
NVMHA
2411 Mount Seymour Parkway,
North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Y9