Registration
2025 / 2026 Season Registration Fees
On-ice training, league hockey, and other WVMHA programs are all included in registration.
Dates:
- June 29 - Early bird registration closes on June 29. Register before then to save $100.
- September 1 - Registration fee must be paid in full to participate in WVMHA programs.
- October 15 - All fees must be paid in full.
*Note: New or transferred players will be charged the early bird pricing.
Rep Tryouts
Players trying out must be a registered player with WVMHA and pay the administrative fee at the end of the TeamSnap registration prior to applying for tryouts. All players are returned to their home association each March and a transfer process is initiated if applicable.
WVMHA may issue a refund to any player successful in being rostered and who has not attended a WVMHA program including pre-ice and or the fee will go towards registration for WVMHA.
Team Fees
WVMHA averaged team fees from previous year and supporting teams in collecting funds for out-of-town tournaments, banner, year end party, etc.
Pending tournament costs and other team expenses managers and treasurers may request additional funds and or provide a refund.
Reminder: These fees are exclusive of associated accommodation, meal, and travel expenses.
Fundraising Bond
The fundraising bond is collected at the time of registration.
Each family is billed a $100.00 per player to a maximum $200.00 when registering.
By selling Purdys chocolates during the annual WVMHA fundraising drive, players and families who participate in the annual Purdys Fundraiser can earn their fundraising bond credited or refunded (or a portion thereof).
Refunds or partial credits will begin at $200 in sales and progressively rise to $500 or more. For instance, all players who sell at least $500 will get a credit for the full incentive.
Dual Roster
Players who are dual rostered must pay the full registration fee for their primary team and a $75.00 registration fee for the secondary team. If a player plays any tournaments with both teams, tournament fees must be paid for both teams, and reimbursement will be granted for tournaments the player did play as per the Tournament Reporting Policy.
For players interested in dual rostering a Dual Roster Consent Form must be completed and submitted to the WVMHA female coordinator by September 20th each season.
Make Installment Payments
The option to pay in installments or in full is available when registering.
A player will not be registered until the first instalment has been received.
Players/families who have not paid registration fees or initiated instalments by September 1, will not be allowed to begin the hockey season.
Dates to note:
September 1 - Registration fee deadline.
October 15 - All fees to be paid in full.
MOVING to Windermere Valley from another Association
If moving to the Windermere Valley from another association, please provide the registrar the following details:
- East Kootenay Move with Parent Application form.
- Tenants agreement/purchase agreement for your residence.
- 2 pieces of ID with new address (drivers license, utility bill, etc.).
NEW to Hockey
New to Hockey, please provide the registrar the following details in order to generate an HCR number.
- RIS Certification (Parent Respect in Sport).
- Proof of your residence.
- Copy of players birth certificate.
Parent Respect in Sport (RIS)
One parent/guardian for each player is required to have a current Respect in Sport for Hockey Canada Parents. Players will not be considered registered until parents/guardians have completed Respect in Sport.
Refunds
Refunds are subject to a $25.00 processing fee and season proration, discretionary by the WVMHA board of directors. For inquiries email treasurer.wvmha@gmail.com.
Financial Assistance
To give young athletes the chance to participate in their favorite sports. The following organizations offer grants to help young athletes play the sports they love if assistance is needed.
- Jumpstart - https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/
- Kidsport - https://kidsportcanada.ca
- Athletics 4 Kids - https://www.a4k.ca/kids-in-sports
- Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund - https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/page/apply.html
Reach out directly with any individual concerns at treasurer.wvmha@gmail.com
Links
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Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association (WVMHA) uses TeamSnap for registration and team communications. To create a TeamSnap account, follow the steps through this link.