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Registration Update – 2024-09-09

By cmhawebmaster | September 10, 2024

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Please be advised that registration is closed.  We are accepting limited registrations, at all age levels, on a case-by-case basis.  If you would like to register, please contact the Registrar at registrar@cumberlandminorhockey.ca

Age Status Comment
U9 to U16 Competitive Closed Updated 2024-09-06
U18 Competitive Open Closing September 13, 2024 at noon
Recreational at all levels Open Limited availability in certain age groups
**if you are trying out, but have not registered, please contact the registrar**
***To be put on a wait list, please contact the registrar: registrar@cumberlandminorhockey.ca

Returning Registrants

 

Player Registration for the 2024-2025 Season

Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

 

Registration opens June 15th @ 9AM

Access the CMHA Registration Portal

If registering a new player, visit the New Registrants section

Registration Instructions:

  1. CMHA Registration page can be found at https://page.hockeycanada.ca/page/hc/heo/district-12-cumberland/cumberland-dukes-minor-hockey-assoc-hl
  2. Login using your new HCR 3.0 user account
  3. Click on View Online Stores/Vois les frais d'inscription
  4. Click Register Now/S'incrire maintenant
  5. Follow the steps to register returning players

REGISTRATION PROCESS IS THE SAME FOR:

  • Cumberland Dukes Recreational hockey (House League)
  • Cumberland Jr. Grads Competitive hockey (See notes below)
  • Eastern Ontario Wild AAA players (See notes below)
  • U18 AAA players (See notes below)

 

**PAYMENT MUST BE SENT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF REGISTRATION BEING COMPLETED OR YOUR CHILD'S REGISTRATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL BE CANCELLED**

 

Payment Methods: Credit card, E-Transfer and Cheques are accepted

CMHA/District XII
1585 Tenth Line
Orleans ON
K1E 3E8

For those only trying out for the Jr Grads:

  • Full registration fees AND Jr Grads tryout fees must be paid in full prior to participating in any on-ice sessions/tryouts
  • If you only pay the Jr Grads tryout fee, your child is not considered registered and they will not be permitted to participate in tryouts until registration fees have been paid in full
  • Jr. Grads tryout fees are $185.00
  • Tryout jerseys are a MANDATORY purchase and are included in your tryout fees.

For those trying out at U18 AAA:

  • The $25 AAA registration fee is all that is required at this time
  • This fee ensures your child is registered with their home association, which is a requirement to participate in AAA tryouts
  • Should your child be released from AAA tryouts back to the Jr Grads/CMHA, full registration fees and the Jr Grad tryout fee must be paid in full prior to participating in any on-ice sessions/tryouts
  • If the $25 AAA is paid before July 31, Early Bird registration rates will be honored should the player return to the Jr Grads/CMHA

Junior A-B-C:

Players trying out at the Junior level are not required to register with their home association (CMHA). However, if a player is released from the Junior team or decides to return to the CMHA/Jr Grads, they must be fully registered, with tryout fees paid, in order to participate. Spots on Jr Grads AA/B teams will not be held for returning Junior players. These players must participate in tryouts in order to earn a place on the team.


New Registrants

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:

In order to register, the following conditions must be met:

  • PLAYER AGE - only players born in the years shown in the table under the tab of "Registration Fees" are eligible to play. If your child is too young, there are skating lessons offered at local arenas for young children.
  • ADDRESS - Please verify that your new address falls within the CMHA boundaries before proceeding with a transfer request by visiting http://www.maps.hockeyeasternontario.ca/.

Once information has been provided and verified, a Hockey Canada profile will be created for the player. Parents/Guardians can then register their player using the online registration system starting mid-June. New player profile requests can be submitted starting JUNE 3.

Step 1:

Complete the following form:
https://forms.office.com/r/bUMVzCeSBE

 

**NOTE: Completing the CMHA New Player - Hockey Canada Profile form does not mean a player is registered for the season. Parents/Guardians will need to register using the online portal starting June 15 @ 9AM.**

Step 2:

Scan or take a picture of the player's birth certificate and Proof of Residency and send to registrar@cumberlandminorhockey.ca

Proof of Residency consists of one of the following:

  • Purchase Agreement (financials redacted) OR Lease Agreement (1 year minimum lease, no rental of a room in residence)
  • School registration or transfer document
  • Utility bill (ex. Hydro, Enbridge, Rogers)
  • Drivers' License

Step 3:

Once the New Player form and has been completed and proof of age and residency has been verified, you will receive an email stating that a Hockey Canada profile has been created for your player. The email will contain information on creating an account in the Hockey Canada Registry, linking your player to the account, and how to proceed with registration for the 2024-2025 season. Registration opens June 15th @ 9AM.


Initiation Program (U7)

The Initiation Program (U7) is a structured, learn-to-play hockey program designed to introduce beginners to the game's basic skills. For an overview of the IP (U7) program, please visit Hockey Canada or Hockey Eastern Ontario.

The Cumberland Minor Hockey Association provides U7 programming for 4, 5 and 6 year old hockey players.

Registration Fees

2024-2025 Registration Fees
Level Birth Year Early Bird Rate Regular Rate
(After July 31)
 U7-A  2019-2020 $425 $425
 U7-B  2018 $535 $535
 U9  2016-2017 $655 $705
 U11  2014-2015 $660 $710
 U13  2012-2013 $685 $735
 U15  2010-2011 $650 $700
 U18  2007-2008-2009 $635 $685
 U21  2004-2005-2006 $575 $575

 

**U21 GOALIES:  U21 teams can carry up to 2 goalies per team.

 

AAA TRYOUTS: If your child will participate in U18 AAA tryouts this season, only an initial, non-refundable fee of $25 is required. Should your child subsequently return to the CMHA, the remaining required fees will be applied and due. Note that players must be registered with their home association in order to participate in AAA tryouts.

Please note:

  • Families with 3 registered players will receive a 15% discount on the total amount, while families with 4 or more players receive a 25% discount on the total amount. This discount can be applied when paying, or will be refunded to you after we confirm your family registration status.
  • Player registration is complete when payment for the full amount, and the completed registration forms are received by the District XII Registrar.
  • Players will not be allowed on the ice unless they are registered.

REFUNDS

All requests for refunds must be made using the following form:

https://forms.office.com/r/v4ecb28psG
Telling your coach or Convenor that you would like a refund is not sufficient.

Questions?: Email  registrar@cumberlandminorhockey.ca

The refund value will be determined by: the “Refund Schedule” below; be subject to a “Administration Charge”; and conditional on the return of all CMHA issued equipment:

REFUND SCHEDULE:

 Request prior to September 30 100% less $25.00
 October 1 to October 31 75% less $25.00
 November 1 to November 30 60% less $25.00
 December 1 to December 31 40% less $25.00
 After January 1 No Refund

Hockey Canada Registry - User Account Creation

IMPORTANT:  Hockey Canada has migrated the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR), the system used to register players, to a new platform - HCR 3.0. Parents/Guardians must create a new user account in order to register players for the upcoming season. Please take the time to create the account and link your players before registration opens.

Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) - User Account Creation

Visit Hockey Canada Registry to access the new HCR portal, clicking Login/Connexion at the top right corner to begin. There are 2 steps to the process.

  1. Create a user account
  2. ​Link player profiles to your account
    • Once you are logged in, click the  icon at the top right corner and select My Account/Mon Compte
    • Select Link a Member/Lier un Membre, found on the Dashboard/Acceuil screen
    • Full instructions can be found here:
    • Note: When linking a player to your profile, select your relationship to the player (i.e. parent, guardian)
    • Members should also link their own profiles to their account if applicable (ex. Coach, Manager, Trainer)
    • ​If you have any issues finding profiles within the HCR, please contact registrar@cumberlandminorhockey.ca

Financial Aid

Special Note to families requiring financial assistance. If you require financial assistance to cover all or part of your hockey registration fees, we strongly encourage you to contact one of the following organizations for such assistance as soon as possible as funds may be limited:

JumpStart

Kidsport

Hockey Canada Assist Fund

Next Shift Canada

CMHA Benevolence Fund - Please email registrar@cumberlandminorhockey.ca for more information


Geographic Boundaries

Cumberland is located in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Our players come from the communities of: Avalon, Fallingbrook, Orléans, Queenswood Heights, Cumberland Village, Chatelaine Village, Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Navan, Sarsfield, Carlsbad Springs and Vars.

The geographical jurisdication for District XII, which includes both Cumberland Dukes and the Jr. Grads, encompasses the boundaries of the former Municipality of Cumberland as follows:

  • on the North: the Ottawa River between Champlain Street and Canaan Road
  • on the West: Champlain Street, Mer Bleu Road and Boundary Road regional Road 41 and an imaginary line with Burton Road on the south border
  • on the East: Canaan Road; and
  • on the South: Burton Road and Russland Road

To view the map of the district (Cumberland Boundary): http://maps.hockeyeasternontario.ca/aba/region/10

To access the HEO Minor Home Association Finder: http://maps.hockeyeasternontario.ca/


Transfers

Please verify that your new address falls within the CMHA boundaries before proceeding with a transfer request. The Hockey Eastern Ontario Minor (HEO-Minor) Home Association Finder can be accessed by clicking http://maps.hockeyeasternontario.ca/.

Players are not permitted to participate in any CMHA activities until confirmation via email is provided to the transferee by the CMHA Registrar.

1. Inter-Association Transfers (IAT) and Inter-Branch Transfers (IBT)

IAT: Move within Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO)

IBT: Move to Cumberland Minor Hockey Association boundaries from outside HEO
​In order to initiate the transfer process, the following documents need to be scanned and submitted to registrar@cumberlandminorhockey.ca:

  • HEO Attestation of Inter-Branch/Association Residency Form: Completed in full, including signatures from both parents/guardians - Mandatory
  • Copy of Purchase and Sale or Lease Agreement (1 year minimum) - Mandatory
  • Any 2 of the following:
    • School Registration
    • Utility Bill or Cable Internet Bill (no cell phone bills)
    • Driver's License that matches new address
    • Copy of vehicle and insurance registration​
  • If player will be living with a Court Ordered Legal Guardian, a copy of the Court Ordered Legal Guardianship declaration signed by the Judge and the School registration document are mandatory

2. Move to/from the USA or Europe:

Please contact Debbie Rambeau at HEO for more information: drambeau@hockeyeasternontario.ca

 

3. Competitive Tryout Transfers

Competitive Tryout Transfers may be granted on a per case and per level basis. Please contact Juliana Ramsay for more information: director_comp@cumberlandminorhockey.ca

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Failure to provide the required documents will cause delays in the transfer process and will prevent a player from registering. Spots are limited and cannot be reserved for transferring players if information is missing/incomplete.
  • All Inter-District or Inter-Branch transfer requests must be submitted before August 10, 2024
  • CMHA reserves the right to request further documentation

**For full details on Residence Rules, please visit HEO's Player Transfer forms https://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/members/forms/.