Registration

General NMHA Information

The NMHA supplies team sweaters, which MUST be returned at the end of the season. A deposit is required for a group of sweaters loaned to a team. This deposit is FULLY refundable at the end of the season, providing no damage has occurred to the sweaters. Sweaters can only be picked up for the whole team (not individually). NMHA sweaters are NOT to be worn during practices.

The NMHA also supplies goalie pads, trappers and blockers to NMHA registered players, permitting them to tryout as goalies. This equipment is rented to, and must be picked up by, the player´s parent. The rental period expires at the end of the regular NMHA season. Registered NMHA players may also rent goalie equipment, if available, for summer camps/teams. An additional rental charge is applied for this. Goalie equipment requires a varying deposit, depending on the level of play and the equipment needed. A portion of the deposit is refunded when the equipment is returned, in good condition, at the end of the hockey season.

Sweaters and goalie equipment can be picked up at the NMHA Equipment Room, inside Merivale Arena (top of the stands at the rear of the arena). The room is only open at scheduled times, so please call first (Equipment Room: 225-6312) to hear the recorded schedule or to leave a message. Your call will be returned.

Once your child has been assigned to a House League or Competitive team, you will be asked for more $$$ to cover the costs of practice ice, exhibition games, tournament registrations, team parties, etc. These "team" fees are paid, to the team, in 3 or 4 instalments over the course of the season. A team meeting is held, at the beginning of the season, to discuss budgets, tournaments, coach's rules, etc. That is the time to voice your opinion to the Coach/Manager. If you strongly disagree with the budget, you have the option of removing your child from the team. Remember, the "majority rules" in any decision making process. House League teams can expect to pay an additional $150 - $400 per player, while added costs for Competitive teams range between $600 - $1,200 per player. These costs are approximate only. Some teams have been known to cost more. All these extra costs are solely at the discretion of the players' parents.

Questions pertaining to registration can be directed to Gail Wistaff at the Hockey Office (825-1590).

Registration Information for New Players to the NMHA

If you are new to the NMHA, you are either a player who has played somewhere in Canada, or you have never played hockey before. The NMHA does not permit online registration for new players. Please read the Registration Information Sheet and register either in person or by mail to the NMHA address noted here and in the Information Sheet.

Note: The NMHA registers only players who live within its boundaries (the old City of Nepean). If you are unsure about where to register, please refer to the ODMHA web site, which has maps of all Districts.

Also, check out these interactive maps at the ODMHA website to determine your boundaries.

If you HAVE played minor hockey outside of the ODMHA

You will need to provide proof of residence and the contact information for the Association in which your player last played.
The NMHA will ask for a transfer of the child’s records, based on your registration form.

If you HAVE played minor hockey inside the ODMHA, but not in the NMHA

You will need to provide proof of residence and the contact information for the Association in which your player last played.
You will need to complete the Declaration of Residence process, as detailed on the ODMHA web site.
The NMHA will ask for a transfer of the child’s records, based on your registration form and residence declaration.

If you HAVE NEVER played in any Hockey Canada Associations

You must register, in person or by mail, as described on the Registration Information Sheet.

Mail the registration form along with a money order or cheque made payable to NMHA:

Nepean Minor Hockey Association
Room 203, 100 Malvern Drive
Walter Baker Sports Centre
Nepean, Ontario, Canada K2J 2G5

Complete information can be found on the ODMHA website.

Where the Registration Money is Spent

The following chart shows where the money is spent from registration fees. This is an average for all players in the Nepean Minor Hockey Association, but it reflects the percentages involved very accurately. The NMHA receives money from other sources, notably, sponsorships and bingo, but that money is mostly used to defray administrative costs and to offer specialized skills clinics to our members. This in turn helps the NMHA to keep fee increases to a minimum, as ice costs increase dramatically (11% this year alone). As you can see, 57% of your registration fees are required just to pay for game and practice ice.

Volunteers Required

As the association is completely driven by volunteers, and the association continues to grow at a rapid pace; the need for volunteers continues to grow as well. The board needs your help, so please volunteer to help move this association forward for the kids. We all want the kids to play hockey and that can only occur if we all help to make it happen. During the registration process you will be able to volunteer to help.

Unlike many organizations, we do not insist on a payment in lieu of volunteering, but as we grow, the demand for volunteers keeps increasing.

The NMHA wants to ensure people understand what they are volunteering for when you sign up, and we are providing the following guidelines for the different positions available.

Click here to see a complete list of the types of volunteers that the NMHA requires.

Moving Out Of or Into the ODMHA?

If you are moving out of the ODMHA area or into the ODMHA area, please refer to the ODMHA website for more information on the residency change and transfer process.