Welcome to the Saugeen Shores Minor Hockey Association!

We're excited to welcome players and families back for another great season of minor hockey in Saugeen Shores! Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another year, thank you for being part of our growing hockey community.

Let’s make the 2025–26 season our best one yet!

Important OMHA Changes for 2025-26:

• OMHA Rep Hockey Zone Restructuring:
  Saugeen Shores will no longer have standalone rep teams for OMHA teams. We are now part of the newly formed Bruce Grey Bulls ‘A’ zone, along with Arran Elderslie and the Township of Chatsworth. For more information, visit: Bruce Grey Bulls  Website.
• OMHA Open Borders for Local League:
  OMHA has implemented an "open borders" policy for hockey. Players are now permitted to register with any minor hockey association, regardless of where they live.  We anticipate increased demand and will be capping registration by division to ensure appropriate team sizes and a high-quality experience. Families are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.
• OMHA Local League Tiering:   This year the WOAA will be placing local league teams into flights (upper, middle and development) based on skill level.  Most of our neighbouring associations will be tiering their local league teams to support player development, create more balanced games and improve the overall experience for all skill levels.                                                                                                                                      Our association is considering doing the same by forming tiered local league teams to better match players with similar skill level. When parents register their child for minor hockey this year we will be asking for their input on the format of SSMHA local league teams for the upcoming season.

• Division Caps:
  To provide a positive and well-balanced experience, we are introducing division caps this season. These limits will ensure manageable coach-to-player ratios, better player development opportunities, and address concerns from last season regarding oversized team rosters.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration Opens June 1:
Saugeen Shores Minor Hockey will open registration for the 2025-26 season on June 1.

Registration Deadline July 31:
Registration will close on July 31, or earlier if division caps are reached.

Late Fee Policy:
A $150 late fee will apply to all registrations completed after June 30.

AGE DIVISION/FEE CHART

Division	Year of Birth	Age Limit	Registration Fees A $150 late fee will be added to the fees below after June 31
U18	2010, 2009 & 2008	15, 16 & 17 years as at Dec. 31	$850
U15	2011 & 2012	13 & 14 years as at Dec. 31	$850
U13	2013 & 2014	11 & 12 years as at Dec. 31	$795
U11	2015 & 2016	9 & 10 years as at Dec. 31	$735
U9	2017 & 2018	7 & 8 years as at Dec. 31	$680
U7	2019 & 2020	5 & 6 years as at Dec. 31	$540
U5	2021	4 years as at Dec. 31	$385

 

Respect in Sport – Mandatory for All Players
Since 2014, at least one parent/guardian must complete the Respect in Sport online course before a player can be rostered. To add a new child, log in and select “Add a Child.”
Here is the link to the program: RESPECT IN SPORT PARENTS PROGRAM

 

Financial Assistance

Families who may need financial assistance may be eligible for subsidy through. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

·        Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program

·        Kidsport Ontario Program

·        Minor Hockey Subsidy Program

Payment Information

Payments may also be made via credit card or e-transfer to: [email protected]. Please include your child's name(s) in the message.

You can pay in full or 2 installments.  An Initial deposit fee of 50% of registration costs will be due at registration date.  Subsequent installments must be made by August 31st, 2025.

For those registering through the OMHA, please note that credit card charges will be applied to the consumer rather than the association. If you would like to avoid these charges, please pay by e-transfer. 

For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]

In Person Registration

Players can also be registered in person Thursday June 5th 2025 at the James Mason Centre 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Click appropriate image below to take you to the online registration: