Registration Details
Registration for Grafton Minor Hockey will open in August and closes when the teams are deemed full. Typically registration closes early October, but this is subject to change based on interest. We suggest registering early to avoid disappointment. Registration for the 2024/25 hockey season is closed.
Registration for Grafton Minor Hockey will open in August and closes when the teams are deemed full. Typically registration closes early October, but this is subject to change based on interest. We suggest registering early to avoid disappointment. Registration for the 2024/25 hockey season is closed.
2024 – 2025 Registration Fees (subject to change)
We have some of the lowest registration fees in the area
• U5: $225.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $375.00
• U7: $275.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $425.00
• U9: $375.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $525.00
• U11: $415.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $565.00
• U13: $415.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $565.00
• U15: $430.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $580.00
• U18: $430.00 + $150 volunteer deposit + $50 jersey = $630
Volunteer deposit only required to be paid once per family. If you have more than one child playing, you only pay once for this fee. Learn more about how to receive your volunteer deposit funds back by volunteering your time.
We have some of the lowest registration fees in the area
• U5: $225.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $375.00
• U7: $275.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $425.00
• U9: $375.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $525.00
• U11: $415.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $565.00
• U13: $415.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $565.00
• U15: $430.00 + $150 volunteer deposit = $580.00
• U18: $430.00 + $150 volunteer deposit + $50 jersey = $630
Volunteer deposit only required to be paid once per family. If you have more than one child playing, you only pay once for this fee. Learn more about how to receive your volunteer deposit funds back by volunteering your time.
Frequently Asked Registration Questions
My child has never played organized hockey before, WHat documents do I need to register?
In addition to completing our registration intake form, new players will also need to provide the below before October 1.
- We require a copy of a birth certificate for all new players. Photo or scan is acceptable.
- Proof of residency from the parent: such as a photo of utility bill or drivers licence.
- A parent will need to complete the Respect-In-Sport parent online course. Please note there is a fee to complete this course.
- A signed Ontario Hockey Federation Rowan’s Law Acknowledgement Form. Form and accompanying documents below:
- Rowans_Law_Form.pdf
- Please read more on concussion awareness
what documents do I need for a player who has played minor hockey, but not in Grafton?
If your player has played for a different minor hockey association but not in Grafton, then please submit all the documents similar to a new player (see above accordion for document list). You can email us at [email protected] and we will walk you through this process.
What documents do I need for a returning player?
If your player has played in Grafton before, you will only be required to complete the registration intake form.
Why do fees increase by Division?
Our base registration fee varies by age group. Our younger age groups have a lower base fee because referees are not used. As the divisions increase in age, they have more game play, which requires more referee costs to be paid as part of registration.
What is your refund policy?
Refunds for the current season (2024/2025) will only be granted from the time of registration up until November 15th at 100% of the basic registration fee plus the Volunteer Hour Fee.
No refunds will be provided after November 15th except for the Refundable Volunteer Hours fee, provided you have met your volunteer commitment.
Due to unforeseen incidents (such as COVID-19), should GMHA need to terminate the season prior to March 1 the formula below will be used to calculate member refunds:
No refunds will be provided after November 15th except for the Refundable Volunteer Hours fee, provided you have met your volunteer commitment.
Due to unforeseen incidents (such as COVID-19), should GMHA need to terminate the season prior to March 1 the formula below will be used to calculate member refunds:
- R - (N / 21 X R)
Where R = Basic Registration (not including Volunteer Fee)
N = Number of Weeks between November 15th and the time of refund request.
Do you have to live in Grafton to play on Grafton Minor Hockey?
No you do not need to be a Grafton resident.
What is included and what IS AN additional costs?
The registration fee will cover:
- practice and regular game times
- your team jersey for divisions U5-U15. All team jersey’s need to be returned unaltered at the end of the season. Any jersey that is not returned at the end of the season will be charged $50 replacement. The exception to this is that U11 get to keep their jerseys.
- team pictures
- Tournaments/jamborees are extra and prices fluctuate year over year. Price is also based on how many teammates are participating. The coach will email you the cost once a tournament has been secured.
- $50 Jersey for U18, yours to keep after the season.
- Player hockey equipment. For a list of suggested gear, please visit OMHA hockey equipment list
What age do you Enroll/register for each division?
For a specific age grouping chart, that includes year of birth see the OMHA website.
DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Jumpstart, affiliated with Canadian Tire, and Northumberland KidSport are organizations that offer financial aid to families unable to afford sports participation. These entities oversee the qualification process.
Kids in Sport is another fund available from the Grafton Community Sports and Events Committee in honour of longtime resident Paul Keller. Application details can be downloaded below:
Kids in Sport is another fund available from the Grafton Community Sports and Events Committee in honour of longtime resident Paul Keller. Application details can be downloaded below:
DO YOU ALLOW LATE REGISTRATIONS?
No, we do not allow a player to join after the season has started.