Hockey Programs at Gananoque MHA 2024-2025
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U5 open to those born in 2020
The intent of our U5 program is to teach kids how to skate.
This program is designed for families interested in getting their children confident on skates but not quite sure if they want to commit to playing hockey.
The program typically runs from mid September to the end of February. Sessions are weekly either on Saturday or Sunday.
U7 open to those born in 2018
The intent of this program is to introduce kids to organized hockey. This is a great program where you will be amazed at the progress your kids make. They will start barely being able to skate, and finish playing hockey! The primary focus in this program is on skating, with puck handling and learning the other basic hockey skills.
Full equipment is required. Kids will be organized by experience level. There will generally be 2 practices a week, dates/times TBD, beginning mid September and running to early March. Half-ice and Cross Ice Games will be introduced at Christmas. It is recommended that kids be able to stand up unassisted on skates before registering for U7.
Gananoque Local League Hockey
Teams U8 through U18 participate in the Inter-Community Hockey League (ICHL) which involves travel and play with Frontenac, Loyalist, Deseronto, Napanee, Prince Edward County (PEC), Stirling & Stone Mills teams.
Local League is based upon a recreational hockey theme. GMHA will endeavor to provide recreational hockey with an emphasis on skill development and fair play.
SCHEDULE:
The ICHL season runs from mid October to beginning of March. First part of the season, October to January is regular season play, typically round robin play with the other centres in the league. Playoffs usually begin mid January/early February and finish up generally the first weekend in March with the ICHL Championship Days.
A weekly 50 min. practice time will be assigned to each team, this may be a shared practice between two teams. Most games are scheduled for weekends including Friday evening to Sunday evening and involves travel to play with Frontenac, Loyalist, Napanee, PEC, Stirling, Deseronto and Stone Mills teams as well as our own Gananoque teams. Prior to the season Coaches attend a scheduling meeting, in which they are provided with ice times, and from there they will set their game dates and times.
EQUIPMENT:
Players will be provided with a jersey and one pair of hockey socks to the players at the start of the season prior to the start of games in October . In the meantime, please ensure your player has a jersey and a pair of socks for ice times prior to teams being formed.
U11 and below they are provided by McDonalds and Time Hortons and they are able to keep their jersey at the conclusion of the season. U13 and above will be provided with a jersey and are responsible to return it to GMHA cleaned and in good order in order to get their deposit back. At the time of registration those U13 and above will have a jersey deposit fee attached.
Players are required to wear full hockey equipment at all times when on the ice. This includes a CSA approved certified hockey helmet, neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, jock or jill, hockey shorts, shin pads, gloves, stick and skates.
GMHA Rep Hockey
Teams will participate in the Eastern Ontario Minor Hockey League (EOMHL) which involves travel and play with Bancroft, Brighton, Campbellford, Centre Hastings, Douro, Ennismore, Frontenac, Lakefield, Loyalist, Napanee, Norwood, Otonabee, Prince Edward County (PEC), Stirling, and Tweed teams.
Rep Hockey Philosophy - Rep teams will be comprised of players, coaches and parents who desire a higher level of competition than local league.
SCHEDULE:
The EOMHL season runs from October to end of March. First part of the season, October to January is regular season play, typically round robin play. League Playoffs usually begin mid January/early February when teams are placed in tiers to determine who advances to the OMHA Playdown Championship Weekend (March/April).
GMHA will provide one practice time to each team a week. Additional practice ice times may be procured by the REP team, note that these are at the teams individual expense. Most games are scheduled for weekends including Friday evening to Sunday evening and involves travel to play with the centres noted above. Prior to the season start date Coaches attend a scheduling meeting, in which they are provided with ice times, and from there they will set their game dates and times.
EQUIPMENT:
Players will be provided with a jersey and one pair of hockey socks to the players at the start of the season prior to the start of games in October. If GMHA provides the jerseys to the teams there will be a jersey deposit fee jersey and players are responsible to return it to GMHA cleaned and in good order in order to get your deposit back. In the meantime, please ensure your player has a jersey and a pair of socks for ice times prior to teams being formed.
Players are required to wear full hockey equipment at all times when on the ice. This includes a CSA approved certified hockey helmet, neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, jock or jill, hockey shorts, shin pads, gloves, stick and skates.
First Shift
NOT OFFERED THIS SEASON IN GANANOQUE
First Shift is an introduction to hockey.
Please Note: You cannot participate in First Shift if you have already played organized hockey.
It is open to children from 6-10 years of age.
In addition to 10 organized practices, all players will be given a full set of hockey equipment.
This program is designed for families who want to introduce their kids to organized hockey, get them equipment, but are not ready to commit for our current hockey program. After the program you may be eligible to transfer to one of our other programs at a pro-rated fee.
If you are new to hockey you may ask “what equipment do I need and what should be in my hockey bag?” Full equipment is required for all hockey players, from U5 to U18. …. Here is a list to help.
Equipment List
- Hockey Socks (Future Stars, U7 and U8 have socks provided for them)
- under wear (long johns/shorts, long sleeve shirt/t-shirt-which ever player prefers)
- jill/jock (shorts)
- garter (if not the jill/jock garter combo)
- shin pads
- hockey pants
- skates
- clear tape (wrapped over shin pads)
- black/white tape to re tape stick when needed
- neck guard; “Billy Goat” throat protector for all goalies
- shoulder pads
- elbow pads
- helmet with cage
- mouth guard
- gloves
- equipment bag
New registrants must complete the RESPECT in SPORT parent course before your child can go on the ice. The course can be found on the GMHA website (www.ganminorhockey.com) and under the tab LINKS, note there is a $12 fee for this course. At least one parent or guardian of each player registered in the OMHA will be required to complete the Respect in Sport - Parent Program as a condition of participation. The one-hour online course is a proactive, educational program that empowers parents with the tools to ensure the game is enjoyable and respectful for themselves, their children and all other stakeholders in the game. This only needs to be completed once
· Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport or Health Card required for proof of age – only need to provide the first year your register.
· Copy of Parents Drivers License – for proof of residence
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Ice times will be posted on the website towards the end of August/beginning of September.