RETURNING CRFMHA PLAYERS

CRFMHA Registration Policy for the 2026-27 Season

Registration opens May 1, 2026 for returning CRFMHA Players

CRFMHA has moved its registration platform to the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) system. In order to register, at least one parent needs to set up a Spordle My Account (see setup and information links below): 

HCR My Account Set Up

HCR My Account Information Update

Prior to registration:

• Parents with current players should be sure to link those children to their My Account.

• All Players: It is mandatory that at least one parent (with a Spordle My Account) finishes the Shift Forward Program (formerly Respect in Sport (RIS)) for Parents Program. The RIS for Activity Leaders can no longer be used to satisfy this VIAHA requirement. If you completed the Parent version of this program in previous years, you do not need to repeat it.

• Parents: To ensure you receive all relevant information from CRFMHA, please ensure that your preferred email address is updated in the player profile of your Spordle account AND add info@crfmha.ca to the Contact List in your email software.

• Link to Shift Forward for Parents Program

•   Additional information regarding the Shift Forward Program is also available in the Frequently Asked Questions section located HERE.

Important Registration Dates:

• Phase 1: May 1 through May 15, 2026

  • Registration opens for RETURNING CRFMHA PLAYERS ONLY. Registration PRIVATE LINK will be shared with returning 2025-26 members only during these dates.

• Phase 2A: May 16 through Aug 15, 2026

  • Registration is open to players who are new-to-hockey and returning CRFMHA players, at the published rate.

• Phase 2B: June 1 through Aug 15, 2026

  • Registration is open to players transferring from other MHAs, players new-to-hockey and returning CRFMHA players, at the published rate.

• Phase 3: Aug 16, 2026 through Feb 8, 2027

  • Registration to waitlist; open to all players; see applicable fee increase.

• July 20, 2026: Threshold date to register for U13-A, U15-A, & U18-A Tryouts. Allows time for the Association to determine there is adequate interest to declare Competitive teams in each age group. 

• August 28, 2026: Tentative start date of U13A, U15A & U18A Tryouts.  For more information on competitive team tryouts, visit our Competitive 'A' Teams FAQ page

• Labour Day: Final date to request assessment for the U11 Development A team.

• October 14, 2026: Final date to declare oneself as a full-time goaltender with own gear.

Registration payment information:

• Registration will be submitted online via the Hockey Canada Registration (HCR) system. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

• Payment method for online registration is by credit card only.

• External financial support such as KidSport, etc.: contact registrar@crfmha.ca via email and copy to treasurer@crfmha.ca. Be aware that registration is considered “tentative” until confirmation of the external funding application has been received. The applicable registration rate will apply to the date CRFMHA is contacted regarding registration. 
   

• Payment dates: Choose one of the following options when you register:

1. Full Payment at the time of basic registration plus if applicable, Tryout Fee ($175) and/or Jersey Deposit (see information on jersey deposits).

2. Installment Payment Plan for basic registration, plus if applicable, Tryout Fee ($175) and/or Jersey Deposit (see information on jersey deposits).

• U7, U9, U21:

  • 50% of total program fee is due at registration

  • Balance remaining will be charged automatically on August 1, 2026

• U11, U3, U15, U18:

  • 30% of total program fee is due at registration

  • 35% of total program fee will be automatically processed on July 1, 2026

  • Balance remaining (35% of total program fee) will be automatically processed on August 1, 2026

• Please note Goalies with own gear will pay in FULL at time of registration.

• *Notify the treasurer if your credit card is due to expire between May 1 and August 1*

• Extra REP fees for players selected to U13-A, U15-A, & U18-A teams: Total $850. To confirm a roster spot on any A team: The first installment of 67% of the total amount will be due on Sept 1. The association will provide a link for online payment at the time of player selection to the Competitive team, to be paid within 48 hours.  The balance of 33% will be charged to the credit card on file on Nov 1.

• Extra Development fees for players selected to U11 Development A team: Total $650 to be paid in 2 installments. The first installment of 67% of the total amount will be due on Sept 1 (or after assessments/selection). The association will provide a link for online payment at the time of player selection to the Competitive team, to be paid within 48 hours.  The balance of 33% will be charged to the credit card on file on Nov 1.

Fees Table for 2026-27 Season

Jersey Deposit of $150

Payable at the time of registration by:

• All players new to the Association in the U13, U15, U18 and U21 Divisions.

• All returning players entering the U13 Division for the first time·       

Refunded when the player leaves the Association provided all jerseys have been returned in good condition.
 

Registration Refund Policy for Basic Registration fees:

• Player withdraws… 

  • on or before August 14: refund fees paid minus $50 administration fee.

  • between August 15-September 30: refund fees paid minus $150.

  • between October 1-November 15: refund 50% of fees paid minus $50 administration fee.

  • November 16 onward: No refunds (see special considerations).

Refund Policy for fees related to Rep Teams & Tryouts:
U13-A, U15-A, & U18-A Tryout Fees non-refundable after 2359 hrs. July 20, 2026. No refunds after that date. Requests must be submitted by email by end of day July 20, 2026, to: registrar@crfmha.ca and copy to treasurer@crfmha.ca.

Rep team fees are non-refundable (including U11 Development A team fees, U13-A, U15-A and U18-A fees.) Once selected to the team, Rep fees will be due on the stated dates and are non-refundable even in the event of subsequent withdrawal.  

U15-AA Rep fees will be paid according to a specific installment schedule supplied to each player by the Board, which is not negotiable apart from Special Considerations as outlined in the Refund Policy for Basic Registration.

Special considerations regarding refunds:

Special consideration may be given in the case of relocation, on medical or compassionate grounds.  A season ending injury will require a doctor’s note along with notification of withdrawal. Refunds will be assessed to the nearest week the refund request is submitted to the registrar. These requests will be reviewed by and approved at the Board of Directors’ discretion. Applicable only to members in good standing.

Multi-player Discounts:

Families with 3 or more children registered with CRFMHA will be eligible for discounted registration fees as per current policy. If possible, register all the children at the same time to get the appropriate discount for a 3rd or 4th player in the same family.  If a 3rd or 4th child is added later in the season, contact the registrar for help with the discounted registration rate for that child. 

Supplemental Requests (not accepted after August 15):

For Recreational hockey, requests for one friend to play on the same team may be made. The friend must also make a reciprocal request. We will try our best to honor the one friend request, but we cannot guarantee it. VIAHA requires that our recreational teams have balanced numbers and skill levels.  To make a friend request please use the following form:

CRFMHA Registration - Supplemental Requests

No coach requests will be accepted.
 

For age exemption requests (i.e.for players to enroll in a division one year older or one year younger than their default age group), use the same CRFMHA Registration Supplemental Requests form (above).

CRFMHA Female Dual Roster Policy:

Players requesting to be dual rostered to a CRFMHA female team and an integrated team in another Association must state that their #1 priority team in the event of scheduling conflicts will be the CRFMHA team.

CRFMHA Player assistance fund:

Please consider an optional and voluntary donation to the CRFMHA Player Assistance Fund.  Donations are pooled to support players in need of financial assistance and cannot be targeted to a specific CRFMHA program or player.  Donations support participation in the Regular Season, CRFMHA Development Programs, Tournaments and Competitive programs.  There is no obligation to donate. See the link below…..

CRFMHA Player Assistance Fund

Donations of $20 or more will be issued a receipt for income tax purposes from BC Amateur Sport Fund.