Hello Minor Hockey Families!

 *please be sure to read the entire message below before registering – thank you!*

We hope you have been enjoying your summer away from the rink. We have been working hard to plan and prepare for the upcoming hockey season and have important and exciting news to share with you for the 2025/26 hockey season.

 Registration is now open and will run through July 31^st!

 To register for the 2025/26 hockey season, please follow the link below: 

Oakville Minor Hockey Registration 2025/26 Season - CLICK HERE  

The landscape of rural minor hockey is evolving rapidly, requiring unified efforts to ensure growth, sustainability, and excellence. With the rise of non-sanctioned hockey in the region and Central Plains remaining the smallest region in Manitoba, creative and collaborative approaches are essential to provide positive experiences for our members and continue developing players of all skills, abilities, and ages.

Oakville Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and St. Eustache Minor Hockey Association (STEMHA) are pleased to announce our continued partnership aimed at advancing these goals. At the forefront of this transformation are initiatives to increase female hockey participation, optimize ice time allocation, and enhance player development across the board. OMHA and STEMHA are looking forward to building on the many successes seen last season, with new friendships, heightened development opportunities and rewarding outcomes both on and off the ice! We will continue to run a joint hockey development committee to manage team formations, address member requests, coordinate ice schedules, and align hockey development opportunities for all players from U9 to U18. 

How does this affect us today, tomorrow and into the future?

 - Ability to offer increased development opportunities for our players.

- Ability to form an all female team from U9 to U15. 

- Ensure our players can continue to play as much hockey in Oakville as possible, allowing our local Arena to continue to grow and thrive into the future.

- Shared rosters and ice time with STEMHA from U9 to U18.

 As we embark on this collaborative journey, our mission remains clear: to holistically develop young athletes. By pooling our resources and expertise, we are establishing a sustainable model that enhances player growth and strengthens community bonds.

 OMHA and STEMHA  

 As part of the continued partnership outlined above, OMHA and STEMHA have aligned registration fees for all players. A fundraising fee of $100 is now built into the registration fees, and no longer paid as a separate fee. Each OMHA player will receive $100 in Grey Cup tickets early in the season, with ticket sale proceeds staying with the player’s family. Registration fees have increased by $15 at all age groups, driven solely by the $11-13 increase in fees paid to Hockey Manitoba for each player registered with OMHA this upcoming season.

Registration Fees

 U7 - $415 (first year players)

U7 - $540 (returning players)

U9 - $740

U11 - $765

U13 - $815

U15 - $865

U18 - $1015

 Payment Options

Registration fees can be paid in full or by equal payments made sent to OMHA no later than July 31, August 31, September 30 and October 31.  Credit card or e-transfer will be accepted if paid in full; payment plan only available by e-transfer.

Please send e-transfers to oakvilleminorhockeyassociation@gmail.com. 

Interested in Coaching?

 If you, or your child’s other parent/guardian, would like to coach in this upcoming season, please indicate when going through the registration form. Coaching applications  may be required after registering. Please note that all coaches (head coaches and assistant coaches) are required to complete the necessary Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks, and are chosen at the sole discretion of the OMHA Board or the Stacheville Joint Hockey Committee depending on the age level.

AAA, AA & Regional Dual Roster Hockey Opportunities

For the 2025/26 hockey season, Central Plains will be offering the below regional hockey teams, with full tryout and season information coming shortly from Central Plains. All players within OMHA are required to first register with OMHA before registering for a regional program tryout. Regional tryout fees are not included in OMHA fees.

- U15 & U18 AAA programs for both coed and female

- U15 AA coed program (players must first tryout for AAA to be eligible)

- U13 AA programs for both coed and female (full-time)

- U11, U13 & U15 regional dual roster opportunities *NEW for 2025/26, more information to follow from Central Plains this month. This programming will be in addition to your OMHA team program.

As always, please reach out to any of your OMHA Board Members should you have any questions about the upcoming hockey season, or if you require any assistance with registration – your feedback is always welcome!

 We look forward to seeing everyone at the rink!

 Oakville Minor Hockey Association