Registration Info - 2024-25

   

Last Updated July 2024Page may need to be opened on a tablet or computer to see all information.

ALL INFORMATION is SUBJECT TO CHANGE according to regulations released by the HNS Female Council

Please take note:

  • Players may be wait-listed during the registration process, as we monitor the number of players and projected teams per age division. Our intention is always to provide a place for everyone to play, but we also hope to find alternatives to more than 15 skaters per team. Register early!
  • A late fee of $75 will be applied to all U11 - U18 registrations after the August 15th deadline.
  • Options for Preseason Development Sessions and U13/U15 Evaluations: We strive to provide a positive environment for players at both preseason development sessions and evaluations as well as provide families with more flexibility during the busy fall season. Click HERE for detailed information and to see the potential schedule template for September 2024. 
  • New to MEIFHA this season? First -time hockey players, players and volunteers joining MEIFHA for the first time due to moves or transfer requests, please refer to the information HERE.
  • MEIFHA continues to explore the possibility of C categories in the U15 and U18 age divisions this season.

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Metro East Inferno Female Hockey Association

2024 - 2025 Registration Information

Registration deadlines:

  • Preseason Development Sessions - August 15th, 2024 OR WHEN SESSIONS FILL.
  • REP Player Evaluations - August 15th, 2024.
  • ALL Registration will close as of August 15th, 2024.
  • U18 Major Hopefuls not yet released, must contact vpadmin@metroeastinferno.ca to be eligible for MEIFHA U18AA evaluations. See note below by clicking HERE.

Late registrants may contact registrar@metroeastinferno.ca to be added to wait-lists.

 

Please read ALL information CAREFULLY. 

Registration for the upcoming season will be completed in the Hockey Canada Registry 3.0.  You can see the female regulations HERE.  You can find information about creating your new HCR 3.0 account at the bottom of this page.

Please note the female hockey evaluation (tryout) policy from 2021: "1.0 Regulation Female players choosing to play female hockey must attend the female tryout process from the beginning and will not be permitted to be part of both a minor tryout process and female tryout process at the same time. Exception U18 AAA Major - Female players who try out for U18 AAA Major Female will be permitted to be part of the Association female tryout process."

Goaltender Development Initiative: HALF-PRICE REGISTRATION* for ALL GOALTENDERS U11 - U18
 
Recognizing that goaltenders are essential to the game of hockey, Metro East Inferno intends to cultivate, encourage and support ALL FEMALE  goaltenders within our region of Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, East Hants and Eastern Shore to come play FEMALE hockey with us in 2024-25!  Female players interested in exploring the position for the first time are also welcome to come try it out! 
    • *Evaluation and Preseason Development Session fees will not be discounted.
    • All goaltenders will be responsible for their share of all team-related fees for the season.
    • Goaltenders must agree to remain in the position until at least November 15th, at which time any who choose to play 'out' will be required to pay a prorated/adjusted registration fee set on a case by case basis.
    • Please note: Instalment fee of $25 is not included in the discount.
    • Late registration fee of $75 will be applied after August 15th, 2024.
We also have some goaltender equipment available for use at the U9 and U11 levels. Please contact your age-appropriate Division Coordinators (Executive Contacts) for more information on goalie equipment.
 

What is the difference between RECreational (REC) and REPresentative (REP) hockey? 

Players can choose to go directly to RECreational C teams or may be assigned there following REPresentative evaluations. Click HERE to see a comparison of REC VS. REP hockey. 

MEIFHA plans on offering the following teams for the 2024 - 2025 season:
  • U7 - Introductory Program 
  • U9 - Intermediate & Developing
  • U11 - REP 'AA' & 'A' and REC 'C'
  • U13 - REP 'AAA' & 'AA' & 'A' and REC 'C' 
  • U15 - REP 'AAA' & 'AA' & 'A' - REC 'C'  *Possibly - Under discussion*
  • U18 - REP 'AA' & 'A'  - REC 'C'  *Possibly - Under discussion*

U15 A and C & U18 A and C

Players at U15 and U18 not interested in AAA/AA will register for A but express interest in playing C during the registration process. These players may be contacted to choose to add AA/A evaluations if C leagues are formed.

NO EVALUATIONS to play U7, U9, U11C, U13C:

  • U7 & U9 Development/Intermediate: no separate evaluations, possible balancing.
  • U11C, U13C (REC): no separate evaluations required, possible balancing.
  • U15 & U18 Please see note above in U15 A and C & U18 A and C section

YES EVALUATIONS, if they'd like to be considered to play U11AA/A, U13AAA/AA/A, U15AAA/AA or U18AA:

  • U11AA & U11A (REP) Hopefuls: AA Evaluations required.
  • U13AAA (REP) Hopefuls: AAA Evaluations required.
  • U13AA & U13A (REP) Hopefuls: AA Evaluations required, AAA Evaluations optional.
  • U15AAA (REP) Hopefuls: AAA Evaluations required.
  • U15AA (REP) Hopefuls: AA Evaluations required, AAA Evaluations optional.
  • U15A (REP) Hopefuls: AA/A Evaluations required, AAA Evaluations optional.  *If U15C if formed
  • U18AA (REP) Hopefuls: AA Evaluations required.
  • U18A (REP) Hopefuls: AA/A Evaluations required. *If U18C is formed

Please note: All players wishing to be evaluated for REP hockey MUST SELECT EVALUATIONS DURING the REGISTRATION process and pay the additional fee to be guaranteed a spot in the process. See the proposed schedule template for September 2024 HERE.

 

What is the difference between Evaluations & Balancing?

'AAA' & 'AA' & 'A' Representative (REP) Player Evaluations may consist of skills session(s)/small area game(s)/intrasquad game(s)/practice(s) to determine 'AAA' & 'AA'  & 'A' REP team placement (except U15A & U18A).  Please note the level of REP play may differ for each age group. Take note which REP teams are available for your player, referring to the list of teams outlined above. Players may choose not to participate in the REP evaluation process and be placed directly onto a recreational 'C' (REC) team, (or 'A' level REP teams if no REC 'C' team is offered in a given age division), but may still be required to complete Balancing depending on the number of MEIFHA teams in any given season.  Please note:  For 2024-25 No players in U11 or U13 may choose to be placed directly on an 'A' team as there will be REC 'C' teams.

Balancing is the process whereby players are evaluated to enable all teams within the same division be given equal opportunity to compete. It may consist of practice(s) and/or intrasquad game(s).  Balancing is essential to ensure all players have similar experiences throughout the season and will occur at any level with sufficient numbers to warrant multiple teams within a division in our association. 

Special Note for U18 Major Hopefuls:

If you are competing for a spot in the Maritime Major Female Hockey League (MMFHL) MEIFHA requests that you contact our VP Administration at vpadmin@metroeastinferno.ca to announce your U18 Major bid and to confirm your possible participation in the MEIFHA REP Evaluation process, no later than August 1st, 2024.  Once the U18 Major Team Selection Process has been completed, you must register with MEIFHA in order to proceed to MEIFHA REP Evaluations for U18 'AA.'  Players registering after the deadline, due to late release from the U18 Major process should contact vpadmin@metroeastinferno.ca before registering, if they wish to join Preseason Development Sessions.  This can only be accommodated if space permits. The deadline for U18 Major Hopefuls to register for the MEIFHA U18 'AA' REP Evaluation process will be one day following the final SURGE team announcement. Those moving on to camps with other teams must inform the registrar by said deadline to be guaranteed a spot in Inferno U18 AA Evaluations.

**Every effort will be made to hold U18AA Evaluations AFTER U18 Major teams are named.

 

Should my player register for Preseason Development?

Please click HERE to see detailed information about our optional Preseason Development Sessions and proposed schedule template for September 2024.

REGISTRATION FEES & PAYMENT OPTIONS

Please note:  ALL REP Evaluation and Preseason Development Session fees MUST be added to your original registration as NO CHANGES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED after the deadline. Preseason Development Session Registration will close before the deadline, if available spaces fill.  

Option #1:  FULL payment by CREDIT CARD ONLY through the HCR 3.0 at time of registration

If you MUST make other arrangements, please contact VP Finance vpfinance@metroeastinferno.ca

ONLY ONCE APPROVED, may you register and select OFFLINE PAYMENT

Option #2: Instalments by CREDIT CARD ONLY through the HCR 3.0 at time of registration

4 payments:  Initial Payment plus 3 instalment payments

Please note: Total fee increases by $25 (non-refundable) when the instalments option is chosen.

*Preseason Development Session & Evaluation fees are due IN FULL as part of your initial payment at time of registration.

Remember to apply any 50/50 credits when you register!

Late registration fee of $75 applies to all U11 to U18 after August 15th.

  Option #1:

Option #2:  4 Instalment Payments

Registration & Products Chosen:

Payment amounts will depend on the choices you make when registering

Total Amount (if paid in Full) Total Amount if paid by Instalments (+ $25)

*Total DUE at Registration

(Initial Payment)

Total Due 1st Instalment

Oct 1

Total Due 2nd Instalment

Nov 1

Total Due 3rd Instalment

Dec 1

U7

U7 Registration

Introduction to U7 Hockey

MEIFHA will not be offering Preseason for U7 at this time

$575 $600 $60 $183.60 $178.20 $178.20
U9

U9 Registration ONLY

Introduction to U9 Hockey

$700

$725

$72.49 $221.85

$215.33

$215.33

U9 Registration +

  • ONE Preseason Development Session - BLOCK 1 OR 2

$825

$850

$197.49

U9 Registration + 

  • TWO Preseason Development Session - BLOCK 1 AND 2

$950

$975

$322.49
U11 to U18
 

U11 - U18 Registration ONLY

For players choosing not to be evaluated for REP AAA/AA/A teams, placed directly in U11/U13 REC C (or A U15/U18).

$900

$925

$92.49 $283.05

$274.73

$274.73

U11 - U18 Registration +

  • ONE Preseason Development Session - BLOCK 1 OR
  • NO Evaluations

 $1025

$1050

$217.49

U11 - U18 Registration +

  • TWO Preseason Development Session - BLOCK 1 AND 2
  • NO Evaluations

 $1150

$1175

$342.49

U11 - U18 Registration +

  •  REP Evaluations ONLY 

Participating in  player (REP) evaluations is required for AAA/AA/A REP Hopefuls, not applicable for U11/U13 C REC Hockey or -*U15/U18 A (*unless C is formed).

(Note for U18 Major Hopefuls)

$1025

$1050

$217.49

U11 - U18 Registration +

  • ONE Preseason Development Sessions - U13 AAA or U15 AAA Hopefuls OR BLOCK 1 OR BLOCK 2   
  • WITH REP Evaluations 

$1150

$1175

$342.49

U11 & U13 Registration +

  • TWO Preseason Development Session - BLOCK 1 AND
  • WITH U11 AA/A and U13 AA/A REP Evaluations ONLY

$1275

$1300

$467.49

Goalies

U11 to U18 

U11 - U18 Registration ONLY

50% of player registration fee.

For players choosing not to be evaluated for REP AAA/AA/A teams, placed directly in U11/U13 REC C or U15/U18 A. 

**Add $125 to your initial payment for each Preseason Development Session Block and/or Evaluation chosen.

$450 $475 $47.49** $145.35
$141.08
$141.08

 

Refund Policy - **Please see MEIFHA Policies & Procedures Manual, Policy #4.0 PLAYER REGISTRATION AND FEES for detailed registration and refund information

Key points about fees: (subject to change as undergoing updates for 2024-25)

  • 10% multi-sibling discount available by request (3 players or more playing minor hockey. Discount limited to 1 per family on registration fees only), and will be refunded back after the season begins. All members are to pay 100% upfront.
  • Instalment Plan incurs a $25 non-refundable fee.
  • Players U11 - U18 registering after the August 15th deadline, incur a $75 late registration fee.
  • A Late Payment Fee will be applied if full Registration Fees are not received by December 15th (10% of balance owing).
  • Players with outstanding fees as of December 30th CANNOT PARTICIPATE in any practice, game, or any other MEIFHA sanctioned event, until the date full payment is received.
  • Refunds will be calculated based on # weeks played and subject to a $15 administration fee, as outlined in Policy #4.0(l)
  • No refunds will be given after 10 weeks of the season, except due to exceptional circumstances.
  • Refunds of Preseason Development Session and Evaluation fees due to reasonable circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.

Questions about fees?  

Contact VP Finance vpfinance@metroeastinferno.ca

Questions about Player Evaluation or Balancing?  

Contact VP Hockey Operations vphockey@metroeastinferno.ca

Questions about Registration? 

Contact Registrar registrar@metroeastinferno.ca

 

Financial Assistance:  

Metro East Inferno Female Hockey Association believes that all children should have the opportunity to participate in sport. If your child is interested in playing the game and you are in need of financial assistance, please click HERE.

 

 

To register for Preseason Development Sessions and Evaluations simply add the appropriate session(s) during the regular registration process.  Spaces will fill quickly and ADDITIONAL SESSIONS will absolutely NOT BE ADDED, so make sure you register early or you may miss out!
 

Click here to Register

Please follow this link and SUSCRIBE to MEIFHA email in order to receive communication - it takes time to update registration email lists in GrayJay.

 

 

Have you created your HCR 3.0 Account yet?

HOCKEY CANADA HCR 3.0 - Getting set up in the new system
 



  1. Click LOGIN (top right corner)
  2. Next, click Sign Up (bottom right corner)
  3. Create your account
  4. Click the icon (top right corner, grey icon)
  5. Select MY ACCOUNT (drop down menu) to get to My Members page
  6. Click Link a Member to add players, coaches and volunteers in your family.
Please note: If you DO NOT SEE a Hockey Canada number, you have created an account but not yet LINKED your MEMBER PROFILE.
 
To link your player(s) profile to your login spordle account, AND your volunteer/coach profile, look up the member name, select the relation to the member, (for example, parent or self). In doing this you are ready to register your player for the season (once registration opens) and if you are a volunteer/ coach, you are now ready to see/update your qualifications and sign up for any clinics and online courses.

Resources:
 
 
Link account and see qualifications