Divisions/Programs

The following is a description of the programs offered for Minor Hockey. Players are registered according to their birth date, as of December 31st of the current year. The “U” means “Under” For example if your child is 6 (as of December 31) – he/she registers for U7. If your child is 7 (as of December 31st) – he/she registers for U9

U7 (4,5,6 years of age as of December 31st, 2024)

U7 is offered twice a week (Saturday & Sunday Mornings). This program is designed to develop basic skills (skating) and build confidence. A progressive, learn to play program where children will learn through practice drills and skill sessions – puck control, passing and shooting are introduced and refined one step at a time.

U9 ( 7 and 8 years of age as of December 31st, 2024)

U9 players are on the ice twice a week (Saturday and Sunday Mornings) and if ice is available an additional week day Ice time may be added. This program is a progressive learn to play technique curriculum for 7 and 8 year olds. . Through practice drills and skill sessions, as well as informal games, players will improve on basic skills (skating, puck control, passing and shooting) and build confidence through a fun and positive environment

U9 players will be evaluated using time trials to split players into divisions with similar skills. (Intermediate or Development)

U11 (9 and 10 years of age as of December 31st, 2024)

U11 House (C) League is a recreational program and involves a range of skills and levels of play. Teams in the community tend to be more balanced for more fair play. Players will have one home practice and one home game per week, as well as away games with other teams in the league. Teams will play in a division with teams from other local minor hockey associations. Travel is mainly local to other parts of Cape Breton.

U11 Rep League is a fast-paced, highly competitive level of hockey that offers players a challenge. Rep hockey has different divisions (AAA, AA, A and B). Players interested in a Rep team must attend the scheduled tryout process. Rep hockey is about twice the time commitment of House League, which may include more practices and off-ice training. Rep teams will travel more to compete with other teams, provincially. This could involve tournament play, and or exhibition play. Travel means additional expenses (gas, hotels, food etc). Parents should be prepared to pay more for Rep hockey to cover additional ice time, and travel.

U13 (11 and 12 years of age as of December 31st, 2024)

U13 House (C) League is a recreational program and involves a range of skills and levels of play. Teams in the community tend to be more balanced for more fair play. Players will have one home practice and one home game per week, as well as away games with other teams in the league. Teams will play in a division with teams from other local minor hockey associations. Travel is mainly local within Cape Breton but some teams may have to travel to other parts of Province as far as Pictou County.

U13 Rep League is a fast-paced, highly competitive level of hockey that offers players a challenge. Rep hockey has different divisions (AAA, AA, A and B). Players interested in a Rep team must attend the scheduled tryout process. Rep hockey is about twice the time commitment of House League, which may include more practices and off-ice training. Rep teams will travel more to compete with other teams, provincially. This could involve tournament play, and or exhibition play. Travel means additional expenses (gas, hotels, food etc). Parents should be prepared to pay more for Rep hockey to cover additional ice time, and travel.

U15 (13 and 14 years of age, as of December 31st, 2024)

U15House (C) League is a recreational program and involves a range of skills and levels of play. Teams in the community tend to be more balanced for more fair play. Players will have one home practice and one home game per week, as well as away games with other teams in the league. Teams will play in a division with teams from other local minor hockey associations. Travel is mainly local within Cape Breton. but some teams may have to travel to other parts of the Province.

U15 Rep League is a fast-paced, highly competitive level of hockey that offers players a challenge. Rep hockey has different divisions (AAA, AA, A and B). Players interested in a Rep team must attend the scheduled tryout process. Rep hockey is about twice the time commitment of House League, which may include more practices and off-ice training. Rep teams will travel more to compete with other teams, provincially. This could involve tournament play, and or exhibition play. Travel means additional expenses (gas, hotels, food etc). Parents should be prepared to pay more for Rep hockey to cover additional ice time, and travel.

U18 (15, 16 and 17 years of age, as of December 31st, 2024)

U18House (C) League is a recreational program and involves a range of skills and levels of play. Teams in the community tend to be more balanced for more fair play. Players will have one home practice and one home game per week, as well as away games with other teams in the league. Teams will play in a division with teams from other local minor hockey associations. Travel is mainly local within Cape Breton, but some teams may have to travel to other parts of the Province.

U18 Rep League is a fast-paced, highly competitive level of hockey that offers players a challenge. Rep hockey has different divisions (AAA, AA, A and B). Players interested in a Rep team must attend the scheduled tryout process. Rep hockey is about twice the time commitment of House League, which may include more practices and off-ice training. Rep teams will travel more to compete with other teams, provincially. This could involve tournament play, and or exhibition play. Travel means additional expenses (gas, hotels, food etc). Parents should be prepared to pay more for Rep hockey to cover additional ice time, and travel