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Junior House League
For Players 4 to 8 (U5 to U9)
Goals of the Junior House League Program:
Have Fun & Build Confidence
Our top priority is to provide a safe, positive, and rewarding introduction to hockey—where every player has fun, builds confidence, and loves coming to the rink.
Development Fundamental Skating & Hockey Skills
Designed to meet all Hockey Canada U5–U9 requirements, our program is structured to develop age-appropriate skills at every stage, ensuring players grow at the right pace.
Teach Fair Play & Sportsmanship
We teach the value of teamwork, cooperation, respect, and playing the game the right way.
Looking for a more competitive environment?
Explore our Competitive Development Program - designed for players aged 8 and under who are ready for the next step.
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The Junior House League Experience
Primary Ice Time
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Saturday sessions at Long Branch Arena for the 2026–27 season
Professional Skills & Fun Game Play
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20+ professionally run skills sessions led by Stride Hockey, a leading hockey school specializing in early skating and skill development
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Fun, game-style learning built into sessions
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Supported by our highly qualified volunteer coaches to ensure a safe, motivating, and positive environment
Sunday Game Days
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U5: Approx. 5 game days
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U6–U7: Approx. 8 game days
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U8–U9: Approx. 9 game days
Outdoor Hockey Fun
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10+ outdoor sessions to play, practice, and enjoy what they’ve learned
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Schedule approximate and dependent on holidays and weather
Program Extras
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Mid-Year Tournament and Year-End Festival
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Goalie Skills Program for interested goaltenders (details to come)
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Ongoing communication on player development through TeamSnap
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Use of lighter pucks and size-appropriate nets for U5–U7
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Team jersey, socks, photo, year-end award, and celebration
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Eligibility to try out for Sharks Competitive Development teams
Season Timing
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Runs weekly from late September to end of March
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Schedules released mid to late September via TeamSnap
Friend Requests
We’re happy to accept friend and same-team requests and will make every effort to accommodate them.
Please note that team building begins in September. Once this process is underway, we may not be able to accommodate new or late friend requests. For this reason, friend requests are only guaranteed for registrations prior to September 1.
Equipment Requirements
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Find the official Hockey Canada equipment requirements here.
2026/27 Jr. House League Fees
Division | Birth Year | Registration Fee |
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Under 5* | 2022 | $575 |
Under 6 | 2021 | $695 |
Under 7 | 2020 | $695 |
Under 8 | 2019 | $695 |
Under 9 | 2018 | $675 |
*Please note that our U5 program focuses on learning to play hockey rather than learning to skate. Ideally, players should be able to stand on their skates independently and move around without ongoing assistance or a skate trainer.
Questions about our Jr. House League Program?
For inquiries regarding our Junior House League program, please contact Arja Pennanen.