Jr. House League U5 to U9

Welcome to our Junior House League for players under 9

Goals of the Junior House League Program:

• Fun:  Our number one priority is to ensure that all players have a safe, positive and rewarding introduction to hockey and build confidence along the way
• Development: Our program meets all Hockey Canada Introduction Program/U5 to U9 requirements and is structured to maximize player development, focused on the necessary skills at every development stage
• Teach fair play, cooperation and sportsmanship
• Want even more fun & development? Check out our Competitive Development Program for players 8 years of age and younger.

What your player will get:

• Saturday primary ice slot for the 2025-26 season is at Long Branch Arena
  • 20+ professionally taught/run skills sessions combined with fun game play situations led by the expert team at Stride Hockey – Leading Hockey School focused on skating and skill development for young players. Highly qualified volunteer coaches will also be on the ice supporting the hockey school staff to ensure a safe, fun and motivating environment
  • 5 Sunday game days for U5
  • 8 Sunday game days for U6/U7
  • 9 Sunday games days for the U8/U9
  • 10+ outdoor sessions to have fun and enjoy what they’ve learned!
  • *schedule is an estimate based on holidays, weather, etc.
• Mid-Year Tournament & Year-End Festival
• Goalie Skills Program for interested goaltenders – more details to come on timing and location
• Ongoing communication on your child’s development
• Use of lighter pucks and size appropriate nets in U5, U6 & U7
• Team jerseys and socks
• Team photo
• Year end event and award
• Eligibility to play for a Sharks Competitive Development Team

Jr. House League program runs weekly from late September until the end of March. Schedules are released in September and will be communicated through TeamSnap.