Pre-Registration / Transfers
Players must be permanent residents of the communities of Auburn Bay, Cranston, Mahogany, McKenzie Lake or Seton.
Yes, during the registration process. Once you get to the payment screen you can select ‘Pay in Full’ or ‘Instalment Plan’. The instalment plan allows you to pay $350.00 at the time of registration and the remaining fees are then divided into 3 payments - July 15, August 15 and September 15th. If you register after an instalment is scheduled, the next payment is added to the deposit and the instalment plan is reduced in number. All fees must be paid in full by September 15th. There are no exceptions to this date.
Registrations are paid by credit card only.
Please log into your TeamSnap account and under the dashboard section you can view all registrations and access your receipts. Please print out the receipt once you register because they will not be available next spring for tax season as TeamSnap clears receipts by the end of the calendar year.
Refund prior to the start of evaluations - full registration refund, less a $150.00 admin fee. No refunds will be issued once evaluations start.
Hockey Calgary, Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada determine the information that minor hockey associations must collect at the time of registration. Proof of residency documents are used to determine your primary residence. You cannot use a rental house address or a PO Box address during the time of registration.
Hockey Alberta determines where a player must register based on their primary residence address. If you do not reside within the boundary, then you cannot register with BVHS unless you have a release from your assigned association and Hockey Calgary.
Registration & Fees
2023-2024 Age Qualifications and Fee Structure.
Age Between 5-17 years old as of December 31, 2023
Registration Fee (June 15, 2023- July 31, 2023)
U7 2017/2018 - $835.00
U9 2015/2016 - $1,330.00
U11 2013/2014 - $1,330.00
U13 2011/2012 - $1,440.00
U15 2009/2010 - $1,440.00
U18 2006/2007/2008- $1,440.00
U9 & U11 House League Fee $775.00
A $200.00 Late Fee will be applied to the above rates as of August 1, 2023
Details can be found on the Registration/Community and Registration/House League Tab
Registration for the 2023-2024 season opens June 15 and closes August 31. Effective August 1, 2023, at 12:01 am a late fee of $200.00 will automatically be applied to the U9-U18 regular registration fees (to all returning BVHS player registrations).
You can register here.
Registration fees include such expenses as, but are not limited to; ice rentals (games & practices), game length, officiating costs, Hockey Calgary, Hockey Alberta & Hockey Canada player fees, insurance, socks, team picture, coaching certifications, evaluations, and administrative costs.
Yes, during the registration process. Once you get to the payment screen you can select ‘Pay in Full’ or ‘Instalment Plan’. The instalment plan allows you to pay $350.00 at the time of registration and the remaining fees are then divided into 3 payments - July 15, August 15 and September 15th. If you register after an instalment is scheduled, the next payment is added to the deposit and the instalment plan is reduced in number. All fees must be paid in full by September 15th. There are no exceptions to this date.
Registrations are paid by credit card only.
Please log into your TeamSnap account and under the dashboard section you can view all registrations and access your receipts. Please print out the receipt once you register because they will not be available next spring for tax season as TeamSnap clears receipts by the end of the calendar year.
Refund prior to the start of evaluations - full registration refund, less a $150.00 admin fee. No refunds will be issued once evaluations start.
Hockey Canada determines the participants in each division based on their birth year. Please register your player into the corresponding division with the birth years listed below.
U7 – 2018 & 2017
U9 – 2016 & 2015
U11 – 2014 & 2013
U13 – 2012 & 2011
U15 – 2010 & 2009
U18 – 2008, 2007 & 2006
There are programs available to assist families with the financial cost of registration. You must apply and qualify for these programs. Once you are approved for financial assistance, BowValley will refund the amount you qualified for. All financial assistance applications are completed online - Please Note: Your child must be registered with your hockey association prior to submitting this application.
Please visit the following websites for information on the different financial assistance programs available: Flames EvenStrength Program, Hockey Canada Assist Fund, Jumpstart, KidSport Canada
Respect in Sport (RIS)- Parent Certification
No, parents must pay for the RIS Parent course.
Log into your RIS account, if you see the certification there then you have already completed it. Check the completion date as it expires after 4 years.
Please click here to be directed to the RIS Parent website
You do not have to retake the course. You do have to add your new player to your existing account. Please log into your Respect in Sport Parent account and add your new player under the Profile / Child Management section.
Elite Hockey with CBHA
U13, U15 & U18 players who are trying out for the AA/AAA Calgary Buffaloes teams must register with Bow Valley Hockey before they register with the Buffs. By filling out the registration form, you are informing us that your player will be returning to Bow Valley if they are released from the Buffs. Please select the CBHA Tryout option on the registration form which will credit the registration fee and create a zero-dollar registration. If we do not receive your registration by August 15, 2023, registration with Bow Valley will be based on availability.
To register for the Buffs please contact the Calgary Buffaloes Hockey Association at:
http://calgarybuffaloes.ca
If your player is trying out for the Buffaloes, it becomes your responsibility to keep in touch with both the Bow Valley Hockey office staff and the U13, U15 & U18 Evaluations Administrator as to the status of your child with AA/AAA tryouts.
You must contact Melinda McCall at registrar@bvhs.ca if your player is unsuccessful with the Calgary Buffaloes.
Log into your RIS account, if you see the certification there then you have already completed it. Check the completion date as it expires after 4 years.
Hockey Alberta required that the course be taken every 4 years. If you have taken the course in the past 4 years, please contact the Respect in Sport help desk to have them add your certificate number to your player’s profile.
1-866-956-9791
Evaluation & Development
Evaluations for the 2023-2024 season will start after the September long weekend. Please click here to be directed to the evaluation webpage.
Jr. Flames - 3 & 4 year old
This program is open to participants from ANY COMMUNITY. Participant must be 3 years old at the start of the program. Two sessions are offered: Fall Session (Mid October to the end of February) and Spring session (Mid April to mid June.
Community League
U7, U9, U11, U13, U15 & U18. Season runs from September to March.
House League
SW Hockey is part of the South Calgary Hockey House League (SCHHL) for U9 & U11. Season operates from September to March.
Team Activities
This depends on what age group your child plays in.
- U7 -
- U9 & U11 -
- U13-U18 -
Besides the registration fees, families are also responsible for “team fees”. Each team will have a Parent Meeting to discuss and confirm a team budget. This budget will cover possible items such as; additional ice for exhibition games, # of tournaments, social activities, etc.
As an example, if the team budget is $2,600 & there are 15 players on the team, each family would be responsible for $173 (“Cash Call”), which would be payable to the team's bank account. Please let your Team Manager know if you require more time to pay the “Cash Call”.
Fundraising is another option as a way to keep expenses lower. This will require TEAM efforts to be successful. There are also AGLC Rules/Regulations that must be followed.
Exception: House League is not permitted to fundraise or participate in tournaments or purchase extra ice.
Every year after teams are formed BVHS hosts a manager meeting that helps managers learn all relevant information needed to manage a hockey team. BVHS also has many forms and processes online so that you can easily access them. Please click here to be directed to the Manager's webpage.
Equipment
Please click here to see the list of equipment required.
All U9 teams are given 2 sets of goalie equipment that the team can use for the season. U11 to U18 goalies must supply their own gear.
General
BVHS has programs for players of all skill levels. Your child will be evaluated at the start of the season and placed on a team according to his/her skill level. For U7 players, it is generally recommended that they can independently stand on their skates.
Players registered in the community league cannot request to be on the same team as a friend as players are evaluated and teams balanced.
Players in House League can request to be with a friend but requests are not guaranteed if numerous friend requests are made.
Unfortunately, the community league can't accommodate this request.
House League players will practice on a set day during the week and have a game on Saturday or Sunday.
Coaching
Yes, the two courses are not the same. The RIS Parent course insures the player with Hockey Canada and the RIS-Activity Leader insures the coach.
Coaches can submit their receipts for reimbursement in December. A form will be sent via email to be filled out by the coach and attach all coaching course receipts for the season.
Please create a Spordle account if you do not already have one. Once you create your account you can view your coaching profile. Please click here to be directed to the Spordle webpage.
Volunteering
BVHS is run almost exclusively by volunteers and each year we need over 10,000 hours to put on a great evaluation experience for all of our players.
Shifts for the upcoming season will become available Aug. 1st