2024/25 East Lambton Minor Hockey Association

ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION

 

RESIDENCY

 

All players must reside habitually within the eligible boundaries of the ELMHA, as on file with the OMHA, with their custodial parents or legal guardians in order to play representative hockey in the ELMHA.

 

REGISTRATION DATES

 

There will be one registration date as set by the Executive annually.  Registrations received after the regular registration date are considered late and are subject to a $100.00 late fee. Please Note: New players to ELMHA will be exempted from the late fee.

 

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Registration fees are set by the Executive prior to the start of each hockey season.

2. A parent or legal guardian must sign the player registration form and accompanying waiver.

3. Registration is not considered complete until the Registrar/Treasurer receives all cheques and forms, and if applicable, birth certificates.

4. All cheques are to be made payable to East Lambton Minor Hockey Association (ELMHA), in the amounts and dates specified for the current hockey season.

5. When a cheque is returned, for whatever reason, the Treasurer will contact the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian is informed that:

a) The returned cheque must be replaced immediately, and before the player(s) step on the ice, with a certified cheque, cash or money order.

b) The parent/guardian is responsible for applicable bank and administrative charges

c) The player will no longer be able to participate in any ELMHA sanctioned event until payment is complete.

The Treasurer will also contact the player(s) coach and inform them that until further notice, the player will

no longer be able to participate in any ELMHA sanctioned event. The Treasurer will not disclose the

Reason. Discretion may be used for alternative replacement arrangements.

6. Any member of ELMHA with monies owing to ELMHA will be considered members not in good standing and will not be allowed to register until payment is made in full.

 

REFUNDS

 

Refunds of registration fees will be arranged on a pro-rated basis* up to and including December 31st

under one or more of the following conditions:

a. Presentation of a medical certificate

b. Player signing with OHL, OHA or AAA club

c. Player moving beyond the eligibility boundaries of the ELMHA

d. in the event there is no appropriate team for the player to play for

e. Other requests for refunds in special circumstances will be at the discretion of the Executive.

 

*Refunds will be granted according to the date the written application is received by the Registrar or Secretary and the following tables will apply:

            Up to September 30 – 90%

            During the month of October – 75%

            During the month of November – 50%

            During the month of December – Ø

            No late charges will be refunded.

 

RELEASES

 

OMHA – ELMHA does not grant releases

 

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