2026-27 Tryout Registration
Spring tryouts for U11, U13, U15, and U18 competitive teams begin April 15, 2026.
The current tryout schedule is available on the NGHA website.and will be updated as new information becomes available.
U9 Competitive Update
U9 competitive tryouts, pathways, and House League sort-outs will take place in September 2026. Details and registration will be shared later this summer.
Key Dates & Registration
Registration:
Registration opens on March 24, 2026 and will close at 11:59 PM on April 7, 2026.
How to Register
- Complete the tryout pre-registration form
- Complete RAMP tryout registration and fee payment
Important:
Tryout registration and fees must be completed and paid in full by April 7 @ 11:59 PM. Participants will not be permitted to try out unless fees are paid in full.
Please note: Tryout fees are separate from season registration fees. Full-season registration will take place after teams are selected.
Tryout Fees
Fees are flat and non-refundable and include all tryout sessions.
Players released from AA or A may continue at lower tiers without additional tryout fees.
U13-U18
- AA - $300
- A - $225
- BB & below - $175
U11
- AA - $225
- A/BB - $200
- B & below - $150
All U11 players will participate in one on-ice skills session as part of the tryout process.
Tryout Requirements
Eligibility & Documentation
Players who played with another OWHA-affiliated association last season must submit a Permission to Skate (PTS) or a formal release to both Competitive Director 1 and Competitive Director 2 prior to their first session.
Note: No new out-of-province players will be accepted for the 2026-2027 season (except current NGHA competitive players)
Tryout Jerseys
NGHA-issued tryout jerseys are required.
- Jerseys must be purchased through RAMP registration if not already owned
- Jerseys are not sold at the rink
Players will not be permitted on the ice without completed registration, payment, and required documentation.
Evaluation and team selection
Selection Process
Teams are selected through a structured evaluation process led by the Selection Committee with oversight from the NGHA Competitive Committee.
Selection Committee
Each division’s committee includes:
- Head Coach (may bring one independent evaluator)
- Up to four paid, non-parent evaluators
- One NGHA Competitive Committee representative
Final rosters are approved by the Competitive Committee.
Evaluation Criteria
Players are evaluated on:
- Physical Skills: Skating, Passing, Shooting, Stickhandling
- Game Play: Hockey sense, Compete level, Intensity, Play away from the puck
Note: Individual feedback is not provided following tryouts.
Rosters and releases
- Player releases will be posted on the NGHA website
- Families are asked to observe the 24-hour rule following announcements
Selection decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Tryout attendance
Players are expected to attend all scheduled sessions for their division and tier.
If a player cannot attend due to illness or injury, they should notify Competitive Director 1 and Competitive Director 2 as soon as possible and before the session(s) the player will miss. Medical clearance may be required before returning to the ice.
Players missing sessions for non-medical reasons are not guaranteed placement.
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