What is a Rep Team?

Rep Teams will be fielded in all age divisions above Novice and will compete as "A" (All-Star) or "B" (Developmental) division teams. If there is sufficient numbers, multiple Developmental teams may exist in a division, however there can only be one All-Star team. An All-Star team must exist in a division before a Developmental team can be established.

A rep team may play above 40 games depending on the level of tournament participation. More than half of these games will be away due to the demand for ice time locally. Most of the travel is limited to locations within a days travel and overnight stays are rarely required. Participation in a tournament usually does require one or two nights stay at the tournament location. This is due not only to the distances travelled, but also to the compressed game schedules of most tournaments which make "commuting" an undesirable option. It may also mean an occasional early dismissal from school on a Friday in order to meet a game schedule. Parents should be aware of the financial and time commitment you will be making to your child if they are to participate at this level.

There is a travel fee set to defray the cost on the Association for coaches' expenses at the Provincial tournaments and the extra practice slots given two weeks prior to the tournament. This fee is set annually and will be levied and collected at least one month prior to the Provincial tournament.



"A" (All-Star)

All-Star hockey is intended to offer a competitive level of hockey for players. The coaching philosophy focuses on developing advanced individual and team play skills. However, each player, will receive fair ice time through-out the season.

An All-Star Rep team will be chosen from the players in each division after a series of try-outs. The team will not be finalized until the February 10 deadline. Prior to this players can be moved between the Developmental and All-Star teams for practices and games. All-Star teams will attend Provincial Tournaments with a minimum of seventeen (17) players, and a maximum of nineteen (19), of which one (1) must be a goaltender (In the event that the number of goaltenders in the division are sufficient, the team must carry two (2) goaltenders).

Players and parents will be making a major commitment of time and energy to hockey during the season, which will begin in early October and may last until late March. Once selected, players are expected to fulfill their commitment to the team for the entire season.



"B" (Developmental)

Developmental play stresses skill development.Developmental hockey is intended to offer a formative level of hockey for players. The coaching philosophy focuses on developing basic individual and team play skills. However, each player, will receive fair ice time.

A Developmental Rep team will be chosen from the remaining players in each division after the All-Star teams are selected. Developmental teams can attend Provincial Tournaments with a minimum of seventeen (17) players, and a maximum of nineteen (19), of which two (2) must be goaltenders. In the event that only one (1) goaltender is available, Developmental teams will be permitted to travel with a minimum of sixteen (16) and a maximum of eighteen (18) of which one (1) must be a goaltender. In the event that numbers do not permit a team to travel with the above players, special permission can be granted to travel with a minimum of twelve (12) players, of which one (1) must be a goaltender.