BMHA Registration Policy as of 03 June 2010.
1 General Registration Information No player may participate in Association activities unless he/she is properly registered. A player is registered when a completed registration form has been filed with the Registrar of the Association and registration fees have been paid in full.
Incomplete Registration forms will be returned to the member for completion.
Any requests for special consideration regarding payment of registration fees must be submitted in writing to the Registrar for consideration and approved by the Executive.
Registration will be rescinded if fees are not paid in full by July 31st for the upcoming season.
· Any player failing to return appropriate forms and fees before the deadline shall be deemed as not returning and will not have a place reserved for them.
2 Return Player Registration - The Association will accept ONLINE registration ONLY starting April 15th or a date designated by the registrar. The date will be posted on our website. For 2010/2011 the date is May 1st, starting at 9pm.
- Payment may be made by credit card only.
- Deadline for Early Registration is June 30th. Returning players registering after June 30th, for any reason, must pay full fees.
- Once early registration is complete, new players will be able to register in person until each division is full. In person registration dates TBA. Please watch www.burnabyminor.com for details.
- Registration is CLOSED after August 15th and will reopen after September 1st until the teams in the particular divisions are full. Once the divisions are full, the Registrar will accept names and will register these players as spots become available on a first come-first serve basis.
- Players registering after September 1st may encounter up to a 4 week waiting period to finalize their registration with PCAHA, BCAHA and BMHA.
- No player will be permitted to participate before receiving confirmation from the Registrar that his or her application has been accepted.
- Player movements between Burnaby Minor (BMHA) and Burnaby Winter Club (BWC) will be allowed up to and including September 1st. As per the signed Memorandum of Understanding between the BWC and BMHA
3 Goalie Registration From time to time we have a surplus of goalies at some levels. Every effort will be made to accommodate all the goalies who apply, but sometimes registration has to be cut off and goalies placed on a waiting list.
In general, the priority for goalie registration is FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Sometimes rep goalie cut decisions or other issues may need an Executive decision re goalie placement that is NOT strictly first come first served.
4 New Player Registration - New players will be accepted during “open” registration July 1st to August 15th.
- Registration will be closed after August 15th and will reopen after September 1st until the teams in the particular divisions are full. Once the divisions are full, the Registrar will accept names and will register these players as spots become available on a first come first serve basis.
Please bring the original and one copy of the following IDs and proof of residence. These are mandatory for registration:
1) Player’s Birth Certificate.
2) Two Proof of Residence.
3) These can include fixed utility bills, (i.e. Hydro bill, gas bill), MSP bill, Property Tax notice.
We do not accept cell phone bills or credit cards as ID.
4) Registration fees, paid in full by credit card only at the time of registration.
5) Transfer Papers and monies owing (if applicable)
Registration will not be accepted until the Association is provided with ALL of the above.
If registering in September there is an approximate four week waiting period before the player is deemed eligible to play for Burnaby Minor Hockey Association, PCAHA and BCAHA. The Registrar will notify the parent/player, coach or coordinator and provide him/her with the player’s name and telephone number.
THE PLAYER IS NOT PERMITTED ON TO THE ICE UNTIL THE REGISTRAR HAS GIVEN SUCH APPROVAL. 5 New Members TRANSFER from Other Associations in B.C. - Players who have played hockey for another Association in B.C. at any time during the previous two seasons must fill out appropriate documentation before their application for registration is accepted.
- A fee for transfer is required at the time of registration payable to BMHA by credit card or certified cheque.
6 New Members TRANSFER from Other Associations in CANADA - Players who have played hockey for another Association in Canada at any time during the previous two seasons must fill out appropriate documentation.
- A fee for transfer is required at the time of registration payable to BMHA by credit card or certified cheque.
7 Foreign Player Registration - Applications for a foreign player must be completed in full along with the requirements of BCAHA for entry into Canada and our Association.
- The Foreign player is eligible to play on a “C” team and is not permitted to play on any Association “A or B” teams.
8 Late Registration 9 Registration Refund a) All requests for registration fee refunds must be made in writing to the Treasurer. A reason for refund must be given but will remain confidential.
b) Refunds requested by August 15
th will be given a full refund minus a $50 administration fee.
c) Refunds requested after August 15
th but before September 30
th will be at 75% of the registration fee.
d) Refunds requested October 1
st to October 31
st will be refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
e) Refunds requested November 1
st to November 30
th will be refunded at 25% of the registration fee.
f) The request date is the date of the e-mail or the post marked date if mailed through traditional mail.
g) Refunds will not be processed during the period of August 15 to September 30.
h) Refunds cheques will be mailed or credited to credit card.
i) No refunds will be issued after November 30
th.
j) No refund will be given for Special Player Movement transfers.
k) If BMHA is unable to field a team or division due to low registration numbers, those who have pre-registered for that team or division will receive a full refund by cheque within one month following posted notice that the said team or division cannot be fielded.
10 Refunds for Junior, Major Midget & Competitive Female PlayersAny registered player that obtains a release by September 30th to play for a Junior, Major Midget, or a competitive Female team shall receive a 100% refund less a $50 Administration Fee. No release will be granted from BMHA to any player with outstanding financial obligations to BMHA.
11 Players Trying Out for Major MidgetPlayers trying out for Major Midget must first register with BMHA and a “permission to skate” form must be signed for the player and submitted to the MM team they are trying out for. This process is for both insurance purposes as well as saving a spot for the player at BMHA in case he is released from Major Midget. If a player is released, they will be placed at their established level of play from the previous season and will be assessed from there.
12. Players Trying Out for Junior Players trying out for Junior teams are not required to register with BMHA first, however BMHA strongly recommends they register with us first to guarantee a spot with us if they are released. Players do not need to register with BMHA for insurance purposes, as they do for Major Midget tryouts, as Junior teams have their own insurance for this purpose. Once a player is cut from a Junior team they will be placed at their established level of play from the previous season and will be assessed from there.
13 Financial Assistance In cases of financial hardship, members must apply for Kid Sport or A4K grants and contact the Registrar in writing to discuss their specific situation. Members are solely responsible for communicating with the granting organization and ensuring they are eligible for such funding.
14 Insurance As of 2004, Hockey Canada has taken responsibility for insuring all participants associated with Hockey Canada and their affiliates above and beyond what is already covered by MSP.
You must have MSP coverage, however, before Hockey Canada can insure you. If you do not have MSP, you are not covered by Hockey Canada Insurance. For further information log on to www.hockeycanada.ca. They update their information frequently.