NEW PLAYERS - REGISTRATION
WELCOME TO BURNABY MINOR HOCKEY!
New player registration for Burnaby Minor Hockey Association opens July 1st.
Register early to avoid being placed on a wait list! All registrations will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis. Registrations are subject to available space in each age division, and it may be necessary to limit player and goaltender registration numbers.
For any registration questions, please contact registrar@burnabyminor.com.
New Players - Born In Canada
Before beginning the registration process, please:
- Confirm you reside in the City of Burnaby’s residential boundaries
- Review the BMHA Fees and read/accept BMHA’s Refund Policy
- Create a Hockey Canada ID - instructions can be found here
As part of the registration process, you will be asked to:
- Fill out the PCAHA Registration Form
- Provide a copy of players birth certificate
- Provide two (2) proofs of residency – ALL proofs of residency must be current and show your full address:
- Two proofs needed that show Mother or Father's name and address;
- ONE of the following statements:
- BC Hydro
- FortisBC
- Phone
- Cable
- complete lease agreement; and
- ONE of the following statements:
- Utility/water
- Bank
- BC Medical
- Credit card
- Car insurance, with copy of driver's license
- School registration, confirming address
- Registration fee: Credit Cards (Mastercard or Visa) are our only accepted method of payment. Unfortunately, no cash or cheques will be accepted.
Helpful Info:
An FAQs for First Time Registrants to Burnaby Minor Hockey Association has been created to help provide an understanding about the world of minor hockey and how BMHA works.
Also if you need help figuring out what type of equipment is needed, here is a Required Equipment List guide to help equip your child.
International Players - Born Outside Canada
In addition to all the information and documentation required for New Players - Born In Canada (shown above), the following is required:
Permanent Resident of Canada
- IIHF Letter of Approval - International Transfer (USA – US to Canada letter of approval for Minor)
- IIHF - Unlimited Transfer Card Request Form
- Permanent resident card or proof that permanent resident status has been applied for
- Letter from parents – requesting unlimited transfer – saying that the whole family has moved to Canada permanently
Work Visa
- IIHF Letter of Approval – International Transfer (USA – US to Canada letter of approval for Minor)
- Copy of parent’s work visa
- Copy of player’s visa and passport
- Proof of primary medical coverage (BC Services card)
- Letter from parents requesting permission to participate while residing in Canada
- Letter of support from New Association
- Letter of support from District (PCAHA)
International Students
- IIHF Letter of Approval – International Transfer (USA – US to Canada letter of approval for Minor)
- Letter of support/non-support from the association the player registered with in the previous association
- Letter of support/non-support from the association the player is registered with for the current season
- Copy of passport
- Copy of Study permit
- Confirmation of school registration for current season
- Proof of primary medical coverage (BC Services card)
- Letter from parents requesting permission to participate
- Letter of support from homestay parents if player’s parents are not with him/her in Canada
- Letter of support from District (PCAHA)
Player Transfers from Other Associations (except BWC)
In addition to all the information and documentation required for New Players - Born In Canada (shown above), the following is required:
- PCAHA Player Movement Form - you must it signed by your former association's Registrar or President. All player movements are charged a $15 fee.
Player Transfers from BWC
Player transfers from Burnaby Winter Club (BWC) only require the PCAHA Player Movement Form (which must be signed by BWC's Registrar or President), provided the player resides in Burnaby. These transfers are subject to a Special Player Movement fee of $75. Deadline is September 1.