For those New Players who are born OUTSIDE of Canada and hold a birth certificate from another country (even if you have lived in Canada for many years), you are considered an "International Player" for registration purposes.
Before beginning the registration process, please:
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.
In addition to all the information and documentation above, the following is required (depending on status "Permanent Resident of Canada", "Work Visa" or "International Student":
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)
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.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
***STEP 1: Before you can register, you MUST have a Hockey Canada Identification Number (HCR#). A HCR# is issued by Hockey Canada and can take up to 5 days to receive.
Hockey Canada will send your HCR# to the BMHA Registrar and our Registrar will contact you with your new HCR#.
After you received the HCR# for your athlete, the BMHA Registrar will contact you for the necessary birth certificate and residency documents and then you can complete your registration.
If you have received a HCR# you may proceed to STEP 2.
Click here to apply for a HCR# for your althlete
***STEP 2: After you have been contacted by the Registrar and received a HCR# from the Registrar, please complete your New Player Registration for International Players.
Click here to complete your New Player Registration for International players.