New Players to BMHA – Burnaby Minor Hockey Association

NEW PLAYERS TO BMHA - REGISTRATION

WELCOME TO BURNABY MINOR HOCKEY!

As a new player BMHA, you will fall under one of the following categories:

New Players-Born in Canada - if you are born in Canada, live in Burnaby and have never registered with another minor hockey association
International Players-Born outside of Canada - if you were born outside of Canada and hold a birth certificate from another country (even if you have lived in Canada for many years), you are classified as an "international player"
Player Transfers from Other Associations (Except BWC) - if you are transferring from another minor hockey association
Player Transfers from BWC - players who are transferring from Burnaby Winter Club

Please check carefully to make sure you are registering below for the correct type of New Player.

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 to BMHA - Registration Requirements & Links

New Players - Born in Canada

For those New Players who are born in Canada, Live in Burnaby and have never registered with another minor hockey association before.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

We have had to modify the registration process for New Players - Born in Canada due to a technical issue with the Hockey Canada system. To help with the process, please complete this Pre-Registration Form - at this point, you do not yet have to submit the registration documents (noted below), and we will will be in touch with you once the Hockey Canada system is ready.

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.

***REGISTRATION LINK FOR NEW PLAYERS TO BMHA*** (Please complete the Pre-Registration Form noted above)

New International Players Who are Born Outisde of Canada

For those New International 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).

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.

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 LINK FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS***

Player Transfers from Other Associations (Except BWC)

For Players who are transferring from another minor hockey association.

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

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, 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.

***REGISTRATION LINK FOR PLAYER TRANSFERS***

Player Transfers from BWC

For Players who are transferring from Burnaby Winter Club.

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 PCAHA Special Player Movement fee of $75.

Deadline to register is September 1.

***REGISTRATION LINK FOR BWC PLAYER TRANSFERS***

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