League Structure

League Structure

As a member of Hockey Newfoundland & Labrador and Hockey Canada, SJMHA offers its minor hockey program in the following divisional structure:

Under 6:

U6 is designed for boys and girls ages seven and under who are beginning their minor hockey experience. This is a one hour a week "learn to skate" program. Participants will be divided into groups based upon their skill level and will receive individual support as they become comfortable on the ice.

Under 9C:

U9C division is designed for boys and girls aged six and seven who are playing in their first games of organized ice hockey. The program is based upon two hours per week consisting of a one hour practice and a one hour game. Games are played on half ice to allow the weaker skaters to participate fully.

U9A and U9B:

U9A/U9B division is designed for boys and girls aged seven and eight who have little experience in playing organized ice hockey. The program is based upon two hours per week consisting of one game and one practice session. Games are played on half ice to allow the players to improve their skating ability on the smaller ice surface. U9A/U9B hockey will be divided into two divisions (U9A and U9B) based upon age and skill if numbers permit.

U11:

U11 division is designed for boys and girls aged nine and ten who have some experience in playing organized ice hockey. The house league program is based upon two hours per week consisting of one game and one practice session. The all-star program is based upon two games per week.  The All-Star teams play in the Don Johnson Hockey League with club teams representing the other local associations.

U13:

U13 division is designed for boys and girls aged eleven and twelve who have some experience in playing organized ice hockey. The house league program is based upon two hours per week consisting of one game and one practice session. The All-Star teams play in the Don Johnson Hockey League with teams representing the other associations.

U15:

U15 division is designed for boys and girls aged thirteen and fourteen who are experienced in playing organized ice hockey. The house league program is based upon two hours per week consisting of mostly games with the occasional practice session. The All-Star teams play in the Don Johnson Hockey League with teams representing the other associations.

U18:

U18 division is designed for boys and girls aged fifteen to seventeen who are experienced in playing organized ice hockey. The house league program is based upon two hours per week consisting of only games.

Female Under 9:

The Female Under 9 division is designed for girls aged five to eight who have little experience in playing organized ice hockey. This is an “add on” program to the co-ed U9 program.  It is 10 hours per season with monthly jamborees hosted by various associations.

Female Under 11/Female Under 13/Female U15:

The Female Under 11/Female Under 13/Female Under 15 divisions are designed for those who have some experience in playing organized ice hockey. The program is based upon two hours per week consisting of a one hour practice and a one hour game. These divisions operates under the direction of the Metro Female Hockey League.

Female Under 18:

The Female Under 18 division is a pooled league designed for girls aged sixteen to seventeen who have some experience in playing organized ice hockey. The program is based upon two hours per week consisting of a one hour practice and a one hour game. The division operates under the direction of the Metro Female Hockey League.