🚨 NEW NOHA U9 PROGRAMMING UPDATE – WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU! 🚨
📣 Calling all
hockey families with 2017-2018 born players!
Beginning in the 2025/26 season, the Northern Ontario
Hockey Association (NOHA) is implementing a Program-Based Selection
Model for U9 hockey across the region. This exciting shift is designed
to make things clearer, fairer, and more consistent for families –
and we're here for it. 💪
Here’s what you need to know:
🔹 No More Jumping Between Associations for Tier 1
All U9 programming will remain house league format with skill-based tiering
within associations (yes, including Tier 1!). Families will now
register based on program quality, not just team labels.
🔹 One Association. One Commitment.
Players will register with one association only – no more trying
out for multiple teams. This helps reduce stress and keep things consistent for
players and parents.
🔹 New Release Freeze Period
⏳ From September
7-21, a “release freeze” will ensure evaluations run smoothly without
players switching associations.
🔹 Evaluation Focus
Tier 1 teams will be selected through fair evaluations – and everyone not
selected will continue to thrive in Tier 2. It’s about development for every player,
not just the most advanced.
🟠 Why Choose the Nickel Center Flyers? 🟠
We’re more than just a hockey team – we’re a hockey family. 🧡
When you choose Nickel Center Minor Hockey Association,
you're choosing:
✅ A development-first approach
✅ Fair,
evidence-based evaluations
✅ A strong U9
Tier 1 Flyers program with quality coaching
✅ Transparent
communication and consistent support
✅ A welcoming,
community-focused environment where every child has the chance to grow
💬 We want YOU to come to us! If you're looking for a
program that prioritizes your child's growth, love of the game, and skill
development — we’re here, and we’re ready to welcome you.
📆 Registration is already open! Register today at: https://ncmha.ca/Pages/1348/Register_Now. Stay tuned
for more information on Evaluations and Try-outs.
📩 Questions? Reach out to our Registrar at [email protected]