Hello Hornet Families,
We hope this finds you all safe and healthy.
It’s time to get prepared for our next season. As always, a new season brings with it new challenges and changes. We ask that you read this email in its entirety and we hope we have answered all your questions.
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 3rd for the 2024/25 Hockey Season
After much discussion we are happy to share that there will be NO increase in registration fees for this season.
We have some great fundraising initiatives planned for the coming season that we hope you will support and enjoy! Our 24th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 15th, so put together some friends and enjoy a fun afternoon on the course.
We will again be hosting the Peterborough Petes for a Pre-Season game early in September in Norwood. Date to be announced soon. Tickets to go on sale mid August.This is the last year of our 3 year commitment to the Petes. Stay tuned for more details to come.
Legacy Fund Subsidies have come to an end. This program has been in place for the past 5 seasons and was made possible by 3 donors who very graciously donated $5000 each and made a 5 year commitment to assist our youngest programs Mites - U9.
The mission of the fund has continued to evolve and will always support the mandate of ensuring that all youth have the opportunity to participate in the sport of hockey. Minor hockey costs are growing every year and it is important for our members to feel comfortable coming forward if they need help. This information is always held in confidence. Should financial circumstances become a barrier for a child’s involvement, the Legacy Fund is one of the options to try to provide support to local families.
Also for consideration:
Canadian Tire Jumpstart - is a registered charity that helps financially disadvantaged families across Canada. The JUMPSTART program helps kids get involved in organized sports and recreational activities. FOR MORE INFORMATION: jumpstart.canadiantire.ca OR call 705-748-9642 County of Peterborough Residents.
Hockey Canada Assist Fund – was created in response to the many families experiencing financial challenges. The goal of the Fund is to help Canadian youth access hockey and play the game they love. The Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/index.html
To apply for NDMS financial assistance through the Legacy Fund or the James Simpson Registration Assistance Program please complete the Assistance Program Application (it can be found on our website) and submit to:
Liz Hilts, NDMS Treasurer: Email [email protected]
At this time, we want to advise all families upfront that it is very likely that we will be booking additional ice at neighbouring centres (IE: Havelock) for both practices and games throughout the season– all teams.
Registration fees for the 2024- 2025 season are:
Mites $150/10 week session (1st begins after Thanksgiving and the 2nd will begin in the New Year)
U7 $600
U8 $600
U9 $650
U11-U18 $775
U21 $600
TRYOUT FEE - $60 Tryout Fee for all players trying out for a REP teams (U9- U21). When you register you and add this fee to your cart to get signed up. Fee must be received before stepping on the ice for tryouts. Players will be guaranteed 3 skates.
REP PLAYER FEES – There will be a fee for ALL players who make a REP team (U9-U18). This fee of $125, is in addition to the regular registration fee and is to accommodate for additional ice time.
*$125 REP FEE will be added to all REP players accounts after teams are picked and rostered. This does not apply to U21 players
Your early registration is very important so we can have an idea of numbers for teams. Registration will open on June 3rd and we encourage all our families to get registered early.
Early Bird Rates are in effect until July 15th, 2024.
Anyone registering after this date (July 15th), rates will pay full registration rates which are increased by $150 per registration.
REGISTRATION PROCESS THIS YEAR! Link on our website will take you directly to the Hockey Canada Registry to register. Banner at the top of our HOME page.
There will be NO in person registration. Payment methods accepted – Credit Card or E-transfer ONLY.
REGISTRATION DEPOSIT OF 1/3 of Registration FOR ALL DIVISIONS IS DUE WITH YOUR REGISTRATION. Payment can be made by Credit Card via the Hockey Canada Registry site OR via E-transfer to [email protected] – We are registered for auto deposit but if your bank requires a password.
Please use the password Hornets and please provide your players name and division in the comments for all e-transfers.
Anyone requiring assistance with registration or making payments is asked to please reach out in writing to our Treasurer Liz Hilts [email protected]
Stay safe and stay healthy and continue to work on your hockey skills at home! We are looking forward to seeing you all in late August/early September for the start of the 2024-25 hockey season.
NDMS Executive