"Returning Player" will be defined as a player who was registered with AMHA in the immediate preceding season. This includes players considered "Return to Home Association" by PCAHA and BC Hockey.

It is the parent's responsibility to understand how participation in non-sanctioned hockey will affect membership with AMHA.

Registration for returning players will be done online. Online registration will be active from May 1st at 9AM to May 17th at 11:59PM.

RETURNING PLAYERS:

Registration for returning players will be completed online.

• PLEASE ENSURE TO CHECK OUT TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION
• Returning players who do not register online by 11:59PM, May 17th will no longer hold the status of a "Returning Player" and will be required to register as a new member at open registration on a first come, first serve basis.
• Upon completion of registration, full payment is due August 1st by e-transfer only.

RETURNING GOALTENDERS:

• The number of goaltenders that will be registered to AMHA for the 2026/2027 season will be based on the number of teams fielded.
• Maximum of two goaltenders per team throughout all division will be the final number of goaltenders accepted, with the exception of the U18 division.
• Registration will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
• Returning goaltenders may be placed on a waitlist should space not be available.
• Goaltenders will be released off the waitlist, onto teams, on a first come, first serve basis.
• Returning goaltenders who do not register online by 11:59PM, May 17th, will no longer hold the status of a "Returning Player" and will be required to register as a new player at open registration, on a first come, first serve basis.
• Upon completion of online registration, full payment is due August 1st.

COMPLETING ONLINE REGISTRATION:

• Visit AMHA Website
• Hockey Canada Registration link will be active, select and login
• New Users will be required to create an account
• PLEASE ENSURE TO CHECK OUT TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION
• Payment is due August 1st by e-Transfer
• Should you have difficulty completing online registration, please contact AMHA's administrator for assistance

New players in the U7 and U9 age group (born 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021) will have the opportunity to register prior to older aged players. ONLY players born in these years are eligible, NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Required documentation:

• Player Registration Form
• Birth Certificate
• Care Card
• 2 proofs of residence (utility bills preferred, must be full first page including tear-off paystub portion)
• Phone bills (solely) of any kind will not be accept as proof of residence

Please scan all documents (in one email) to amha@abbotsfordminorhockey.ca. If you do not receive contact within 3 business days, please contact Rhonda at (604) 832-8295.

Sibling registration to AMHA require the following documents:

• Player Registration Form
• Birth Certificate
• Care Card
• 2 proofs of residence (utility bills preferred, must be full first page including tear-off paystub portion)
• Phone bills (solely) of any kind will not be accept as proof of residence

Please scan all documents (in one email) to amha@abbotsfordminorhockey.ca. If you do not receive contact within 3 business days, please contact Rhonda at (604) 832-8295.

Siblings of returning players are given priority over other new players. Please note that siblings are considered NEW players and FULL registration information (as stated above) is required. 

New players (including sibling registration) to AMHA require the following documents for registration:

• Player Registration Form
• Birth Certificate
• Care Card
• 2 proofs of residence (utility bills preferred, must be full first page including tear-off paystub portion)
• Phone bills (solely) of any kind will not be accept as proof of residence

Please scan all documents, NO PHOTOS, (in one email) to amha@abbotsfordminorhockey.ca. If you do not receive contact within 3 business days, please contact Rhonda at (604) 832-8295.

Siblings of returning players are given priority over other new players. Please note that siblings are considered NEW players and FULL registration information (as stated above) is required. 

AMHA will accept registration from female players wishing to play on integrated teams. Female players wishing to participate on female only teams may contact the Abbotsford Female Minor Hockey Association.

Website: Abbotsford Female Hockey Association

Phone Nbr.: (604) 855-7166

If your player is transferring to AMHA for the upcoming season, please review the below transfer player requirements.

Players Born in Canada

• Player Registration Form
• Application for Player Movement (if player played previously)
• Birth Certificate
• 3pcs - Proof of Residency

Players Born in the United States

• Player Registration Form
• Application for Player Movement (if player played previously)
• Birth Certificate
• 3pcs - Proof of Residency
• Proof of Status in Canada (Copy of one of the below)
  • Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship (including file number)
  • Canadian Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card or copy of confirmation of application of Permanent Residency (including file number)
• Letter from Parents requesting unlimited transfer indicating whole family has moved to Canada permanently
• Letter of Release from previous hockey team (if player previously played in the US)
• Proof of Primary Medical coverage (BC Services Card) or Out of Country Medical Waiver
• USA to Canada Letter of Approval for Minor

Born Outside of North America

• Player Registration Form
• Application for Player Movement (if player played previously)
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of residency - 3 pieces
• Proof of Status in Canada (Copy of one of the items below)
  • Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship (Including file number)
  • Canadian Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card or copy of confirmation of application of Permanent Residency (including file number)
• Letter from parents requesting unlimited transfer indicating that the whole family has moved to Canada permanently
• IIHF Letter of Approval (LOA)
• Unlimited Transfer Card Request Form (Only for Permanent Residents)

Returning U15/U18 players who will be attending Hockey Canada sanctioned Above Minor camps, and would like a spot held for them, must purchase the Hold Fee.

Hold Fee is designed to act as a method of "insurance" so that if a player finds they need to return to AMHA, there is a spot that has been held. This DOES NOT mean they are guaranteed a spot on a rep team, it does mean they WILL NOT be placed on a waitlist.

• Only players who have paid the HOLD FEE will have a spot reserved until January 10th.
• Up to, and including, November 1st - players will be allowed to return to the association, whether they have been released or decided not to continue with Above Minor and attend tryouts for their age level REP team.
• After November 1st, up to and including January 10th, a player who quits Above Minor will not be eligible to play either on a REP team or "C" team for his division but will be moved to the U21 team (if space is available).
• After November 1st up to and including January 10th, players who have paid the HOLD FEE will be allowed to return to AMHA and play on their age level rep team, if they have been released from a Above Minor team. (maximum 19 players rostered; including 2 goalies)
• Players who have paid a hold fee must pay the full pro-rated registration fee plus the pro-rated carding fee for the balance of the season. Players who return prior to the last Saturday in September will also pay a pro-rated tryout fee.
• Released players are required to notify AMHA within 48 hours with their intent to return. Failing to do so, will result in forfeit of the hold fee.
• Returning players who have not paid the hold fee will be placed to the C division (if space permits) and will be required to pay pro-rated registration fee (7 months September - March).
• Players must contact Registrar PRIOR to going on the ice.
• The AMHA endeavors to accommodate all players returning to the AMHA to maintain continuity in their minor hockey experience however, when players choose to leave the AMHA for Above Minor and/or Sport School opportunities then AMHA must conduct business in the best interest of its current active members.

Hold Fee:

• When registering online, please select the Hold Fee. 
• Payment of the Hold Fee only is required at me of online registration. Please do not send payment for registration fees or rep tryout fees when paying the Hold Fee. 
• PLEASE ENSURE TO “CHECK OUT” TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION ORDER 
• Hold fees are non-refundable
• Registered players will have the option to convert to and purchase the Hold Fee up until 24 hours before AMHA Tryouts start. Please note, in order to exercise this option, players MUST be registered with AMHA.

Returning players who will be attending Sport School camps, and would like a spot held for them, must purchase the Hold Fee.

Hold Fee is designed to act as a method of "insurance" so that if a player finds they need to return to AMHA, there is a spot that has been held. This DOES NOT mean they are guaranteed a spot on a rep team, it does mean they WILL NOT be placed on a waitlist.

• Returning players who attend Sports School programming and/or activities, and would like a spot held for them, must register online as per regular registration procedures and state they request a hold.
• Only those players who have requested a HOLD FEE will have a spot reserved for them until September 14th at which me their hold fee will automatically be relinquished. The acceptance back into the AMHA will be subject to AMHA availability. 
• After September 15th, should space permit, the player would enter into the AMHA tryout procedure as per AMHA Tryout Guidelines.
• Players who have paid a HOLD FEE must pay the full pro-rated registration fee plus the pro-rated carding fee for the balance of the season. Players who return prior to the last Saturday in September will also pay a pro-rated tryout fee. 
• Released players are required to notify AMHA within 48 hours with their intent to return. Failing to do so, will result in forfeit of the hold fee. 
• Returning players who have not paid the hold fee will be placed to the Rec division (if space permits) and will be required to pay pro-rated registration fee. 
• Players must contact Registrar PRIOR to going on ice. 
• The AMHA endeavors to accommodate all players returning to the AMHA to maintain continuity in the minor hockey experience however when players choose to leave the AMHA for Above Minor and/or Sport School opportunities then AMHA must conduct business in the best interest of its current active members.

Hold Fee:

• When registering online, please select the Hold Fee. 
• Payment of the Hold Fee only is required at me of online registration. Please do not send payment for registration fees or rep tryout fees when paying the Hold Fee. 
• PLEASE ENSURE TO “CHECK OUT” TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION ORDER 
• Hold fees are non-refundable
• Registered players will have the option to convert to and purchase the Hold Fee up until 24 hours before AMHA Tryouts start. Please note, in order to exercise this option, players MUST be registered with AMHA.

The below registration documents are required for International Students and players whom parents have a Work Visa.

International Student:

• IIHF Letter of Approval (LOA) (Note: You do not have obtain the signature or approval from your national federation.)
• BC Hockey Declaration of Residence Form
• Letter of support from previous association, if available
• Letter of support from AMHA (provided)
• Copy of student visa
• Proof of medical coverage
• School registration or confirmation letter from school
• Proof of residence - 2 pieces
• Player Registration Form
• Application for Player Movement (if player played previously)
• Birth Certificate
• Copy of player’s passport

Work Visa:

These situations involve non-Canadian parents who are residing in Canada on a long term work permit (e.g. embassy or consulate employees, professional athletes, international corporation employees here for a specific job or time frame). The parents must provide a copy of the appropriate work visa.

• Player Registration Form
• Application for Player Movement (if player played previously)
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of residence - 2 pieces
• If born outside North America: IIHF Letter of Approval (LOA)
• If born in the USA: USA to Canada Letter of Approval for Minor
• Copy of parent’s work visa
• Copy of player’s visa