ST. EUSTACHE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

2026-2027 Hockey Registration

Please visit the link below to register: https://page.spordle.com/st-eustache-minor-hockey/participant/1f173c9d-7770-6a8a-8b57-0654e0ef57ff

Greetings to St. Eustache Minor Hockey Association members and future members!

On behalf of all board members, we hope you are having a fantastic summer. We look forward to seeing everyone again very soon.

We are excited to get the season started and are dedicated to working hard to ensure it is a positive experience for players, parents, and fans.

Our association is run by volunteers, and we are always looking for more help throughout the year. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to any of the board members listed below.

2026-2027 STEMHA Board

Position	Name
President	Darrin Hunter
Vice President	Jon San Miguel
Secretary	Lisa Dayton
Treasurer	Carissa McDonnell
Registrar	Breanne Martens
Facility Operations Coordinator	Dillon Dunbar
Director of Player & Coach Development	Matts Meilleur
Director of Female Hockey	Janis Fleury
Fundraising Coordinator	Mike Klassen
Ice Convenor	Cheryl Stock
Community Liaison	Melissa Porteous
Canteen Coordinator	Bill Stock
Equipment Manager	Jeff Frohwerk
Communications	Amber Dyck
Tournament Coordinator (Non-Voting Member)	TBD
Ref-In-Chief (Non-Voting Member)	Cara Gillis

Registration is Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 hockey season. Early bird registration closes July 31, 2026.

Please visit www.stemha.ca or the Hockey Canada registration link above to begin your registration. If you are new to hockey, you will need to create a new parent account and link all members of your family. Once logged in and all family members are linked, you may proceed with registration.

Please review the attached Registration FAQ document for registration information and frequently asked questions.

Oakville & St. Eustache Partnership - Stacheville Continues

The partnership between Oakville Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and St. Eustache Minor Hockey Association (STEMHA) will continue for the 2026-2027 season.

The landscape of rural minor hockey continues to evolve, requiring unified efforts to support growth, player development, and positive hockey experiences. With the rise of non-sanctioned hockey in the region and Central Plains remaining one of the smallest regions in Manitoba, creative and collaborative approaches are essential to support players of all skill levels, abilities, and ages.

OMHA and STEMHA will continue their mutually beneficial partnership aimed at advancing these goals.

What does this mean?

• The joint Hockey Development Committee will manage team formation, review member requests, and align hockey development opportunities for all players.
• OMHA and STEMHA will work together to form co-ed and female teams across age groups from U9 to U18, where numbers support.
• Both associations will continue to optimize ice usage at the Oakville and St. Eustache arenas.
• The partnership will support development pathways tailored to players of all skill levels and ages, including tiered and dual-roster opportunities where available.

Our mission remains clear: to holistically develop young athletes. By pooling our resources and expertise, we are establishing a sustainable model that enhances player growth and strengthens community bonds.

We are stronger together!

For any questions, please contact your board members.

Dual Roster Opportunities & Regional AA Hockey

Hockey Canada and Hockey Manitoba continue to promote expanded dual roster opportunities beginning at U11.

Central Plains will be providing direction on the registration process and details once finalized. STEMHA will share this information with members as soon as it is available. Please stay tuned.

Regional AA hockey continues to expand across Central Plains for both male and female programs. Players planning to try out for U13 AA (co-ed or female), U15 AA (co-ed), or U15 AAA Female are asked to first register with STEMHA as their home association. If a player makes one of those teams, STEMHA will process the applicable release/refund in accordance with the confirmed registration direction.

For this season, the U13 AA Female team is expected to operate as a dual-roster team. This means players would remain rostered with both the Wolverines and the Central Plains team. Further details will follow once registration direction is confirmed.

Early Season Start

Ice times have been booked at the Warren Arena and Portage for STEMHA players from U7 to U18. This will allow players to get back on the ice sooner than we usually would at the St. Eustache Arena.

Practices will begin in early September. Team managers and coaches will provide dates and times once teams are formed.

Early ice times are included in regular season fees.

Registration Fee Structure

After two years without an increase, registration fees will increase this year. Referee costs, mileage, utilities, and other operating expenses continue to rise for our Association. In addition, we are thrilled to have a brand-new ice plant this fall. Those ice plant funds were raised outside of registration fees. However, the Board felt it was prudent to adjust fees to ensure we can continue covering costs and offering quality programming to all members.

Division	Birth Years	Ages	Early Bird Fee	Late Registration Fee
U7	2020, 2021, 2022	6 and under	$600	$625
U9	2018, 2019	8 and under	$800	$825
U11	2016, 2017	10 and under	$825	$875
U13	2014, 2015	12 and under	$875	$925
U15	2012, 2013	14 and under	$925	$975
U18	2009, 2010, 2011	17 and under	$1100	$1150

Payment can be made in full or through three installments. Installments will follow the schedule below:

Due Date	Payment Amount
At registration	25% of registration fee
October 1, 2026	37.5% of registration fee
November 1, 2026	37.5% of registration fee

Early bird registration closes July 31, 2026.

All fees are paid online via Paysafe by Netbanx, a secure service used by many online sport registration sites. Should payment by e-transfer be required, please contact stemharegistrar@gmail.com to make arrangements.

Fundraising fees will not be collected. Provincial and federal programs are available to help families cover hockey fees.

Wrestling Event

Come on out for food, drinks, and tons of fun at the Wrestling Cage Match at the Rink!

Tickets can be purchased at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rage-in-the-cage-fundraiser-tickets-1990200469178?aff=oddtdtcreator

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This event supports our ongoing efforts to keep registration fees as low as possible compared to other associations.

Refund Policy

Full refunds will be granted if a player withdraws prior to October 1, 2026, for any reason. A 50% refund will be granted if a player withdraws prior to November 30, 2026. Withdrawals on or after December 1, 2026, will not result in a refund.

Player withdrawals must be submitted in writing to the registrar prior to the dates listed above. Please allow up to two weeks for refund approval and an additional two weeks for processing.

Fundraising fees, if collected, will not be refunded. Tournament fees, if collected, will not be refunded. Should a player be asked to leave a team for any reason, a refund will not be issued.

We understand that exceptions may occur and will review each request on a case-by-case basis.

If the season does not begin or is cancelled at any point due to circumstances outside the control of STEMHA, the STEMHA Board of Directors may adjust the refund policy and will provide information at that time. Full fees will be collected from all players, as we will do our best to maximize ice opportunities. Any refunds will be distributed once the hockey season is complete.

Call for Coaches

If you are interested in coaching for the 2026-2027 season, please fill out the Coach Application form. This applies to all head coaches and assistant coaches.

STEMHA has a coach selection process to ensure quality coaches are selected in a fair and consistent manner.

Please submit your coach application as soon as possible to stemharegistrar@gmail.com.

Please review the Coach Application, Selection Process, Volunteer Letter, Fair Play Code of Conduct, and St. Eustache Arena Code of Conduct. These can be downloaded from our website at www.stemha.ca.

Note: Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks must be completed every two years for all volunteer coaches. Applicants may provide completed checks with their application or commit to providing them in a timely manner once selected.

Thank you to all those who apply. STEMHA recognizes and appreciates the dedication and hours that coaches put into developing our players and ensuring they have fun.

Female Hockey

Hockey Manitoba remains focused on expanding female hockey within the province. STEMHA is excited to build on this again during the 2026-2027 season.

Based on our forecasted numbers and our work with Oakville, we may have the potential to form all-female teams at the U9, U11, U13, and U15 levels this year. There are a growing number of programs for girls in hockey, and we are excited for STEMHA female athletes to be part of that growth.

If you or your player is undecided, the following links are helpful resources:

Girls Hockey Point of View

Why Girls Hockey

Questions & Feedback

If you are new to St. Eustache Hockey, please do not hesitate to ask us any questions you may have. We encourage new players at all skill and age levels.

We are open to feedback and suggestions. Please share your ideas with us, and we will be sure to discuss them at a future board meeting. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, and meeting dates will be posted on our website at www.stemha.ca.

Regards,

The St. Eustache Minor Hockey Association

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