The South Simcoe Minor Hockey Association (SSMHA)
would like to inform our membership of the recently announced Ontario Hockey
Federation (OHF) Player Movement Policy. This initiative aims to provide
opportunities for player development while maintaining fairness and consistency
across all OHF member associations.
Key Details of the Announcement:
- Players now have the
choice to play for any center, regardless of their residence, and no
longer require a ‘release’ from their home association. The new policy
applies to REP hockey from U10 to U18 at all levels, including AAA, AA, A,
and B/BB.
- It includes specific
guidelines regarding eligibility, process timelines, and documentation
required for movement.
This announcement reinforces the importance of
why SSMHA was created through the merger of Bradford West Gwillimbury Minor
Hockey and Innisfil Minor Hockey. The merger was designed to provide local
players with opportunities to play at a higher level within their home center.
By combining resources and talent, we are proud to offer a development pathway
that allows players to succeed while staying in their community.
At SSMHA, we are deeply committed to nurturing
homegrown talent. Our mission is to support local players as they develop their
skills, build confidence, and achieve success, both on and off the ice. By
focusing on our community's players, we ensure that opportunities are
accessible to those who grow and train within our association.
The OHF has provided a comprehensive FAQ and
additional details, which can be accessed via the following links:
We encourage all SSMHA families to review these
resources carefully. As always, our association remains focused on creating a
positive, development-driven hockey experience for all of our members.
If you have any questions or require
clarification, please reach out to Vince and John at [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support of South
Simcoe Minor Hockey!
The Board of Directors
South Simcoe Minor Hockey Association