BGHC REPRESENTATIVE (REP) PROGRAM

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

The BGHC competitive team program strives to develop young athletes who have a strong desire to compete against the best female hockey players in Ontario. Over the years the BGHC has placed players on the NCAA (D1,D3) teams and CIS teams,on Team Ontarioandat the National level. This all starts with our non-competitive Timbit league and continues on to the Provincial Women’s Hockey League (Junior). In fact, the Burlington Barracudasis one of only a handful of Ontario organizations that run teams at the highest level in all age categories, from Novice through to Junior.

We want our athletes and their families to enjoy the experience, the friendships, the one on one time traveling to games, and to remember - it is only a game

Inquiries on the BGHC rep program should be directed to the Rep Directors, contact details available HERE.

Information For Families Considering Rep Hockey

 

The Rep program process commences in early FALL with tryouts held for teams for the upcoming season. The dates of tryouts vary from year-to-year. All members will receive an email announcing the tryout process and directing them to Registration.  Registration announcements will also be posted to the website homepage and all social channels.

Details for the subsequent season of the anticipated teams and the appointed coaches for those teams will be posted on the REP PROGRAM tab in late December through late February. Parents are encouraged to speak with coaches and ask questions.

Time Commitment: The main season runs September through early April. Depending on the team, girls can expect 2 practices and 2 games per week at a minimum. Many teams add conditioning training and additional on-ice extra skill development practices. All REP teams participate in the Ontario Womens' Hockey League (OWHA) - Southern league, playing a 22-game season from early October through early February, followed by playoffs and provincial play downs. Team will also participate in tournaments, some of which involve an out-of-town hotel stay.

Fees:  For planning purposes, fees for last season ranged from approximately $3,000 - $3,500 at the U9 and U11 age groups, to $3,500 - $4,000 at the U13 and U15 age groups and $4,000 - $4,500 at U18.  The U13AA, U15AA and U18AA teams will likely exceed these amounts.  Parents are encouraged to request an estimate from the coach if fees are a decisive factor in accepting an offer.

Parents are encouraged to request an estimate from the coach if fees are a decisive factor in accepting an offer.